Ellie Wollaston
Harlow,Essex
Summary
A professional with a strong work ethic and a creative mind, skilled in leadership, verbal communication, decision making, and problem solving. Demonstrating a proven ability to drive a team forward and achieve desired results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Presenter: Actor and Shift leader
Haven
2024.01 - Current
- I've loved my job for the past three years and want to grow within this company.
- The role of shift leader has meant leading the team in my manager's absence and making quick decisions.
- Throughout the rehearsal process for the new season I fully lead all the rehearsals and taught a team all the content.
- As shift leader I have also created rotas and completed timesheets, with an understanding of how a department runs.
- Working at Combe Haven I have built a rapport with the owners and have a great understanding of what entertainment they like to see.
- I've also had guests come back year after year that I have looked after and created memories that last a lifetime, from character meets to improvised 1 on 1 activities to include everyone.
- Maintained composure under pressure, delivering high-quality performances regardless of the circumstances.
Christmas Performer
Audley End
2023.01 - 2025.01
Animation Host/ Ents team
Combe Haven
2023.01 - 2023.12
Volunteer
Nurture Pre School
2021.01 - 2023.12
- I have spent time working in 2 pre-schools on a voluntary basis where I help out looking after the children alongside experienced staff.
Student/ college ambassador
University of Lincoln
2020.01 - 2023.12
- Involved representing the University to future applicants and talking to both parents and students about life at university and what it consists of.
- Showing leadership by giving tours around the campus and buildings.
Sales Assistant
Tesco
2020.01 - 2020.12
- I dealt with the pressure of customers at a difficult period of time.
- Worked on both self-service as checkouts meaning interacting with customers all day.
Canteen Assistant
Passmores Academy
2017.01 - 2020.12
Education
Church Langley Primary School
2006.01 - 2013.01
Passmores Academy
2013.01 - 2018.01
Epping St Johns sixth form
2018.01 - 2020.01
BA Hons degree - Musical Theatre
University of Lincoln
2020.01 - 2023.01
Skills
Strong work ethic,
Creative mind,
Leadership ability,
Verbal communication,
decision making and problem solving
Affiliations
- I enjoy sports such as netball and dance but my biggest passion has been cheerleading. I have competed nationally with my University, where we placed first.
Accomplishments
Duke of Edinburgh award,
House captain, Prefect, House ambassador and Sports rep,
A-level senior Prefect for performing arts.
Multiple time 'Team Star of the month'.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Presenter: Actor and Shift leader
Haven
2024.01 - Current
Christmas Performer
Audley End
2023.01 - 2025.01
Animation Host/ Ents team
Combe Haven
2023.01 - 2023.12
Volunteer
Nurture Pre School
2021.01 - 2023.12
Student/ college ambassador
University of Lincoln
2020.01 - 2023.12
Sales Assistant
Tesco
2020.01 - 2020.12
BA Hons degree - Musical Theatre
University of Lincoln
2020.01 - 2023.01
Epping St Johns sixth form
2018.01 - 2020.01
Canteen Assistant
Passmores Academy
2017.01 - 2020.12
Passmores Academy
2013.01 - 2018.01
Church Langley Primary School
2006.01 - 2013.01