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Destiny Andrady

Destiny Andrady

Reading, Caversham,Berkshire

Summary

As a dynamic and driven professional with a 2.1 degree in Psychology and diverse experience spanning customer service, content creation, education, and hospitality. Passionate about continuous learning and creative expression, thrives in roles that allow me to contribute ideas, make a positive impact on my community, and foster growth. My enthusiasm for communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, paired with my adaptability and innovative mindset, positions me to excel in any environment. Hobbies include creative writing, learning guitar, exploring music, and studying Spanish, reflecting my love for learning and self-improvement.

Offering strong background in business and marketing principles, combined with talent for communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledgeable about curriculum development and student engagement, with knack for fostering positive learning environment. Ready to use and develop leadership, analytical thinking, and mentoring skills in new roles.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Online Tutor

Prospero Teaching
London, City of London
03.2024 - Current
  • Delivered personalised and impactful online tutoring sessions, enhancing student engagement and academic growth.
  • Utilised strong communication and organisational skills to manage and tailor lessons to individual learning styles.
  • Completed periodic training to gain knowledge of emerging trends in education.
  • Taught weekly 1:1 classes to 3 students weekly, focussing on functional skills such as English and Maths Level 1.

Content creator / Presenter

Kitchen Flora
London
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Managed over 100 customers a day.
  • Increased Sales by 20%.
  • Developed, presented engaging content to boost sales, connecting with diverse audiences through videos, writing, live presentations.
  • Showcased storytelling, creativity, adapting messages to align with audience preferences.
  • Curated, edited visual written content for various digital platforms, maintaining brand consistency.
  • Improvised in live situations.

Receptionist and Administrator

Gonville Hotel
Cambridge
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Working as a receptionist at a luxurious 4-star establishment, was a dynamic and rewarding experience.
  • Delivered exceptional guest service, handling reservations, check-ins/outs, and requests efficiently.
  • Acted as the face of the hotel, ensuring every guest’s experience was seamless and enjoyable.
  • Reduced waiting times through effective time and resource management.

Bar Supervisor

Silverstar Hospitality
Nottingham
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Created a welcoming and memorable environment for customers, ensuring exceptional service.
  • Oversaw bar operations, including inventory management, staff supervision, and health and safety compliance.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and fostered a cohesive team environment to maintain efficient service.
  • Supervised team members to ensure excellent service delivery.
  • Trained staff for improved service quality and professionalism.
  • Built loyal customer base by creating welcoming environment with top quality service.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Link3 Recruitment
Nottingham
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • In the context of my psychology degree, I efficiently managed my time. This meant attending classes, dedicating time to studying, and completing assignments.
  • Continuous self-improvement was essential.
  • Adapted learning materials to meet the unique needs of SEN students, fostering classroom engagement.
  • Encouraged independent learning through structured tasks, boosting self-reliance skills.
  • Managed behaviour strategies to promote positive conduct, utilising insights from my psychology degree.

Sales Assistant

Ann Summers
Reading
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Proactively sought employment in the sales field during the summer break.
  • Provided tailored advice to customers on product features, quality, and care, building trust and rapport.
  • Supported diverse customers, ensuring a seamless shopping experience during a high-paced retail environment.
  • Encouraged customers to locate stock, making bespoke orders where possible.

Waitress and Hostess

Nandos
Reading - Nottingham
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • During my four-year tenure as a Waitress and Hostess at Nando's, I successfully balanced my responsibilities with my academic pursuits, commuting between Reading and Nottingham for university.
  • Maintained excellent guest satisfaction by providing attentive, proactive and helpful service.
  • Checked customer IDs to confirm age before selling age-restricted products.
  • Verified completed orders and served guests at tables.
  • Checked in with customers during meals to check orders were received correctly and met guests' expectations.
  • Arranged tables and set up linens and silverware in preparation for guests.

Education

Psychology - Second class honours

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Nottingham
09.2020 - 07.2023

A-Levels - English Literature and language

Reading College
Reading
09.2018 - 06.2020

A-Levels - Psychology

Reading College
Reading
09.2018 - 06.2020

B-Tec - Applied Law

Reading College
Reading
09.2018 - 06.2020

Skills

  • Collaborative and Curious Creative
  • Excellent Communication Time Management
  • Multi-tasking Creativity & Innovation
  • Problem Solving Analytical Thinking
  • IT Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Teamwork & Independent Working Leadership & Initiative
  • Adaptability Reliability
  • Emotional Intelligence Critical Thinker
  • Psychology Driven Growth-Oriented
  • Website Builder Trend awareness

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Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Beginner

Affiliations

  • Creative Writing: Exploring storytelling and written expression.
  • Music: Learning guitar and enjoying diverse musical genres.
  • Language Learning: Studying Spanish to broaden cultural understanding.
  • Community Engagement: Passionate about contributing to positive change and supporting local initiatives.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Online Tutor

Prospero Teaching
03.2024 - Current

Content creator / Presenter

Kitchen Flora
01.2024 - 12.2024

Receptionist and Administrator

Gonville Hotel
08.2023 - 01.2024

Bar Supervisor

Silverstar Hospitality
01.2022 - 01.2023

SEN Teaching Assistant

Link3 Recruitment
01.2022 - 01.2023

Sales Assistant

Ann Summers
06.2021 - 09.2021

Psychology - Second class honours

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
09.2020 - 07.2023

A-Levels - English Literature and language

Reading College
09.2018 - 06.2020

A-Levels - Psychology

Reading College
09.2018 - 06.2020

B-Tec - Applied Law

Reading College
09.2018 - 06.2020

Waitress and Hostess

Nandos
01.2018 - 01.2021
Destiny Andrady