Samuel Greenwood

Economic graduate looking for first finance role.

Catering Staff (Cannes, 2022)

Worked as a member of a catering team, serving and responding to the needs of the Saudi Royal family and guests.

• Developed strong communication and teamwork skills, learning to anticipate and respond to clients’ needs quickly and efficiently. 
• Always maintained a professional demeanor adapting to changing circumstances.
• Developed skills in time management, and attention to detail, which are essential in finance roles that require collaboration, efficiency and accuracy.

Activity Leader and Tour guide (Canterbury/London, 2018)

Led activities and tours for children visiting from other countries.

• Developed strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and logistics.
• Gained experience in event management, customer service, and teamwork, which translates well to finance roles that require strong organizational skills and customer orientation.

Animal Conservation Work (South Africa, 2018)

Fundraised through school events and community donations to finance a volunteer trip to support animal conservation effort. 

• Worked as a volunteer to protect endangered species and habitats developing skills in project management, data analysis, and communication.
• Participated and assisted in educational programs for local communities and schools.

Bachelor of Science in Economics

My academic studies have provided me with rigorous training in the quantitative and analytical skills that are essential for a role as a financial analyst. Through coursework in micro and macroeconomics, econometrics, statistics, and financial modeling, I have gained a deep understanding of the principles that drive financial analysis. Additionally, I have developed expertise in interpreting economic data and market trends, and have experience in using statistical software to such as STATA and R.

I am confident that the training I have gained through my Economics degree, combined with my analytical and critical thinking skills, will enable me to make a valuable contribution to a team as a Financial Analyst.