Alice Theakston
Durham,Durham
Summary
Focused and driven team player with a clearly demonstrated ability to organise work, establish priorities and delegate tasks to meet the needs and wants of over 1,000 students. Skilled in communicating to meet performance and productivity requirements while maintaining a positive attitude. Proven expertise in management, organisation and customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Ball Chair
Stephenson College JCR
Durham, Durham
2023.06 - Current
- Kept accurate records, upholding compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Maintained smooth operations through careful management of two assistants and a large committee
- Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.
- Supervised budgets and timelines, ensuring a successful ball for over 1,000 students
Profile Editor
Palatinate Newspaper
Durham, Durham
2023.04 - 2023.09
- Contributed to ateam focused on maintaining consistent, accurate and professional content.
- Prepared, wrote and edited high profile articles on key figures like Andy Burnham
- Learnt and mastered the use of professional standard Indesign
Volunteering and Outreach Officer
Stephenson College JCR
Durham, Durham
2022.03 - 2023.06
- Oversaw multiple volunteering opportunities simultaneously, directing assessments, conducting interviews and recommending best courses of action.
- Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by students
- Built positive, productive volunteering relationships for enhanced social support.
- Scheduled social media posts using Canva, optimising reach and maximising community engagement.
Volunteer Worker
ReFuse Cafe
Durham, Durham
2017.09 - 2020.03
- Worked with compassion and empathy to engage people from diverse backgrounds.
- Assisted with running group sessions, encouraging members to actively participate for improved support.
- Prepared hot drinks and snacks for service users, offering warm, welcoming environment for duration of stay.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Durham University
Durham 2021.09 -
A-Levels - History, English Literature, Philosophy and Ethics
St Leonard's Catholic School
Durham 2019.09 - 2021.06
Skills
- Community engagement
- Writing features
- Editing articles
- Content creation
- Customer rapport
- Transformational leadership
Timeline
Ball Chair
Stephenson College JCR
2023.06 - Current
Profile Editor
Palatinate Newspaper
2023.04 - 2023.09
Volunteering and Outreach Officer
Stephenson College JCR
2022.03 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Durham University
2021.09 -
A-Levels - History, English Literature, Philosophy and Ethics
St Leonard's Catholic School
2019.09 - 2021.06
Volunteer Worker
ReFuse Cafe
2017.09 - 2020.03