Eleni Constantinou
- Age: 22 years
Competitor in Skill: Hairdressing
Country: United Kingdom
How did you get interested in your skill?
My family are all hairdressers so they encouraged me from an early age.
Where did you do your training for your skill?
I attend Coleg Sir Gar.
How did you first find out about your Member organization and its programs?
I competed in the Welsh Hairdressing Championships and was asked by WorldSkills UK to compete for a place in Squad and then Team UK for WorldSkills São Paulo 2015.
Who influenced you to pursue your skill as a career?
My dad. He is a successful hairdresser.
What is your experience in participating with your Member organization?
I competed in the Welsh Hairdressing Championships and was asked by WorldSkills UK to compete for a place in Squad and then Team UK for WorldSkills São Paulo 2015.
Since being part of Squad and Team UK I have had to learn three new skills for the Competition and I have worked with specialist trainers to help me with this. It has also been a great experience being trained by exceptional people who are respected worldwide within the hairdressing industry.
Describe your most memorable moment so far with WorldSkills?
Being selected to represent Team UK for WorldSkills São Paulo 2015.
Describe what your experience has been since your involvement with WorldSkills
I competed in the Welsh Hairdressing Championships and was asked by WorldSkills UK to compete for a place in Squad and then Team UK for WorldSkills São Paulo 2015.
Since being part of Squad and Team UK I have had to learn three new skills for the Competition and I have worked with specialist trainers to help me with this. It has also been a great experience being trained by exceptional people who are respected worldwide within the hairdressing industry.
Did participating in the skills competitions and training for WorldSkills help you progress in your skill? Please describe.
It has certainly helped my career training for WorldSkills. The training has helped me with my organisational skills and timing.
What do you currently do? Where do you work?
I work for my family business Tino Constantinou.
What are your future career aspirations?
I want to carry on my family dynasty and train future Squad and Team UK members.