@snowrock
Not logged in recentlyGregarious and Gracious George
0 from 0 references
George Hailstone
27
Male
member since Oct 9 2015
British
My skills
I am an enthusiastic, determined and personable 18 year old currently on my gap year between my A-level and university studies, with a vast range of experiences to draw upon. At school I worked hard to achieve 11 A*s at GCSE and 4 A*s at A-level, and would look to bring this same hard work and commitment to working for you. Whilst at school I also enjoyed participating in sports teams, such as rugby and football at 1st team level, where teamwork and banter were essential. I completed the Devizes to Westminster 125 mile kayak race in my first year of A-levels, and this is the sporting achievement of which I am most proud, utilising my resilience, teamwork and determination.
Previous work experiences have mostly been in the financial sector as I look to build a career in Investment Banking, with a particular focus on Mergers & Acquisitions advisory. For example, I have taken part in insight programmes at Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and Nomura, being fast-tracked for a Spring internship at Nomura based on my feedback that cited my outstanding ability to work as part of a team. Voluntary work in the past has included working at Oxfam Bookshop, and I am also going to Kenya in October to work as a teacher in a school there.
Languages Spoken
English (Mother Tongue) Chinese (Beginner)Full CV / Resume
Insights: Nomura (3 Days, London, April 2015), Morgan Stanley & Credit Suisse (1 Day, London, July 2015)
• Experienced the work in investment banks first-hand, developing technical and soft skills whilst building knowledge of the industry through workshops and training.
• Outcomes:
o Fast-tracked for Nomura Spring Internship based on performance.
o Presented winning team project on oil prices at Nomura; enhancing teamwork, leadership and communication skills.
Oxfam Bookshop – Marlborough (7 months, September 2014 – March 2015)
• Volunteered in the local bookshop once a week in my free afternoon.
• Gained skills in customer service. Roles included customer assistance, stocking and check out operations.
Lawcomm Wealth Management – Southampton (1 week, July 2013)
• Performed administrative duties to ensure that information on clients’ portfolios was up to date.
• Experienced transactions and communicated with clients.
• Gained skills in their IT systems, client interaction and relationship management.
Mars Chocolate UK – Slough (1 week, July 2013)
• Worked with currency, finance, cocoa trading and procurement teams.
• Project management of cocoa market research, analysis and presentation of project to management.
• Gained skills in project management with the ability to take instruction and also improved research and meticulous analytical skills. Developed time management, communication and presentation skills.
Student Project Manager for School Building Refurbishment (September 2014 – July 2015)
• Represented student body and communicated ideas between architects, members of staff and students to coordinate plans that met the needs and desires of all parties.
• Completed plans, including identifying issues and risks for current project, phase 1 construction due to begin in June 2015, phase 2 due to begin in June 2016.
• Role utilised my diplomacy and persuasion skills to achieve the optimum outcome.
About Me
Having attended boarding school, I have enjoyed living with a wide range of personalities from a young age, through thick and thin, the highs and the lows. The social aspect is what I particularly enjoyed; sharing stories, experiences, ideas and jokes whether it was over dinner, waiting for lessons or just sat in each other's rooms. I believe it also developed my ability to be warm, friendly and get on with people regardless of circumstances.
In my free time I like to keep fit, mostly through running and going to the gym, and am planning on training towards a marathon having completed a half marathon last year. I have a passion for non-fiction books, particularly if they are related to personal development and self-discovery - for example I am reading The Road to Character by David Brookes - a fantastic book that highlights our need to develop "eulogy values" above "CV values." In terms of music, I listen to a wide range; from the modern classical work of Ludovico Einaudi, to pop, house and electro music.
