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Adela Simo

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Optimistic with strong customer service aptitudes and a love for literature. Knowledgeable about creating engaging book displays and assisting customers in finding perfect read. Ready to use and develop communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills in Waterstones' part.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Hackney Society

Volunteer Wordpress editor
London, Lower Clapton
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed engaging editorial calendar with focus on Hackney History Festival.
  • Fostered positive relationships with Susan Doe, author of Women from Hackney's History vol II, through effective communication and feedback provision for some publications.

Nike

Customer retail assistant
London, Chelsea
11.2024 - Current
  • Maintained knowledge of products to provide recommendations to customers.
  • Bore and organised store setup for pleasant shopping experience.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing prompt and respectful service.

Freelance

Freelance Photographer
London, United Kingdom
06.2022 - 03.2025
  • Executed photographic projects, documenting travels across Southeast Asia with precision, creativity and eye for detail.
  • Collaborated with event photographer Marcus Cobden to document wedding of architect Hugo Davies in Devon.

University Miguel Hernández

Community Manager
Alicante, Spain
09.2019 - 07.2020
  • Spearheaded social media initiatives, email marketing campaigns, updated Biblio, and planned engaging blog content.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service while continually optimising office systems and processes.

Education

Bachelor's - Journalism

Carlos III University of Madrid
Spain

Skills

  • Upselling
  • Calm under pressure
  • Marketing
  • Publishing industry insights

Languages

Catalan
Native
Spanish
Native
English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Intermediate (B1)

Relevant Coursework

• Improve Your English, The London School of Journalism, current

• Writing Fiction course, West Herts Collage, March 2023 

Timeline

Hackney Society

Volunteer Wordpress editor
01.2025 - Current

Nike

Customer retail assistant
11.2024 - Current

Freelance

Freelance Photographer
06.2022 - 03.2025

University Miguel Hernández

Community Manager
09.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelor's - Journalism

Carlos III University of Madrid
Adela Simo