Ellie Mae Turpie
Poole,Dorset
Summary
Creative and motivated professional with a background in social media content creation and audience engagement, alongside experience as a Dental Nurse in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Skilled in producing lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and food content for Instagram, growing an audience of 10K+ followers and collaborating with international brands. Highly organised and empathetic, with strong communication skills, experience in trend research, caption writing, analytics tracking, and maintaining a consistent visual brand identity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Dental Nurse
Hamworthy Dental Practice
, Bournemouth
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered chair-side support independently, ensuring efficient procedures and positive patient experiences.
- Managed patient records with full responsibility for accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
- Educated patients on oral health and hygiene, enhancing preventive care outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with the dental team to streamline clinic operations and improve workflow.
Trainee Dental Nurse
Hamworthy Dental Practice
Poole
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Learned and assisted with clinical procedures, gaining hands-on experience in dental techniques.
- Supported patient comfort and reassurance while developing strong interpersonal skills.
- Observed and followed infection control, health & safety, and sterilisation protocols.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, including accurate record-keeping and appointment preparation.
Customer Assistant
Tesco
, Bournemouth
11.2017 - 12.2022
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness throughout there store, enhancing overall ambiance and shopping experience.
- Informed customers regarding promotions and warranty services to increase sales.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
- Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem solving skills.
Hospitality worker
Rockley Park, Haven Holiday Park /Shakeaway, Poole
, Bournemouth
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Delivered prompt, efficient services to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Maintained excellent level of customer service in a busy and demanding restaurant environment.
- Provided excellent teamwork within the hospitality venues.
Education
OCR Nationals - ICT
Carter Community School/Cornerstone Academy
BTEC Level 1 Certificate - Dance
Carter Community School/Cornerstone Academy
GCSEs -
Carter Community School
PooleBCS Level 2 ECDL Certificate - IT Application Skills
Carter Community School
A Level - Drama and Theatre
Brockenhurst College
A-Levels - Film Studies
Brockenhurst College
BrockenhurstArt and Design- Textile Design
Brockenhurst College
BrockenhurstBTEC Level 3 90-Credit Diploma - Art and Design
Brockenhurst College
OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma - Art and Design
Brockenhurst College
GCSEs - Highfield Funcational Skills in Mathematics
Exalt Training LTD
Level 3 Diploma in the principles and practice of dental nursing (integrated apprenticeship)
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Skills
- Communication & Customer Care
- Time Management & Organisation
- Problem Solving
- Content Creation & Audience Engagement
- Research & Attention to Detail
- Teamwork & Reliability
Accomplishments
- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver
- Young Enterprise Programme
- Built and managed an Instagram account with 10K+ followers, collaborating with overseas brands including US-based companies who reached out following my content uploads.
Digital and Creative Skills
- Instagram content creation (posts, stories and reels)
- Caption writing and hashtag strategy
- Social media trend research
- Analytics and engagement tracking
- Visual branding and aesthetics
- Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook
- Canva
- Capcut
INTERESTS
- Maintaining an active lifestyle, including fitness and running
- Passionate about travel and exploring new destinations
- Creating lifestyle, beauty, and fashion content for Instagram
- Enjoy discovering new places and experiences with family and friends
- Motivated by personal development and setting challenges, such as completing Couch to 5K
Certification
First Aid certified, with yearly refresher training at the dental practice.
Social Media Experience
- Create lifestyle, beauty, fashion, and food content with a consistent style, engaging captions, and active follower interaction to drive engagement for the last 5 years.
- Built and maintain an Instagram account with 10K+ followers, growing a loyal and interactive community.
- Collaborated with international and small businesses to develop and elevate their brands.
- Frequently approached by brands and businesses to work together due to authentic and unique content and engaged audience.
- Member of a social media bloggers’ network, supporting businesses and products through promotional campaigns and content creation.
- Monitor trends and analyse engagement metrics to optimise content strategy and improve reach.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dental Nurse
Hamworthy Dental Practice
10.2025 - 01.2026
Trainee Dental Nurse
Hamworthy Dental Practice
01.2023 - 10.2025
Customer Assistant
Tesco
11.2017 - 12.2022
Hospitality worker
Rockley Park, Haven Holiday Park /Shakeaway, Poole
03.2016 - 08.2017
OCR Nationals - ICT
Carter Community School/Cornerstone Academy
BTEC Level 1 Certificate - Dance
Carter Community School/Cornerstone Academy
GCSEs -
Carter Community School
BCS Level 2 ECDL Certificate - IT Application Skills
Carter Community School
A Level - Drama and Theatre
Brockenhurst College
A-Levels - Film Studies
Brockenhurst College
Art and Design- Textile Design
Brockenhurst College
BTEC Level 3 90-Credit Diploma - Art and Design
Brockenhurst College
OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma - Art and Design
Brockenhurst College
GCSEs - Highfield Funcational Skills in Mathematics
Exalt Training LTD
Level 3 Diploma in the principles and practice of dental nursing (integrated apprenticeship)
TempDent