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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
06.2023 - 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
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • 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
03.2022 - 06.2023
  • 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
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • 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
09.2021 -

A-Levels - History, English Literature, Philosophy and Ethics

St Leonard's Catholic School
Durham
09.2019 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Writing features
  • Editing articles
  • Content creation
  • Customer rapport
  • Transformational leadership

Timeline

Ball Chair

Stephenson College JCR
06.2023 - Current

Profile Editor

Palatinate Newspaper
04.2023 - 09.2023

Volunteering and Outreach Officer

Stephenson College JCR
03.2022 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Theology

Durham University
09.2021 -

A-Levels - History, English Literature, Philosophy and Ethics

St Leonard's Catholic School
09.2019 - 06.2021

Volunteer Worker

ReFuse Cafe
09.2017 - 03.2020
Alice Theakston