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Aylin Acarturk

London,LOndon

Summary

Highly professional and conscientious recent UCL graduate with seven years of continual work experience in a variety of different roles. I have always had a passion for reading, which led me to a degree in Comparative Literature. Through my degree I also spent two years studying Arabic language and specialised in Middle Eastern cultures and literature, completing my dissertation on Palestinian and Iranian resistance literature from the diaspora, with a focus on exile and displacement. Through an interdisciplinary degree at a top university, as well as work experience, I have gained excellent communication skills, discipline in working to a deadline, creative and analytical thinking and IT skills. I have experience in working with a diverse range of people in both academic, professional and social settings, which I believe has been highly beneficial to sharing and developing new ideas.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

English language assistant

Refugee Council
London, City of London
09.2024 - Current
  • At Refugee Council, I have been volunteering with a refugee once a week for the past three months, helping her to improve her conversational English.
  • I have received a variety of in house training in safeguarding, confidentiality and understanding, working with vulnerable adults in a respectful and professional manner
  • The role has required me to plan and conduct our sessions based on the clients individual needs, requiring flexibility, patience, creativity and collaboration
  • I have also learnt about the asylum and immigration system in the UK and wider world and I am keen to expand my knowledge and experience in this area.


Senior Front of House

Urban Pubs&Bars
London, City of London
02.2023 - Current
  • Worked part time during university in a busy Central London pub, contributing to the running of both the bar and front of house
  • Welcomed guests with warmth and professionalism to establish positive first impressions.


Reception supervisor

Cubitt House
London, Greater London
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Co-ordinated check-ins and check-outs to ensure smooth operations.
  • Handled reservations, restaurant bookings and enquiries
  • Oversaw front desk operations and trained team to handle high volume work with professionalism and accuracy.
  • Scheduled employee shifts, guaranteeing round-the-clock service availability.

Waiter

Caprice Holdings
London, City of London
02.2020 - 11.2021

Waiter, Supervisor, Training Manager

NZR group
London, City of London
07.2018 - 02.2020
  • High end, fast paced environment
  • Gained knowledge of food and drinks pairings and was quickly promoted to food training manager
  • Learnt how to work efficiently under pressure, while prioritising guest experience and a positive working environment for my team
  • Administrative responsibilities including: managing rotas for a team of over 20 people, cashing up, creating an online training programme, corresponding with reservations team and suppliers

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature with Arabic

University College London
London
09/2021 - 06/2024

A-Levels - Government and Politics, History, English Literature

Alexandra Park School
London
09/2016 - 05/2018

GCSEs -

Alexandra Park School
London
09/2015 - 06/2016

Skills

  • Training in adult safeguarding
  • Skills in IT packages including Microsoft
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills
  • Critical-thinking
  • Knowledge of Turkish, Arabic and Spanish languages
  • Have always maintained a professional positive attitude towards work

Languages

Arabic
Elementary
Turkish
Intermediate
English
Native
Spanish
Beginner

Timeline

English language assistant

Refugee Council
09.2024 - Current

Senior Front of House

Urban Pubs&Bars
02.2023 - Current

Reception supervisor

Cubitt House
03.2022 - 12.2022

Waiter

Caprice Holdings
02.2020 - 11.2021

Waiter, Supervisor, Training Manager

NZR group
07.2018 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature with Arabic

University College London
09/2021 - 06/2024

A-Levels - Government and Politics, History, English Literature

Alexandra Park School
09/2016 - 05/2018

GCSEs -

Alexandra Park School
09/2015 - 06/2016
Aylin Acarturk