1. Holly Soodhoo
Flat 9 Eleanor House
89 East Street
Epsom, Surrey
KT17 1DT
0208 393 1070 07496974266 hollysoodhoo@gmail.com
Personal Statement
An enthusiastic and diligent woman who has graduated with a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in Media,
Communication and Cultures looking for a challenging and invigorating role. I am extremely organised,
efficient and creative, looking for a job that will allow me to demonstrate these attributes amongst the many
other skills I have acquired through projects, previous employment and education. I value my abilities to build
a rapport with a variety of people, maintain strong connections with clients and I am also capable of becoming
an excellent addition to any team with my high work ethic, hard-working attitude and incredible attention to
detail.
Key Skills
 Brilliant in applying theory to practical situations and learning extremely fast
 Strengths include paying attention to detail, building relationships, being caring and attending, teamwork and
independence, time management, problem solving and using initiative
 Managing severalbusiness accounts within retail so analytical evaluations, team management, maths and
organisation are skills I have thoroughly developed.
Employment History
No7 Advisor at Boots UK, Epsom, Surrey
(March 2016 – Present)
Achievements and responsibilities:
 Managing targets and figures on a daily basis, adjusting them in accordance with budget and hours worked
 Working within and managing a team,maximising and recognising our individual strengths to meet our high
targets
 Planning and organising events to increase sales during crucial times within the month
 Conversing with customers and using my sales experience to attract customers to the counter and upsell
effectively
Clarins Business Manager at Boots UK, Epsom, Surrey
(December 2014 – March 2016)
Achievements and responsibilities:
 Managing another colleague on my account with organisation, care and effective leadership
 Consistently meeting ambitious targets with enthusiasm and dedication whilst taking notice of sales trends and
adapting to them. Planning activities and ways of constantly expanding the business.
 Planning events, inviting customers and liaising with colleagues to ensure everything goes smoothly
 Building relationships with all types of people and ensuring they leave feeling that they have received the best
possible service. These clients have become regular customers and I make sure to personally interact with
them both over the phone and in person
Bumble and bumble/Ojon Account Manager and Smashbox Cosmetics Account Manager at Boots UK,
Guildford, Surrey
(June 2014 – December 2014)
Achievements and responsibilities:
 I exceptionally increased figures on both counters, which have been in minus figures, on my own
 Started work without any formal training with a collection of compliments from satisfied customers and team
members after sessions of self-education
 Regularly meeting deadlines and sales targets as well as efficiently completing paperwork

2.  Liaising with other departments to organise appropriate promotional events as well as store colleagues from
around the country
Kennel Hand, Green Lane Farm Kennels & Cattery, Chessington, Surrey
(May 2008 – February 2009)
Achievements and responsibilities:
 I memorised animals within the compound who needed extra care,updating my knowledge whenever changes
would occur ensuring they received medication, specific foods and helping them with prescribed exercises
 Time management, teamwork and independency were extremely important as the animals had a specific
timetable we needed to stick to
 Self-management was key to my role because I was often put to work on my own block of animals as well as
leading any new employees
 Problem solving with strategic planning was a skill I advanced
 Communicating with owners was a necessary part of everyday duties
 I was a trusted member of the team because I displayed the extreme passion and care for every individual
animal
Education
Leeds Metropolitan University, Ba (Hons) 2:1 Achieved
(September 2011 – May 2014)
Ba (Hons) Degree in Media, Communication and Cultures
Reigate College
(September 2009 – July 2011)
Took A Levels, Key Skills Level 3 Course and a Money Management Course as well as Biology and
Chemistry in the first year
 Travel & Tourism
 Psychology
 Maths
Rosebery Secondary School
(September 2004 – June 2009)
Gained 9 GCSE’s A*-C including Maths, Additional Science, English and ICT
Hobbies and Interests
I love to be busy and keep organised so I do everything in my power to remain so. The feeling of
accomplishing something because of my own initiative is what keeps me going and what makes me good in
any position. My nose is planted in a book more often than not, and travelling to various places all over the
world has always been and always will be, a passion of mine. Sports is another hobby I often partake in where
I run on my own, cycle, or participate in incredibly active exercise classes. I have worked in teams that have
been recognised for our teamwork, including that of a Business scheme and a travel presentation team where I
have taken the lead on both projects.
References
Kelly Howells
Green Lane Farm Kennels and Cattery
Green Lane
Chessington
Surrey
KT9 7AD
0800 998 1384
Samantha Stoker
2 Russell House
Russell Close
Walton-On-The-Hill
Surrey
KT20 7QH
07786573935