Laura Curran Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

- Assisting with the testing of admissions related systems following new development and upgrades - Providing support, access and training to staff on internal admissions systems- Providing technical support and guidance to applicants with our internal application system- Supporting the applicant fee status assessment process through the provision of accurate and timely information and processing such decisions according to the established processes- Securely handling sensitive applicant information- Daily and proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

- Effectively communicating and responding to all enquiries about applying to the University, courses that we offer etc. in both verbal and written form- Providing technical support and guidance for those using the University’s applicant portal- Staying up to date with Further Education qualifications and routes that can lead into Higher Education- Updating and managing the course information on the University’s course pages- Handling and sorting data received from UCAS- During peak times supporting the wider team with processing applications

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

- Welcoming guests- Giving campus tours both in large groups and on a one-to-one basis- Presenting information about a specific course both in person and at online events

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

During the pandemic I worked as part of the National Shielding Helpline and my duties included:• Calling patients and checking if they have supplies, care and wellbeing in place• Having a friendly and positive attitude while speaking to patients • Filling out forms in a timely manner

Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom

• Room dress up and dress down• Handling customer bills• Assisting chef in the kitchen• Serving food

Dawlish, Devon

• Replenishing stock within a set time frame• Displaying products• Serving customers at the till and on the shop floor• Handling money and cashing up tills

Brentwood, Essex

• Fully trained as a silver service waitress• Bar work• Replenishing and ordering stock• Working front of house, serving canapes, showing guests to their seats• Working at a diverse number of events such as weddings, private parties, political dinners and masonic events

London, United Kingdom

I interned at Ofcom for six weeks, where I worked in three different departments completing different tasks each day. • Given the opportunity to interact within a professional atmosphere and to learn first hand how to do so appropriately. • Gained the knowledge and ability to communicate with a range of people in different positions.• Presented my experiences to a group of people and received commendation for my public speaking.

Bachelor'S Degree, Events Management, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: • Student Ambassador • Course Representative Year 1 modules studied and completed with a 2:1: • Creative Event.

Business

Activities and Societies: Business network meetings, student peer mentor program, summer internship Career Ready is a selective extra.

Btec National Diploma Level 3, Business, Distinction Distinction Merit

Activities and Societies: - BSC workplace hazard awareness (Entry 3)