ARYA THAKRAR
London,Greater London
Summary
University of Nottingham graduate with a 2:1 BA (Hons) in Hispanic Studies and a Distinction in Spoken Spanish. Experienced across beauty, retail, hospitality and live events, with a passion for beauty marketing, branding and consumer engagement. Through customer-facing roles and brand activations, I have developed strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills while representing brands in fast-paced environments. I enjoy creating positive customer experiences, working collaboratively and bringing enthusiasm and creativity to every project. I am seeking a graduate opportunity within beauty marketing, PR, brand partnerships or events where I can continue learning and contribute to a growing team.
Overview
3
3
Languages
Work history
Brand Events Assistant
Lucky's Matcha Club
London
- Represented the brand at high-profile London pop-up events, delivering a premium customer experience.
- Engaged confidently with customers, effectively representing a growing lifestyle brand and fostering brand loyalty.
- Maintained excellent service and strong brand presentation in fast-paced environments, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with event teams to streamline customer journeys and optimise operations at events.
Events Assistant
Eventually Events
London
- Assisted with planning and delivering weddings and private events from preparation through to completion.
- Coordinated suppliers, guest requirements and event timelines.
- Worked closely with the events team to ensure seamless delivery under tight deadlines.
- Developed strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
Sales Assistant
Cool Herbals
- Represented a skincare brand at one of the UK's largest beauty exhibitions.
- Demonstrated skincare products and advised customers based on their needs.
- Helped drive sales through confident product recommendations and customer engagement.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards and attractive product displays.
- Gained valuable insight into the beauty industry and consumer purchasing behaviour.
- Olympia Beauty Exhibition
Client & Organisation Assistant
Kundakala
London
- Managed customer appointments and client enquiries within a creative small business.
- Organised schedules, garments and event logistics to ensure efficient operations.
- Supported customer fittings and maintained excellent client relationships.
- Assisted with day-to-day organisation across multiple ongoing projects.
Barista
Joe & The Juice
Regent Street, London
- Delivered exceptional customer service in one of London's busiest stores.
- Worked efficiently under pressure while managing multiple customer orders.
- Developed strong teamwork, communication and time management skills.
Barista & Waitress
Dan and Decarlo Café
London
- Prepared speciality coffee and provided attentive table service.
- Assisted with opening, closing and daily operational responsibilities.
Barista
Bar Spot Pop-Up Events
London
- Prepared speciality coffee at busy pop-up events across London.
- Adapted quickly to different venues while maintaining high customer service standards.
Retail Assistant
Lovisa Jewellery
Brent Cross
- Delivered excellent customer service within a busy retail environment.
- Supported visual merchandising and maintained attractive product displays.
Hospitality Assistant
Greek Lightning Food Truck
Alexandra Palace
- Worked in a fast-paced outdoor event environment.
- Managed customer orders, payments and food preparation while maintaining excellent service.
Barista and all rounder
Blank street
London
2025.07 - 2025.10
- Maintained cleanliness of the café area whilst preparing orders.
- Upheld excellent relationships with regular clients fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Assisted in inventory control measures for effective stock management.
- Addressed any customer complaints or issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Trained new staff members on café operations, fostering teamwork and consistency.
- Provided a welcoming atmosphere to customers, promoting return visits.
- Offered personalised beverage recommendations, enhancing customer rapport.
Education
BA (Hons) - Hispanic Studies
University of Nottingham
Translation & Interpretation
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Barcelonaundefined
The Wren Academy Sixth Form
Skills
- Brand Representation
- Customer Experience
- Event Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Organisation
- Team Collaboration
- Visual Merchandising
- Microsoft Office
- Canva (currently developing)
- Social Media Awareness
- POS Systems
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Native
Spanish (Advanced)
Advanced
Gujarati (Advanced)
Intermediate
INTERESTS
Beauty, Skincare, Brand Marketing, Fashion, Fitness & Wellbeing, Content Creation, Violin (Grade 6), Ballet (Grade 6), Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Young Political Leader Programme – InvestIN Education
- Participated in career insight workshops, debates and leadership exercises with industry professionals.
- Young Professionals Work Experience Programme
- Attended employability workshops focused on professional development and communication.
Timeline
Barista and all rounder
Blank street
2025.07 - 2025.10
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The Wren Academy Sixth Form
Translation & Interpretation
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Hospitality Assistant
Greek Lightning Food Truck
Retail Assistant
Lovisa Jewellery
Barista
Bar Spot Pop-Up Events
Barista & Waitress
Dan and Decarlo Café
Barista
Joe & The Juice
Client & Organisation Assistant
Kundakala
Sales Assistant
Cool Herbals
Events Assistant
Eventually Events
Brand Events Assistant
Lucky's Matcha Club
BA (Hons) - Hispanic Studies
University of Nottingham