Treasurer

• Apr 2021 - Present

Lifeguard and Operations Assistant

• Oct 2020 - Present

Employed from the start of October as a lifeguard and operations assistant trusted to create and uphold a safe exercise environment for members. Responsibilities involve; managing the pool and poolside, cleaning, reception duties, helping members, enforcing covid-secure measures, checking members in and out

Views Columnist

• Aug 2020 - Present

New position of views columnist at prestigious student newspaper the Glasgow Guardian. Trusted to write a series for print and online editions, to create pitch ideas and to write last minute content when needed.

UK ambassador

• Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

Representing the University of Glasgow on campus and away, being a student ambassador. Trusted to carry out tours for campus visitors, help run open days and to generally assist the university in promoting and marketing.

Planning Intern

• Jul 2020 - Sep 2020

Summer internship where I was responsible for writing planning, design and heritage statements as well as cover letters and making representations to the local plan. This involved working with clients, conducting policy analysis, writing persuasively and keeping up to date with policy changes and other ongoing applications (such as new consultee comments). I also had the experience of taking client phone calls, tracking and chasing ongoing applications, collating a newsletter and updating the business on policy changes and recent refusals.

Lifeguard

• Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

(employment cut short by the coronavirus pandemic)Employed as the only lifeguard monitoring children’s swimming lesson for non-swimmers. Skills I accumulated during this time were quick, important decision making, observation skills, forward-thinking and a greater awareness of hazards and risks. I completed many hours of pool training during this time, as well as first aid. I also was expected to manage poolside safety and be constantly prepared to implement emergency action plans.

Contributing Writer

• Sep 2018 - Mar 2020

Contributing writer for Glasgow University's student-run newspaper, a paper which has won Newspaper of the Year at the Herald Scottish Student Press Awards on multiple occasions.I mostly specialise in views pieces, but have also written for the features and science and technology sections. All my work is available to read via the Glasgow Guardian Website, with my first article linked.Position requires:self edition and critiquing, original thought, critical engagement with multiple sources,being able to write for a student audience, but maintaining a fresh and initiative perspective

Bartender and Waitress

• Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

Summer job waitress and bartending at the Brampton Halt Pub.Responsibilities: in charge of the whole inside of the restaurant of a busy gastro-pub, maintenance of both restaurant and bar areas inside and outside, responsible for opening and closing and hosting private functionsAchievements: food and alcohol safety awards

Office Assistant

• Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

Work experience for a week. I worked alongside the office of Chris Heaton Harris MP.Responsibilities: trusted to construct press releases and social media posts for the website, write an urgent question to be asked in the HoC, responsible for minor office admin and helping with constituent queries, as well as helping to organise the inter-parliamentary cricket world cup by visiting the Bangladesh High Commission. For more about my time in Chris' office click below.

Barista

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2018

Employed as a senior team member to multi task around the areas of waitressing, food preparation and primarily drink making, being trained as a barista, but also preparing smoothies, milkshakes and other cold drinks. Other responsibilities included being trusted to operate a till and interacting with many different types of customer and generally keeping the café to a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness. Also responsible for delegating jobs and working under constant pressure effectively and in an organised manner.

Sales Assistant

• Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

Sales assistant part-time in a high-end independent jewellery shop.Responsibilities: giving excellent customer service, strong and specific knowledge of over 10 different high-end jewellery brands, basic watch and diamond knowledge, using a till and handily large amounts of money, stock taking, online orders, basic jewellery repairs, window displays, admin and cleaning.Achievements: won a watch worth over £200 as a bonus for selling around £8000 of fashion jewellery in less than 8 hours