Whilst I took on this job to enable me to move back to the South West before looking for further opportunities, I have nonetheless taken the opportunity to make the most of working as part of a close knit team in this highly regarded, local pub. In my short time there I have helped the landlord implement a cleaning rota, train staff and improve customer service, all to a very positive reaction from customers. In addition, I have acquired knowledge of local beers, community events and recommendations for the surrounding area.

At Joseph Pearce I have taken pride in helping to create one of Edinburgh's best-loved bars that takes an active role in being a part of it’s local community. The position requires someone who is both professional and sociable, and to create a work environment in which everyone is self-motivated and shares company’s values. One must be confident and aware of legislation in relation to selling alcohol, in order to meet with the law. Building strong relations ships with our suppliers and customers is vital to the smooth running and growth of the bar.Main Duties and Responsibilities:• Stock taking and ordering• Organising training• Managing floor staff • Cashing up and banking• Create marketing material• Facilitating communication between the kitchen and the front of the house team• Develop, with other management and owners, and action business development ideas• Organise and plan events happening in the bar, including weddings, engagement parties, charity events• Liaise with outside bodies to manage and direct public image

Starting out as the receptionist I soon took on more responsibility providing support for the solicitors and the property managers, as the role developed it became essential that I concentrate on the property aspect.Main Duties and Responsibilities:• Answering the phone and taking messages• Managing the diaries of the solicitors and property managers• Instructing surveyors and photographers • Dealing with invoices • Managing and updating the property and project management systems• Making sure that compliance is met• Booking viewings and getting feedback • Setting closing dates• Negotiating offers • Liaising with purchasing solicitors so that sales move forwarded smoothly • Dealing with incoming and out going post• Organising company events

Pilmany is a charity that concentrates on creating support circles for vulnerable older people and safe learning environments for under privileged kids. When I started volunteering I took on the responsibility of running their group for older women. This includes organising the program by getting feedback from the ladies and biking speakers and trips. As well as this I have started to take on a more marketing focused role, on a freelance basis

Juliette Is a writer and performer, I took on this role to aid her in the lead up to her Fringe show at Gilded Balloon. This role involved managing the website by updating content and improving traffic, promoting the show at events, funding applications, welcome VIP guests at venues, and logistics.

Grey Friars Community Project, in conjunction with The Grass Market Mission, works with homeless and disadvantaged people in Edinburgh to give them life and practical skills as well as also providing meals five times a week. I aided in the running of this great organisation by providing administration and marketing support, writing press releases, creating marketing material such as leaflets and project managing fundraising events.

As an integral part of this design, marketing and communication agency, I joined as an Assistant Account Manager, and was promoted to Account Manager after six months. Main Duties and Responsibilities:• Managing projects from start to finish• Forming and cultivating working relationships with clients, suppliers and outside partners• Researching and creating projects, pitches and tenders• Project management; scheduling, gathering costs• Representing the company at networking groups and events • Briefing the creative team • Using and updating project management software • Supporting Managing Director and Business Development Director• Organising meetings, transport, site visits and photo shoots• General Administration; filing, taking minutes, updating Databases, profit projections, dealing with incoming mail