Charmaine Smethurst

Student Opportunities Officer (Peer Learning and Support) at Edinburgh University Students'​ Association
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, UK
Languages
  • Portuguese Limited working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Student Opportunities Officer (Peer Learning and Support)
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      Assisted on the development, expansion and daily management and provision of our Student Opportunities, particularly focused on Peer Support and Peer Mentoring groups. Regular copywriting and editing of communications to relevant stakeholders including student membership and academic staff. Assisted in the promotion and provision of events including creating promotional graphics, web management and booking venues and talent for workshops. Assisted in the development and execution of a wider marketing campaign, including e-blookets and a social media stories series inviting leaders to share their experiences of Peer Support to the wider University population. Daily social media management of @eusastudentopportunities overseeing an average 25% increase in engagement since my oversight. Currently work on the ongoing development and execution of larger projects as part of a team, including the Edinburgh Award and Student Awards. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Think Tanks
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Fundraising and Events Team Member
      • Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

      Developed a project plan for opening a new branch in Glasgow, involving booking local talent and venues for a launch, recruitment and fundraising event for Glasgow Women's Aid, in the aim of eventual legal charity status. Liaised with Marketing team to ensure promotion, ticket sales and donations. Developed a project plan for opening a new branch in Glasgow, involving booking local talent and venues for a launch, recruitment and fundraising event for Glasgow Women's Aid, in the aim of eventual legal charity status. Liaised with Marketing team to ensure promotion, ticket sales and donations.

  • Collective Animal Rescue Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
    • Social Media Manager
      • Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

      Developed and maintained a content plan and schedule for a local animal rescue's social media to promote adoption of small animals, fundraising and education on proper animal welfare, using TikTok, Meta Business Suite, Canva and Instagram grid posts, stories and Reels. Developed and maintained a content plan and schedule for a local animal rescue's social media to promote adoption of small animals, fundraising and education on proper animal welfare, using TikTok, Meta Business Suite, Canva and Instagram grid posts, stories and Reels.

    • President
      • Apr 2020 - Apr 2022

      As President of my university's Translation Society, I led on the management and curation of our social media presence and events, maintained relations with stakeholders including academic staff, external event speakers and members, and transitioned the society to a digital format in the wake of COVID-19 for overall benefit rather than compromise.

    • Social Secretary
      • Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitality
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Events and Front of House Assistant
      • Dec 2018 - Jul 2020

  • Beira Mar
    • Burgau, Portugal
    • Front of House Supervisor
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

    • United Kingdom
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Food And Beverage Assistant
      • 2016 - Jun 2018

Education

  • The University of Edinburgh
    Master of Arts - MA, English Literature
    2018 - 2022
  • Samuel Whitbread Community College
    A Levels, English Literature, Film Studies, Fine Art

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