Sophie Gibson

I am a hardworking and passionate finance graduate with a First-Class degree in Business and Finance. As well as this I received an award sponsored by Duncan & Toplis for Best Student in Finance. I have a naturally analytical mind and the desire to constantly build upon my current academic success. I pride myself on my exceptional numerical skills and attention to detail, along with my ability to thrive in a demanding and challenging high-pressure environment. My approach is one of attention to detail, whilst maintaining maximum productivity and efficiency. I am adaptable, calm and capable of working well both in a team and independently. I consistently strive for excellence, and believe that my skillset is extremely varied, adding value to employers.

Store Assistant at Tesco Extra. 

During my time there I: 

• Quickly built customer rapport, identifying needs and making appropriate product recommendations. 

• Handled complaints calmly and professionally, minimising conflict and maintaining customer satisfaction. 

• Attended regular training opportunities to maintain up to date product and service knowledge. 

• Covered extra shifts and maintained a flexible schedule. 

• Trained new colleagues, ensuring care was taken over providing correct, detailed information. 

• Gained constant recognition from management for my hard work and dedication to the team.

I have completed my undergraduate degree and achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Finance - First Class Honours.