Alicia Wing Shien Yap
Cardiff
Summary
Optimistic and personable individual enthusiastic about meeting new people. Strong presentation skills and real go-getter. Furthermore, Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Magazine Designer & Illustrator
Quench Magazine Cardiff Students Media
Cardiff, CRF
2023.11 - Current
- Used Adobe Creative Suite to edit images for use in marketing materials and website content.
- Applied color theory and lighting techniques in drawings and illustrations to add excitement, focus, and depth.
- Developed illustrations for books and magazines.
- Designed and executed original artwork for Quench.
Restaurant Waiter
Café
2022.05 - 2023.08
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Assistant Accountant
Family Business
2021.10 - 2022.03
- Interacted respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues, and provide assistance.
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files, and sorting mail.
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions, and directed individuals to office locations.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Communications
Cardiff University
United Kingdom 2023.09 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Taylor's University
Malaysia 2022.03 - 2023.03
No Degree - Foundation in Arts
Sunway College
MalaysiaNo Degree - GCSE's
Westlake International School
MalaysiaSkills
Excellent Communication
Flexible and Adaptable
Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 50 people in the event of Festival of Diversity.
Timeline
Magazine Designer & Illustrator
Quench Magazine Cardiff Students Media
2023.11 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Communications
Cardiff University
2023.09 - Current
Restaurant Waiter
Café
2022.05 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Taylor's University
2022.03 - 2023.03
Assistant Accountant
Family Business
2021.10 - 2022.03
No Degree - Foundation in Arts
Sunway College
No Degree - GCSE's
Westlake International School