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Bonnie McLaughlin

Reading,West Berkshire

Summary

I'm a friendly, hard-working person who enjoys working with people and making a positive impact. I've gained experience as a waitress and events assistant, where I learned how to stay organised, work well in a team, and keep calm under pressure. I also enjoy giving back to the community — volunteering at Cleeve Lodge with elderly residents taught me patience and empathy, while helping at St Anne's Primary School organising sports tournaments and reading to the children helped me grow my confidence and leadership skills.

At school, I was Head of House, a role that involved working with a team to support students and deal with a diverse range of issues. This meant listening to different perspectives, coming up with fair solutions, and ensuring problems were resolved quickly and efficiently. It taught me how to communicate clearly, stay calm in challenging situations, and bring people together to achieve the best outcome. I'm motivated, adaptable, and always ready to get stuck in, willing to learn and make sure things run smoothly.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

lifeguarding

The Oratory Prep School
Reading, West Berkshire
06.2025 - Current
  • Supervised swimming pool classes while performing lifeguarding duties.
  • Ensured safety of all participants through monitoring and intervention.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in the facility on a daily basis.

Events assiant

The Swan Hotel
Goring, Oxfordshire
05.2025 - Current
  • Executed daily responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Acquired and applied new skills to enhance productivity.
  • Delivered all tasks within tight deadlines to maintain workflow.
  • Exhibited respect and friendliness to support colleagues and customers.
  • Managed diverse customer interactions in a fast-paced environment to ensure optimal guest experiences.

Work experience

The Oratory School
Reading
06.2024 - 08.2025
  • Facilitated guest orientation and ensured readiness of boarding houses through thorough cleaning.
  • Maintained a high level of service whilst dealing with client queries and complaints.
  • Coordinated effectively with diverse teams for successful project execution.

Waitress

Choclate Cafe
Goring, Oxfordshire
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Prepared hot drinks and served tray bakes and ice cream to customers.
  • Took orders from customers at the till and served tables with food and drinks.
  • Maintained cleanliness of tables, floors, and toilets to ensure hygiene standards.
  • Assisted with inventory management, streamlined restaurant operations.
  • Accommodated special event needs, provided customised services for parties.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, ensured balanced till at end of shift.

Education

A Level - English Literature, Drama, design and technology

The Oratory School
Reading
September 2020 - 06.2025

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Work ethic
  • Event coordination
  • Guest relations

Affiliations

Drama - achieving distiction from entry level to gold medal

Violin- grade 7

Hockey

Reading

Certification

RLSS UK Qualification Level 3 in Pool Lifeguarding

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

lifeguarding

The Oratory Prep School
06.2025 - Current

Events assiant

The Swan Hotel
05.2025 - Current

Work experience

The Oratory School
06.2024 - 08.2025

Waitress

Choclate Cafe
06.2023 - 08.2023

A Level - English Literature, Drama, design and technology

The Oratory School
September 2020 - 06.2025
Bonnie McLaughlin