Alana Ray
Marlow,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Humble and hardworking waiter and studying actor determined to deliver outstanding services. Values a transparent and disciplined workspace where all customers and colleagues have positive relationships than enrich the company and individual lives. Detail oriented, fast learner, strong memory and strong stamina. I value building real rapport with customers through open ended conversation, listening more than I speak, and ensuring they feel seen and appreciated, my acting and writing enrich this perspective.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Costume Design Assistant
Tower Theatre
04.2026 - Current
Waitress
El Cerdo
03.2025 - Current
- Warm, hospitable, direct communication
- Multi-roleing, multitasking and teamwork
- Problem solving and staying calm under pressure
- Managing table bookings, emails and phone calls
- Compliance with health regulations, seasonal and hourly deals and dietary requirements
- Hosting events
- Teaching new staff members
- Hosting events (wedding, birthday and wake private hires)
- Taking card payments, refunds and cash handling
- Managing direct daily manager reports and cash ups before locking up
- Reviewing and organizing incoming stock orders
Wardrobe Runner
South London Theatre
03.2026 - 05.2026
Costume Designer
KDC Theatre
03.2026 - 04.2026
Theatre Volunteer
GDIF
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Upselling, customer service, communicating with general public.
Runner, Assistant Director
08.2025 - 08.2025
- The Laoganma Guy Short Indie Film - 1st AD: Joe Shelby, Cam OP: Dimi Vakrilov
Runner, Third Camera Assistant
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Bus Stop Graduation Film - 1st AD: Syed Farhaz Hussain, 2nd AD: Shriya
Waitress/Bartender
The Compleat Angler
09.2022 - 01.2025
- Warm, hospitable, direct communication
- Petty cash handling
- Multiroleing and teamwork
- Service, bartending, and events experience
- Restocking and reviewing incoming orders
Education
A-Levels - Drama and Theatre, Media, Literature
Great Marlow School
Marlow, Buckinghamshire07.2024
Acting
The Actors Lounge
Reading 2026 - 2026
Beck Emotional Access Technique
Beck Drama
London 2026 - 2026
No Degree - Television Production
University of Westminster
HarrowSkills
- Safety Passport Certified
- Digital Marketing
- Proficient at Word and Excel
- Costume Design and construction
- Screenwriting
- Acting
- Physical labour (bodybuiliding/powerlifting)
- Strong memory, strong stamina, positive attitude
Custom Section
- 2025-07-01, 2025-07-31, Runner, Third Camera Assistant, Bus Stop Graduation Film, Syed Farhaz Hussain, Shriya
- 2025-08-01, 2025-08-31, Runner, Assistant Director, The Laoganma Guy Short Indie Film, Joe Shelby, Dimi Vakrilov
References
Samuel, Hockley, Westminster, Freelance Director, Westminster Alumni, available on request
Timeline
Costume Design Assistant
Tower Theatre
04.2026 - Current
Wardrobe Runner
South London Theatre
03.2026 - 05.2026
Costume Designer
KDC Theatre
03.2026 - 04.2026
Runner, Assistant Director
08.2025 - 08.2025
Theatre Volunteer
GDIF
07.2025 - 09.2025
Runner, Third Camera Assistant
07.2025 - 07.2025
Waitress
El Cerdo
03.2025 - Current
Waitress/Bartender
The Compleat Angler
09.2022 - 01.2025
Beck Emotional Access Technique
Beck Drama
2026 - 2026
Acting
The Actors Lounge
2026 - 2026
A-Levels - Drama and Theatre, Media, Literature
Great Marlow School
No Degree - Television Production
University of Westminster