Staff Lead (Marketing and Communications Stream)

• Nov 2021 - Present

Student Committee Member (Marketing and Communications Stream)

• Sep 2020 - Nov 2021

This has so far included:- creating and sharing content to promote events- working as a lead on promoting projects - assisting with planning and executing a major rebrand for the organisation- attending regular committee meetings and events to input ideas- signing myself up as a mentor to help other students in RaG's- voting as a voice of students and my university

Events Assistant

• Aug 2021 - Present

As the Events Assistant at the National Autistic Society, I work with mainly student fundraisers to fundraise for us through events, campaigns and challenges. I liase with challenge providers, student fundraising groups, student unions and more to make sure students are hitting their fundraising targets and know the huge amount of positive change they are helping the charity bring about. This job includes overseeing many teams and managing many accounts as well as offering support to the Supporter Fundraising/Events Team in the charity.

Internship Experience UK - Public Sector, Policy and Charity

• Jul 2021 - Jul 2021

I undertook this 3 day internship experience about the public sector, policy and charity which saw me attending various seminars by different organisations about the specific areas of work. These organisations included the Civil Service Fast Stream and the charity Bookmark and included best work place practices, leadership, interview skills and much more. The internship experience finished with a project that had to be completed within 1 and a half days and was an example brief that would be giving to a Minister about an issue as well as a draft letter to a member of the public.My creditation for this can be seen on my certificates section.

Vice President

• Apr 2020 - Jul 2021

Kent RaG (Raise and Give) is the fundraising society of Kent Union at the University of Kent. I was elected to be Vice President in April 2020 for the year 2020-2021. We have also won a Kent Union Spotlight Award in 2021.This role has included:- virtually attended the 2020 Student Opportunities Festival- choosing our 2020/2021 challenges and recruiting a team of challenge leaders to lead them- working with the president to lead a team of 11 volunteers to create some amazing virtual events and campaigns- working out the budget for the year- having to deal with issues that arise quickly and efficiently

Marketing and Promo Coordinator

• Apr 2019 - Jul 2021

Kent RaG (Raise and Give) is the fundraising society of Kent Union at the University of Kent. I was elected as their Marketing and Promo Coordinator in April 2019 and relected in to the role in 2020. I run all the social media accounts and arrange all of the promotion for our events and challenges. While a member of the committee, Kent RaG won 'Collaboration of the Year' at the National Student Fundraising Awards and were nominated for 'Outstanding Committee of the Year' in Kent Union's Activities Awards 2020. I was awarded the 'Above and Beyond Award' at Kent RaG's 2020 awards for working above and beyond in my role and showing a deep commitment to the whole of RaG.Duties have included:- Attending the 2019 National Student Fundraising Association Conference (NaSFA) and virtually attending the 2020 Student Opportunities Festival (which replaced the NaSFA Conference)- Editing the entirety of the existing website using Squarespace to make it more accessible and cohesive in 2019 and then keeping it up to date since then.- Edit news articles and blog posts on kentrag.org- Organising and working with an executive committee of 13 to promote our various challenges (such as a Kilimanjaro climb and a Machu Picchu trek) across campus.- Taking over the Kent Union (the student union of the University of Kent) Instagram stories for 36 hours while our Jailbreak challenge took place.- Posting several times a week about our events and challenges on our various social media platforms.- Working closely with our Media Officer to make sure all our advertising materials are produced and posted on time.- Being in charge of 2 PR Officers who worked under me to promote around campus.- Organising all the promotion at the Welcome Fair and the Big Fair (Freshers and Refreshers Fairs).- Assisting the Treasurer and our Financial Team with bucket counts.- Assisting the Events Team in the setting up and running of events such as our annual Christmas party at The Venue.

Retail Assistant

• Apr 2018 - Jul 2021

Working in the on-campus shop for Kent Union at the University of Kent. The shop was previously called 'Essentials' and then became 'SU Shop' before becoming 'Kent Union's Co-Op' and 'Park Wood's Co-Op'. The different changes to the store has required adapting quickly and learning fast to allow me to continue doing my job. Tasks include till work, replenishing shelves, reducing stock and cleaning the store as well as working at the in store bakery, self service and running a university clothing stall.Skills gained through this job include: improved communication, teamwork, having to adapt quickly to situations, customer service, till skills, and problem solving.

Waitstaff

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

Waiting staff at a popular inn with responsibilities including taking and delivering orders, serving drinks, setting tables, polishing cutlery and cleaning glasses. Also, experience with cleaning the rooms and potwashing. Waiting staff at a popular inn with responsibilities including taking and delivering orders, serving drinks, setting tables, polishing cutlery and cleaning glasses. Also, experience with cleaning the rooms and potwashing.

Midday Supervisory Assistant

• Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

Was responsible for a child with learning difficulties and dietary restrictions during lunch times. Included supervising her eating, working on her school work with her and generally supervising and conversing with her. Was responsible for a child with learning difficulties and dietary restrictions during lunch times. Included supervising her eating, working on her school work with her and generally supervising and conversing with her.