Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
COMMERCIAL AWARENESS AND CURIOSITY
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Honour de Pledge

Derbyshire

Summary

An enthusiastic and detail-orientated English graduate from the University of Cambridge with strong skills in organisation, handling multiple deadlines and communication. Proven ability to achieve to the highest degree and eager to keep learning.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Waitress – Part-time

2024.11 - 2025.11
  • Enjoyed providing diligent customer service in a fast-paced environment. Worked effectively as part of a team, prioritising tasks and remaining calm under time pressure. Picked up shifts at short notice showing flexibility and dedication.

Social Secretary

Cambridge University Hillwalking Club
2022.10 - 2023.10
  • Organised social events for 40+ members, including managing budgets and planning logistics.
  • As part of one of the biggest University Societies, I prepared and delivered presentations to 100+ prospective members, explaining processes, answering questions, and ensuring risk awareness.

Subject Representative for English

Peterhouse
2022.10 - 2023.10
  • Acted as the first point of contact for incoming students, handling questions and anxieties in a friendly but professional manner.
  • Represented the college when speaking to prospective applicants.

Education

BA - English

Peterhouse, University of Cambridge
2021.10 - 2024.06

A-levels - Mathematics, English Literature, Philosophy

Silverdale Sixth Form
Sheffield

Skills

Sport

  • Self-supported and planned multi-day trekking and trail running
  • Bouldering, swimming

Travel

  • Italian Dolomites, Chamonix France, Scottish Highlands, Central and Northern Europe

Creative

  • Film enthusiast
  • Writing novels, screenplays, and playscripts

COMMERCIAL AWARENESS AND CURIOSITY

  • As a College Representative for Cambridge Women in Business Society (2023-24) I attended many insight events, including investing masterclasses and women in finance panels, gaining exposure to commercial decision-making.
  • With this Society I also attended outreach sessions with Magic Circle legal firms and the 'Big Four' accountancy firms which developed my understanding of professional environments and standards.
  • Regularly attended talks on current affairs, economics, and politics with Peterhouse Politics Society, momentarily satisfying my rampant curiosity and strengthening my contextual awareness.

Timeline

Waitress – Part-time

2024.11 - 2025.11

Social Secretary

Cambridge University Hillwalking Club
2022.10 - 2023.10

Subject Representative for English

Peterhouse
2022.10 - 2023.10

BA - English

Peterhouse, University of Cambridge
2021.10 - 2024.06

A-levels - Mathematics, English Literature, Philosophy

Silverdale Sixth Form
Honour de Pledge