Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
Amber Rose Lydon

Amber Rose Lydon

Halesowen,West Midlands

Summary

I have recently graduated from Edgehill University and I am now looking for a career path with an opportunity for professional development. I am enthusiastic in all aspects of learning and enjoy using the skills I have developed during my 3 years at University. I am an empathetic, hardworking individual with outstanding communication skills.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Sales Advisor (Summer job)

Carpetright
Merryhill Dudley, West Midlands
06.2022 - 09.2024
  • Greeting customers and assisting them with their needs
  • Advising customers on the correct products to meet their needs
  • Building quotations and following up
  • Answering telephone enquiries and booking all fitting appointments
  • Maintaining and organising the store

Seasonal Cinema Host

ODEON Cinemas
Merryhill, Dudley, West Midlands
06.2021 - 09.2024

Whilst on Summer break I also worked part-time as a seasonal cinema host, duties included


  • Maximised audience capacity by efficiently allocating seating and promptly selling tickets.
  • Preparing and serving food and drinks, including working as a Barista during Costa training
  • Greeting and assisting customer with any requirements
  • Cleaning cinema screens to a high standard

Creative Writing Mentor (Voluntary)

Edgehill University
Liverpool, Merseyside
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Empowered first year students to make informed decisions and evaluate their writing skills in a workshop environment
  • Provided constructive feedback and guidance, challenging mentees to expand perspectives and reach full potential.
  • Assisted with writing techniques
  • Editing work
  • Creatives ideas as a team

Marketing Assistant (Work Experience)

Clancy Consultants
Birmingham, West Midlands
03.2024 - 03.2024
  • Collaborated with marketing manager, clients and partners to support marketing strategy development.
  • Suggested ideas for creative and engaging social media posts.
  • Created innovative social media posts and schedules to drive engagement.
  • Attended meetings

Reading mentor (Voluntary)

Reading Heroes
Liverpool, Merseyside
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Read to young students to develop positive self-image, enhance self-esteem, and improve self-reliance.
  • Held one-to-one training for struggling and underachieving students requiring extra tuition.
  • Assisted with comprehension skills
  • Produced activities based on literature we were reading, adapting to meet students' abilities.
  • Tracking students progress

Story Maker (Work Experience)

Magical Story Jars
Liverpool, Merseyside
01.2022 - 09.2023
  • Creating and writing stories for children to help engage and encourage all pupils
  • Writing blogs and social media post
  • Attending events to assist children with their reading and writing, creating activities and engaging in parents and children alike
  • Setting up events

Office Junior (Summer job)

Clancy Consultants
Birmingham, West Midlands
06.2021 - 09.2021

During the Summer break from University I worked as an Office Junior at a leading Consultants. Duties included;


  • Constructing and sending emails
  • Quality control of drawings
  • Answering telephones and reception duties
  • All adhoc duties


Teaching Assistant (Work Experience)

Lightwoods Primary School
Oldbury, West Midlands
07.2018 - 07.2018

Whilst in my last year of Senior School I gained work experience in a Primary School. Duties included;


  • Assisting teachers with administrative duties
  • Supporting the children in their learning
  • Taking responsibility for the children in their free time
  • Assisted Teachers in their classroom displays



Education

Creative Writing (BA) Hons - English

Edgehill University, Liverpool
09.2021 - 05.2024

3 A Levels - English, History and Sociology

King Edward VI College, Stourbridge, West Midlands
09.2019 - 07.2021

GCSEs - 7 GSCE's Grade 7-5 including Maths (5) and English (7)

Windsor High Scool, Halesowen, West Midlands
09.2014 - 06.2019

Skills

  • Creative writing
  • Communication
  • Eager to learn new skills
  • Rapport building

Affiliations

  • I enjoy writing, editing, proof reading and I am an avid reader. In my spare time I enjoy going to the cinema and socialising with friends.

Accomplishments

I have a (BA) Hons in creative writing.

Timeline

Marketing Assistant (Work Experience) - Clancy Consultants
03.2024 - 03.2024
Sales Advisor (Summer job) - Carpetright
06.2022 - 09.2024
Creative Writing Mentor (Voluntary) - Edgehill University
01.2022 - 05.2024
Reading mentor (Voluntary) - Reading Heroes
01.2022 - 09.2023
Story Maker (Work Experience) - Magical Story Jars
01.2022 - 09.2023
Edgehill University - Creative Writing (BA) Hons, English
09.2021 - 05.2024
Seasonal Cinema Host - ODEON Cinemas
06.2021 - 09.2024
Office Junior (Summer job) - Clancy Consultants
06.2021 - 09.2021
King Edward VI College - 3 A Levels, English, History and Sociology
09.2019 - 07.2021
Teaching Assistant (Work Experience) - Lightwoods Primary School
07.2018 - 07.2018
Windsor High Scool - GCSEs, 7 GSCE's Grade 7-5 including Maths (5) and English (7)
09.2014 - 06.2019
Amber Rose Lydon