Holly Wright Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Role OverviewEngaged with local schools and colleges to support prospective students on their journey to university by delivering widening participation programmes. Achieved by delivering regular face to face and online initiatives to enlighten students, my role required strategic planning, relationship management, event coordination and delivery, public speaking and post interaction administration to assess projects impacts.Key AchievementsPartnerships: Initiated new partnerships with schools and colleges, broadening our outreach scope and increasing our engagement figures.Collaboration: Effectively collaborated with colleagues to execute a variety of widening participation initiatives to 50+ students which received high student engagement.Residential Programmes: Delivered on-campus residential summer schools for 60+ college students. Supervised a large cohort around the clock, managed academic sessions and delivered events on and off campus.Skills Developed - Public Speaking: Delivering presentations harnessed my public speaking skills, ability to adapt my approach in line with an audience and confidence communicating a range of topics. - Relationship Building: This people focused role aided my ability to build professional, personable connections with students, colleagues and education representatives, establishing a varied network. - Project Management: Simultaneously planned and delivered multiple introduced, liaising with delivery staff and visiting schools/colleges, tailoring content to their requirements. - Leadership: Managed a team of student ambassadors, supporting them to assist and deliver outreach activities. - Event Coordination: Designed fresh initiatives to fulfill the outreach agenda and engage students. - Planning: Utilised event planning skills to break down events into actionable tasks and deliver engraving events. - Problem Solving: Employed a solutions driven mentality to proactively overcome obstacles.

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Role OverviewAs a box office attendant for two of Brighton’s biggest music promoters, Joy & Form, I worked at the city’s most prestigious venues welcoming guests for performances by both emerging and famous artists. I was responsible for ticket issuance and scanning, providing event information and representing the venues, bands and promoters, serving as the first point of contact for guests.Additionally, as a Merchandise Seller, I worked closely with touring managers and bands to promote and sell merchandise, engaging with the public to encourage sales and processing transactions. Key AchievementsRecord Sales: Regularly surpassed £1000+ in merchandise sales.Skills Developed - Public Interaction: Strengthened my communication skills and abilities to connect with people from diverse backgrounds and musical tastes, always maintaining a positive and approachable attitude. - Problem Solving: Gained the ability to stay calm and solution focused, handling everything from minor issues to critical situations with professionalism to create positive resolution.

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Role OverviewAs presenter of Holly Shanti’s Creative Collection on Slack City Radio, I managed the show’s entirety; from research and content creation to live delivery and listener engagement. The show focused on creativity in its many forms, aiming to immerse listeners in the arts and culture, inspiring them to dabble themselves. Each show included art news bulletins, local event updates, live interviews with creative guests, spoken word, art chat and a ‘creative challenge’ to creatively engage listeners.Key AchievementsLive Delivery: Found my natural verbal flow; as the show matured, scripts became ideas, allowing my intuition to guide my output.Listenership: Grew listenership to over 1000+ international listeners and fostered engagement through email and social media, sharing their creative work with me in response to the show.Station Ambassador: Represented the station at major industry events and festivals, including Mutations, Love Supreme and The Great Escape, delivering tailored shows and sourcing artist interviews.Networking & Guest Interviews: Sourced and interviewed guests across all creative worlds, from local creatives to famous talent, including Zoe Lyons, Katy J Pearson, Cliff Wright, Graham Dean and many more.Skills Developed - Content Creation and Writing: Crafted engaging, unique content and features within the world of creativity which built a receptive audience. - Research: Conducted thorough research to provide accurate, balanced information and gain a background understanding for all features. - Interviewing: Built strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to make guests feel comfortable whilst managing the intricacies of live recording. - Technical Skills: Gained familiarity with audio equipment and editing software and an ability to trouble shoot issues. - Public Speaking: Performing live nurtured my passion for public speaking and allowed me to hone my voice and perform under pressure.

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Role OverviewShanti’s Bazaar, an ethical bohemian festival wear brand, was born out of my love for fashion, travel and ethically made goods. Conceived out of a chance happening, where I got given a free return ticket to Mumbai, I decided to put the funds I saved on air travel into a clothing line. Working alongside my Indian tailors I returned to the UK with a unique line of clothes which I sold online, at markets and events, cultivating a loyal following. found my key demographic and have successfully marketed a brand and lifestyle which transcends the garments themselves.Key AchievementsInternational Business: Successfully worked with tailors in India to design 12+ garment lines, overcoming geographical difference, language barriers and work ethics. Sold garments to customers all over the world.Garment Design: Designed one-of-a-kind garments.Social Media: Grew social media to 1500+ followers by creating authentic content. Marketed a brand and lifestyle which customers invested in.Passion Realised: Built a brand that reflect my mission, vision and beliefs and a community who shared in it.Skills Developed - Communication: Harnessed my ability to cross-culturally communicate, enabling me to collaborate with colleagues in India. I also utilised my verbal and written communication skills to engage with customers, craft engaging content and conduct administration. - Marketing: Developed marketing strategies by researching and implementing social media to construct engaging content and create a brand aesthetic. - Creativity: My strongest skill, which was utilised throughout the brand’s construction and marketing. - Decision Making: As sole decision maker, I was forced to trust my gut and make hard decisions independently.

Brighton, United Kingdom

Role OverviewAs a freelance arts and craft leader I have been contracted to design and deliver activities, experiences and workshops for many notable heritage and historical organisations including Charleston Farmhouse, Hever Castle, Tonbridge Castle and Griffin Historical. Outside of heritage settings I have also delivered workshops at festivals, summer schools and historical reenactment events. Briefed with an event theme or historical period, I created interactive experiences for children and adults through the medium of arts and crafts to help them engage with the subject in a kinaesthetic way.Key AchievementsNotable Contracts: Worked for renowned institutions and was a key component of events. Networked to open the door to more freelance work and fulfilled my dream of working at heritage sites.Visitor Interaction: Engaged with over 100+ visitors per event and supported them to experience the joy of arts and crafts.Skills Developed - Planning & Delivery: Independently researched topics, created activities, organised resources and delivered them to high standard. - Teaching: Guided children and adults through activities, clearly communicated instructions, supported participants with tasks and helped them feel empowered by the process.

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Role Overview:ONCA is a gallery that bridges social and environmental justice issues with creativity. As a Gallery Assistant I supported the development of new exhibitions and the day to day running of the gallery. I worked on several exhibitions including:Making Care: Group Exhibition, 8 October 2021 – 13 November 2021In, Among and Between, A.Mal Collective, 26 November 2021 – 28 January 2022Family As A Space For Gender Transition, Olga Saavedra Montes de Oca, 4 February 2022 – 26 February 2022Soofiya: The Things That Shape Us, Soofiya, 8 April 2022 – 30 April 2022Key Achievements:Exhibition execution: Effectively supported exhibitions from inception to delivery, helping artists and gallery staff to realise the exhibition vision and overcome any arising obstacles.Private Views: Successfully tailored and delivered private views for new exhibitions, making memorable experiences for attendees that reflected the artist’s mission.Visitor Engagement: Conversing with visitors, I quickly fostered meaningful relationships which created repeat visitors to subsequent exhibitions.Skills Developed: - Exhibition Development: Assisted with the development of open call exhibitions and the creation of exhibition themes. - Artist Liaison: Liaised with artists in the lead up to their exhibitions, during the installation and once it was open to the public, ensuring they were happy with the exhibit’s delivery. - Curation: Assisted with the curation of new exhibitions, figuring out where pieces should be installed to create a dynamic flow for visitors. - Installation: Gained experience preparing the gallery for exhibition change over and installing new exhibits. - Visitor Engagement: Through strong communication skills and an ability to quickly build rapport, I enhanced visitors’ experiences and fostered engagement with the work and its themes.

Role OverviewIn this role I supported international students studying in the UK by organising events to help them feel settled in Brighton. My focus was on creating fun and informative activities to help students make friends and discover new interests. I also tackled problem solving tasks, addressing issues like student poverty, access to food banks, support loans and right to work issues.Key AchievementsEvent Creation: Developed a series of events that attracted 50+ attendees per event, a record for the international office. Content Creation: Designed an informative pamphlet for international students with events and workshops and UK traditions which was distributed university wide. I also organised a Christmas meal for the international students staying in Brighton over the holidays and a WhatsApp group to encourage networking amongst those staying in Brighton over the holidays.Skills Developed - Cross Cultural Communication: Respectfully and sensitively conversed international students, making them feel valued and comfortable, even when English wasn’t their first language. - Adaptability: With limited time to make an impact, I adapted and utilised my skills to quickly make a difference and get stagnant projects off the ground which had a lasting impact. - Events Coordination: Working within a small team, I independently propelled an array of events forward seeing them through from inception to delivery.

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Role OverviewIn this role, I coordinated large-scale recruitment events, overseeing CRM creation, academic liaison, room bookings, and managing 200+ student ambassadors. On event day I supervised event delivery, managed projects and directed 100+ ambassadors. I also administered weekly events, online and in person, including seminars, presentations and campus tours. Furthermore, I represented the university at higher education fairs, volunteered to support other teams with school visits, in school programmes and clearing.Key AchievementsRay of Sunshine Award: Was awarded by popular vote for being a positive, warm presence throughout the department.App Content Creation: During COVID 19, I developed two app-based tours of the university and Brighton. Managed script writing, voiceover work and project coordination to create a lasting tool for the university’s events.Social Media Content: Collaborated with the social media team to create fresh, student focused content which promoted event agenda.Green University Award: Led sustainability initiatives to earn the department a Green University Award. Implemented office recycling, food waste management and eco awareness activities.Unibuddy Integration: Co-led Unibuddy’s software introduction. Trained staff and students in its many features, supported live talks and open day delivery on it and staffed the platform’s live chat function to enhancing the university’s digital presence.Skills Developed: - CRM Management: Created bookable events, handled attendee lists and extracted post event data using CRM tools for university engagement reports. - Public Speaking & Presenting: Delivered 4+ weekly talks and tours, strengthening my ability to present complex topics with ease and adapt my delivery to multifarious audiences. - Organisational Skills: Juggled multiple events and tasks, prioritising effectively to maximise efficiency.

Brighton, United Kingdom

Uckfield, East Sussex

Role OverviewAs director of Hello Gorgeous Photobooths, a portable photobooth business, I was responsible for all aspects of business management and delivery. My day to day involved responding to phone and email enquiries, processing bookings, updating systems, booking staff, making photo templates, issuing invoices, stock takes and creating marketing content. On event days I would assist support staff to pack the vehicle, set up the photobooth, interact with guests and support them to take photos to create a memorable experience for all.Key AchievementsRepeat Business: Ensuring unequivocally high-quality experiences for clients, guests and venues, we regularly received repeat business and referrals from happy customers who had been recommended us.Bark Certificate of Excellence: In 2019 HGP was awarded the Bark Certificate of Excellence; recognition of the outstanding service we gave to our customers, which helped set us apart from other companies in the area.Recommended Supplier: Notable local hotels and venues put HGP on their recommended supplier lists. This helped us gain local clients and demonstrated venues’ trust in our business and services.Skills Developed - Business Management: A one woman show, responsible for all aspects of the business, I crafted astute business management skills which led to successful event delivery. - Social Media: Developed a social media marketing strategy and original content to gain organic engagement which lead to website click throughs and bookings. - Relationship Building: Building robust, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders helped generate repeat business and a positive reputation. - Attention to detail: A detail driven enterprise, this role honed a keen attention to detail in all tasks and formats be it event details, invoices, photo template creation or enquiries to name but a few.

Lewes, Uk

Role OverviewConducted telephone interviews with victims of crime and anti- social behaviour, to obtain feedback on case handling and Sussex Police performance. The findings were compiled into reports, which impacted police procedure and conduct going forward.Key AchievementsQuestionnaire Creation: Researched and developed new questionnaires, hosting a focus group to improve feedback collection. The resultant updated questionnaires were more sensitive to individual cases, enhancing the quality of the feedback gathered.Skills Developed - Communication: Conversed with victims in varying emotional states. I became adept at creating trust and connection with people over the phone, adapting my tone to respectfully support them in discussing often distressing experiences. - Attention to detail: Handling fast paced phone interviews sharpened my attention to detail and enabling me to accurately capture case information that was representative of the participant’s narrative.

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

Role OverviewManaging a café at the University of Otago allowed me to harness my greatest skills; creativity, communication and project management. I independently managed the underperforming café, taking full responsibility for all aspects of its operations; from café design and menu curation to stock management, customer service, and financial oversight. This role provided me with a comprehensive understanding of business management.Key AchievementsProfit Turnaround: Within six months, I transformed a loss-making outlet into a profitable one by delivering authentic customer service, building rapport with customers and creating a distinctive café experience.Loyal Customer Base: My personable approach helped build a strong group of regulars who visited daily for coffee and conversation.Skills Developed - Communication: Enhanced my ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders, from suppliers to customers and forge authentic connections. - Financial management: Managed all financial responsibilities including stock taking, invoices, expenditure and cash handling, honing my financial and operational skills.

Dunedin, New Zealand

Role OverviewSupported the preparation for a workshop series by performing administrative tasks including co-writing workshop materials, printing and assembling workshop packs and compiling documents for event use.

Norwich, United Kingdom

Role OverviewSupported the delivery of large university recruitment events, outreach initiatives and festivals. Regular duties included conducting campus tours, representing the university at higher education fairs, assisting with school events, and overseeing a cohort of 30+ students during residential summer schools. I supervised artists at the Norwich Literature Festival and even guided a local primary school to meet Her Majesty The Queen! Often, I was tasked with assisting students who required extra support to participate in events and activities.Key AchievementsStudent Inspiration: Through engaging conversations with school and college students about their aspirations, I witnessed some later enrol at UEA, achieving their personal education goals.Skills Developed - Leadership: Frequently appointed team lead during events, I learnt to manage colleagues, identifying their strengths and delegating tasks accordingly, resulting in to positive visitor experiences and successful outcomes. - Team Work: Working with new colleagues at very event taught me to quickly establish new working relationships, to productively collaborate with others and to establish a unified approach to achieving the collective objectives. - Organisation: Being independently responsible for certain events components strengthened my organisation skills and punctuality, ensuring I was always on time and prepared for my roles or sessions. - Communication: Being assigned public facing roles strengthened my communication and public speaking abilities, giving me confidence to deliver campus tours, higher education fairs, recruitment events and mentoring sessions confidently.

Norwich, United Kingdom

Role OverviewAs a mentor, I worked with a cohort of disadvantaged students from families where parents had not attended university. In a 1:1 capacity, I guided school students to identify their talents and aspirations, helping them to discover internships, work experience or higher education. I designed and delivered tailored sessions covering revision techniques, essay writing, research skills and other tools to support their GCSE success. In addition, I helped students research potential career paths and courses, culminating in a final project that helped them refine their future aspirations.At the end of the programme, we hosted an awards ceremony on campus and participants exhibited their final projects. This event celebrated their progress and gave them a glimpse of university life.Key AchievementsConsistent Attendance: While other mentors faced challenges with student attendance, I maintained a consistent attendance rate throughout the programme, reflecting the value students found in my sessions.Future Goals: 3 out of 7 students developed clear post school objectives, identifying specific higher education courses or career paths they were interested in pursuing.Skills DevelopedCommunication: Tailored my communication style to engage students with varying educational levels from diverse backgrounds. I provided extra support for those who needed it whilst encouraging academic growth and new learning.Planning and Organisation: Juggled session preparation alongside my full time studies, developing strong planning, time management and organisation skills. This enabled me to meet deadlines and ensure smooth session delivery.Leadership: Leading sessions honed my ability to take charge, guide students through the programme and manage session content and student interactions.Patience: Supported students at their own pace, allowing them the time they needed to complete tasks. This fostered positive learning and taught me to develop patience.

Role OverviewI worked in fast-paced hospitality environments as a waitress, bar staff, and barista, responsible for delivering excellent customer service. My role included taking orders, preparing and serving drinks and food, managing payments, and welcoming environment. Organisations:One Garden, BaristaThe Chequers Arms, Waitress & Bar StaffGreen Fingers Cafe, Waitress & BaristaAshdown Forest Llama Farm Cafe, Waitress & BaristaDuddleswell Tearoom, Waitress & BaristaSkills DevelopedCustomer ServiceCommunicationFinance ManagementTeam Work

Role OverviewAt the age of 8 my parents took me on a 2.5 years journey around the world. Experiencing first hand the poverty and disadvantage faced by children my age, I felt inspired to make a difference. Upon returning to the UK, I co-founded Pink Namaste, a charitable organisation supporting disadvantaged communities in India. My main responsibility involved selling ethical products at markets and events to fund our charitable projects. Through this, I developed communication skills, conversing with diverse audiences, discussing challenging topics, and driving sales. During my time with the charity, we established an orphanage for young children, financed tailoring lessons for women near Mysore, and trained tribal communities in Karnataka in organic farming techniques.Key AchievementsSocial Mobility: One of my proudest life achievements is knowing that I contributed to helping disadvantaged individuals acquire new skills, which improved their prospects and opportunities for social mobility and financial security.Skills Developed - Communication: Engaging with customers at events and market stalls, delivering public talks at my school to raise funds, and liaising with colleagues and beneficiaries in India sharpened my communication skills from an early age. I learned to communicate effectively to advocate for change in public settings and cross-cultural interactions.

Uckfield, United Kingdom

Role OverviewAs a Private GCSE English tutor, I specialised in working with students who had dyslexia and other learning difficulties. I tailored lessons to meet individual needs, adapting my approach to work with their learning styles and created engaging sessions that incorporated kinaesthetic learning methods to aid memory.By adapting traditional teaching methods, I helped students master essential writing formats, such as essay and article writing whilst also focusing on exam preparation and comprehension skills, enabling them to achieve academic success.Key AchievementsGrades: Despite grade predictions, my students achieved a B and above.Skills DevelopedCommunicationOrganisationLearning DevelopmentMentoringPlanningAdaptability

Bachelor’S Degree, International Development With Social Anthopology And Politics With Overseas Experience, 1St Class Hons

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Fine Art, English Literature, History, A*, A, C

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