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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Supporting and empowering community activities around growing, food and climate action through the creation of a Community Wealth Building Alliance with the aim of providing improved access to more local, healthy food. Recruited and supported volunteers, in addition to liaising with project partners and coordinating Community Forum events.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Integral to a test of change project, that combines long-term holistic case working with a whole-neighbourhood community development approach to enable individuals, families and communities to flourish.- Supported individuals across Edinburgh through active listening, identifying goals and barriers to transformational change using a proven holistic conversation approach, and connecting them to the support that they need- Specialised in supporting unemployed people at stages 3 and 4 of the employability pipeline through CV consultation, job search and interview skills- Accurately and efficiently updated multiple databases with case notes, outcomes and eligibility evidence in line with GDPR legislation- Conducted systematic outreach work to identify needs in the community, community connectors and potential community groups/activities- Coordinated and co-led multiple community events and projects that engaged new clients and met strategic aims, including silver jewellery-making workshops, outdoor children's activities, a community cookbook and a community pantry- Continuously developed processes and methods to increase effectiveness within the workplace including community outreach tracker, project dashboard and team Kanban board

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Created functional and well-designed websites for small businesses that are easy to navigate for users and manageable for clients. - Met with prospective clients to review their website and determine the needs and priorities for a new or existing site- Liaised with relevant stakeholders to gather information for timely project completion- Managed expectations and maintained client relationships throughout the design process, project completion and post-completion- Created an engaging web presence through branding and site graphics

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Assisting small, creative businesses and third-sector arts organisations with flexible digital marketing, design and administrative assistance. - Managing websites, booking systems, customer databases, mailing lists, content management systems and carrying out other general administrative tasks- Managing a migration project of all creative learning resources; reformatting and implementing them into a more accessible content management system- Designing and creating digital content- Creating and ordering printed materials including resource packs, leaflets and posters- Compiling stories and information for the creation of e-newsletters- Planning and scheduling social media content

Edinburgh

Supporting the delivery of an immersive, multi-disciplinary Early Years project (0-5 years and parents/carers) which has creativity and play at its core. Following GIRFEC principles and aiming to meet the 8 SHANARRI indicators through the organisation and facilitation of a wide range of activities.- Worked as part of a team to create a vibrant programme consisting of structured sessions within a safe learning environment that incorporate crafts, a Montessori area, rhymes, songs, music, dancing, storytelling and gardening/outdoor play.- Worked to understand how individuals develop within their families and communities, and addressed their needs through the co-designing of sessions.- Documented and recorded observable behaviours through photography and film which were later used for promotional and archival material- Gathered feedback and designed a comprehensive and creative funding application that communicated and captured project values.- Designed online activity packs (created using Adobe InDesign) as part of an online programme of activities that enabled continued engagement with the NEA community during CV-19. Later printed and distributed as part of art packs to families in the local area.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Carried out administrative tasks in a customer-facing role within a fast-paced environment.- Showcased an approachable nature and answered emails/calls in a professional and friendly manner.- Ensured information was clearly communicated and available to relevant members of staff.- Recorded and filed information regarding bookings and participants. Collated and analysed data specific to ongoing projects using Microsoft Excel.- Ensured locking up procedures were safely followed.

Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Carried out craft work and demonstrated a great eye for detail while working flexibly in a fast paced environment.Required to prepare and make jewellery products - including chains, earrings and personalised lockets; manage and pack orders; and prepare envelopes for postage.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Thrived in a fast-paced environment over the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Monitored and collated press and media cuttings for 240+ shows; filed and recorded cuttings as hard copies and digitally using Excel; produced daily run-downs of coverage highlights; and liaised with venue and street team to ensure star ratings were correctly added to posters and boards.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Implemented marketing techniques in order to increase sales. Over the Christmas period, our store was in the top 5 within East Scotland for cash stores; vs. target; and basket spend.Created displays and followed planograms; provided quality customer service; replenished stock and worked deliveries; problem solved and multi-tasked within a busy working environment; liaised with people including area managers and Morrisons staff.

Dundee, United Kingdom

Promoted and represented Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design during the University Open Days. Required to engage with prospective students and showcase an approachable and enthusiastic nature; tend the Textile Design stall; independently run tours for groups of people interested in Design and Craft; display leadership and presentation skills; and take initiative in unpredictable circumstances.

Dundee, United Kingdom

Independently supervised the footwear department in Topman; carried out visual merchandising techniques in order to enhance sales; provided quality customer service through my interpersonal skills; displayed numeracy and analytical skills by calculating profit margins from the total sales and working towards daily targets; and liaised with people including area managers and Topman staff.

Dundee

Hosted the restaurant and provided quality customer service in order to ensure customer satisfaction. Required to work on the till and handle money; benchmark supply and demand; carry out food preparation; and ensure health and safety standards were met.

Bdes (Hons), Textile Design, 2:1

Over the course of my Textile Design degree, I have undertaken various practical briefs. These projects have allowed me to demonstrate my.

Level 2 Understanding Nutrition And Health

Promoted understanding of nutrition and health, covering factors such as the principles of healthy eating and weight management, nutrition.

Level 2 Certificate, Awareness Of Mental Health Problems

Gained increase awareness of mental health and a range of mental health problems, as well as an understanding of how to work or interact.

Short Course, Fashion And Luxury Business

This two-week course brought together 12 people from a number of places around the world. It provided me with the basic knowledge.

Advanced Higher: Aa Higher: Aaaabb

Activities and Societies: Member of the School Yearbook Committee; Class Mentor to F1 Pupils; Vice President of the Justice Society.