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EDWARD PHILLIPS

Bude

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with strong expertise in time management, team collaboration, and effective communication. Proficient in organisational skills, cash handling, basic accounting, and EPOS system operation, ensuring seamless operational efficiency. Adept at critical thinking to address challenges and optimise processes. Committed to leveraging these skills to contribute to organisational success while pursuing opportunities for professional growth.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Lighting Design

  • I helped with 4 out of 5 school productions including; beauty and the Beast and Our house.
  • I used the Magic Q software with Chamsys board.
  • At my current sixth form I'm currently helping with the lighting and sound design, however I'm yet to produce anything as it is still very early on.
  • Within, the lighting we will be using projections to project onto the floor as our production will be in the round.
  • Curious incident of the dog in the night time.
  • During summer of 2023 I was given the opportunity to see how Maidenhead festival works behind the stage with lighting, sound and stage management.

Hotel waiter

Falcon Hotel
Bude, Cornwall
11.2023 - Current
  • Understood the importance of allergen awareness and consistently communicated this information when taking orders.
  • Set up tables for events, ensuring a smooth-running function.
  • Polished cutlery and glassware, displaying attention to detail.
  • Worked well under pressure during busy periods without compromising on service quality.
  • Collaborated closely with events team to ensure seamless execution of activities.
  • Coordinated with maintenance team and reception, managing cash handling and banking tasks.

Assistant

Little Owls - Childcare
01.2023 - 07.2023

Sales assistant

Londis
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • I worked on a delivery day, which meant I was able to sufficiently stock shelves and check products to make sure that they were in the EPOS system.
  • I worked on a Saturday morning, where I was stacking newspapers, milk and bread.
  • As well as this I helped customers with their shopping orders.
  • During my time at this job I was able to gain communication skills and I am able to talk to people of all ages, helping them to the best of my abilities.

Teacher assistant

St Mary's School
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • I was able to collaborate with teachers who were able to show me how to communicate separately with children with learning difficulties.
  • This also let me experience a different working environment and safeguarding techniques.
  • Helping young children (6 months - 2 years) with dinner time and play time.
  • This job also linked very well with my previous work experience at St Mary's, because I was able to bring forward techniques in communication.

Education

GCSEs - English literature and language, Mathematics, Science, Spanish, Business and enterprise, Drama and Geography

Woolmer Hill School
Haslemere, Surrey
01.2018 - 01.2023

A-levels - Psychology, Economics, Media studies

Bude haven
Bude, Cornwall
09.2023 - 06.2025

Skills

  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Organisational skills
  • Cash handling
  • Basic accounting
  • EPOS system operation
  • Critical thinking

Custom

Lighting Design, Assisted with 4 out of 5 school productions including 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Our House'. Used Magic Q software with Chamsys board., 08/2018, 06/2023 Current Production, Helping with lighting and sound design for 'Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time'., 09/2023, Present Maidenhead Festival, Gained experience in lighting, sound, and stage management., 06/2023, 06/2023

Certification

Accenture: Digital Skills - Social Media

FSA: Food Allergy and intolerance training

ACAS: Managing People

NaCTSO: Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Awareness

Affiliations

  • Duke Of Edinburgh
  • Photography

Accomplishments

Jon Coney Award (Budehaven Sixth Form) - This was for helping during school productions and teaching younger students how to use equipment.

Timeline

Hotel waiter

Falcon Hotel
11.2023 - Current

A-levels - Psychology, Economics, Media studies

Bude haven
09.2023 - 06.2025

Assistant

Little Owls - Childcare
01.2023 - 07.2023

Teacher assistant

St Mary's School
01.2021 - 01.2022

Sales assistant

Londis
01.2020 - 01.2023

GCSEs - English literature and language, Mathematics, Science, Spanish, Business and enterprise, Drama and Geography

Woolmer Hill School
01.2018 - 01.2023

Lighting Design

EDWARD PHILLIPS