I am looking for a new opportunity to support local children, young adults and adults alike within a community environment. I am passionate about education and value the importance of learning. I want to use my teaching, travel and work experiences by passing on my enthusiasm for cultures, knowledge and language to others. 

 EDUCATION

 •          University of Nottingham (2007)

         o       BA Hons, 2:1 Political Sciences

            Topics included: business, economics, international politics, society and culture,           international relations, law, history, theory of ideas, philosophy and religion plus        more

•          Haberdashers’ Monmouth School for Girls

         o       A-Levels (2004)   ABBC Economics, History, French, Pure Mathematics

         o       GCSES (2002)       7 A*s and 3 As

         Topics included: English Language, English Literature, Computers, Drama and           Performing Arts, advanced sciences of Biology, Chemistry, Physics

 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

 Octopus Hospitality Agency, Melbourne/ Supervisor

December 2010 - March 2010

·       Allocated hospitality and boardroom work across a variety of venues, entertainment   centres and boutique restaurants across the city

·       Roles varied dependent on work (waitressing, ushering, boardroom assistant, bar          work)

·       Required great flexibility in skills and excellent communication skills

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Redington Partners, London/ Personal Assistant to the CEOs (20 hours per week)

August 2008 – March 2009 (Left due to travel)

•       Executive PA to two Partners and six senior consultants 

•       Performed extensive and complex diary management duties, travel arrangements       and minute taking

•       Provided personal assistance to the Partner’s personal lives including health care,        insurance policies and property

•       Ensured smooth running of the office (managing switchboard, mail, stationery,     landlord issues, health & safety, purchasing, HR and compliance functions, meeting       and greeting clients, managing facilities)

•       Updated internal databases, intranet and produced a monthly internal newsletter

•       Created, updated and prepared Powerpoint presentations (proofreading and         amending as necessary)

•       Organised business and social events for the corporate calendar

•       Assisted marketing/ education department with the arrangement of education     workshops/ seminar

•       Assisted in the induction of new staff members through presentations and training

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 BBC, London/ Producer (20nhours per week)

June 2007 - October 2009

·                     Radio producer to assist across a variety of national radio programmes

·                     Role was very creative to include pitching new ideas, writing radio scripts, editting audio, presenting audio packages, arranging interviews

·                     Extended to include ad hoc duties required by the station

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 CW Publishing Ltd, London/ Accounts Assistant (20 hours per week)

June 2007 - August 2008

·       Provided assistance to the Financial Controller, Director and Sales team within a   publishing house. Ad hoc role that extended into several areas as an all-rounder        member of staff

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 Newport Entertainment Centre, Wales/ Children's Instructor (part time)

September 2002- Septembe 2004

 ·                     Hosted youth group at the local entertainment complex and drama centre

·                     Role included playing games, hosting parties, teaching drama workshops, music,  circus skills and sports to youth groups in the local area

·                     Responsibilities included the care of young people aged 7-15 years old, ensuring their health and safety with tasks, running errands for the leaders, providng help to the centre and encouraging good behaviour of the children

 TEACHING EXPERIENCE

 BBC and Nottingham Student Radio, 2004-2009

         >       Teacher of radio programming, editting and presenting techniques to                         students and industry individuals from 18 years upwards

         >       Hosted workshops, seminars and lessons on different radio methods

Kanika Saigal, private Nanny 2004-2005

         >      Assisted with the care of children for Kanika Saigal whilst studying at                           univeristy

         >       Duties included assisting with homework, playing, ad hoc household chores

 Newport Entertainment Centre, 2002 - 2004

         >       Assited with the instruction of activiites (lacrosse, tennis, rounders, cards,               board games, music, circus skills etc) with the leaders of the centre

         >       Offered support to youths and involved with the prepartion of the                      workshops

Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls, 1997 -2004

         >       Reading, conversation and writing mentor to primary school pupils as part                of the school's support network

         >       Assisted with afterschool activities to help with homework, sports and clubs

 SKILLS 

 •       Strong, practical and excellent communicator with extensive and varied experiences

•       Ability to work independently but an excellent team member with a pro-         active and positive attitude

•       Ability to prioritise tasks and use my initiative

•       Ability to work in high-pressurised environments

•       Well-organised with a keen eye for detail

•       Flexible and adaptable with a willingness to take up new challenges with confidence

 •       Friendly and approachable

·                     Good sense of humour

·                     Creative and enthusiastic

 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 Full clean driving licence

Excellent health

Basic First Aid Training

 French: Conversational

 Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Packages and audio editting software

 I enjoy reading, rock climbing, scuba diving and listening to music. I play a number of musical instruments including the piano and guitar and also enjoy  some circus skills (juggling, fire twirling, tight rope walking) which I have taught other young people.  I also like to support local events through volunteer work and keep up to date with current affairs.

Volunteer Work

 Traditional Music Centre for Orphaned Children, Kampot, Cambodia (June 2010)

Angkor Wat Children's Hospital (June 2010)

Homeless Facility, Melbourne (2009)

Lentil As Anything, Community Project, Melbourne (2009)

Oxfam, UK [2003, 2004, 2005]

Nottingham University, Student Radio: UK (2004-2009)