Sophy Carmichael Alexander

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

• Beyond Disability, Volunteer, 2021-10, 2023-02, Formerly known as the Fibro Advice Bureau. Role included answering requests for assistance from a client with disabilities and interview the client to assess the issue and advice the best following course of action through advice letters. Letters reinforced written communication skills. Gained experience using a CRM software system for record keeping and administrative purposes.
• Alpbach Active, Ski Instructor, 2021-12, 2022-04, Hired for a few weeks every winter from December 2014 – January 2017. Instructing groups, with up to fourteen people, generated a sense of responsibility. Trusted to work under self-initiative, flexibly and creatively.
• Resource Africa, Research Assistant, 2021-03, 2021-08, Tracked signs of progress in trophy-hunting legislation and participation processes in policy development. Provided weekly summaries of any developments. Miscellaneous ad-hoc tasks improved time management skills and ability to address separate priorities simultaneously.
• University of Exeter Immigration Clinic, Volunteer, 2019-11, 2020-08, Assessed the client’s case, and interviewed clients under a solicitor’s supervision, and then drafted an advice letter to the client. These tasks enriched interview, inter-personal and research skills.
• Amnesty International, Online Bookshop Volunteer, 2019-02, 2019-07, Evaluating books’ quality and recording accurate descriptions for the purpose of selling these books online, developed an attention to detail and experienced working under self-initiative.
• Home Fundraising, ‘Door-to-door’ Fundraiser, 2016-10, 2016-11, Displaying a positive attitude and resilience when interacting with others, while, delivering three-minute presentations on charities to people in the hopes of inciting donations, strengthened presentation and negotiating skills.