EMILY Lingham
Longfield,New Barn
Summary
I consider myself to be hardworking, prompt and reliable. I am eager to learn new skills, take on new challenges and contribute positively to any team. I have experience working alongside all age groups, from young children and families, to the elderly and the vulnerable. I have always had a passion for performing arts, music and reading, which has strengthened my creativity and confidence. I am proud to be recognised recently, by Sevenoaks Council, for being an ‘Under 18 Local Hero‘, awarded for my voluntary hours at The Community Cupboard Foodbank, demonstrating my commitment to supporting my local community. Please see below.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Worker
Bartellas
Meopham , Kent
09.2025 - Current
- Drinks runner / back of house worker
- Closing the restaurant preparing the back of house for the next day.
- Serving drinks and clearing/ relaying tables in a fast- paced environment.
- Managing both cutlery and dining requirements, ensuring they are clean and ready for the next service.
- Meeting and greeting customers.
Food Bank Volunteer,
Community Cupboard
West Kingsdown , Kent
09.2022 - Current
- Meeting and greeting clients.
- Creating food parcels specifically tailored to each client's needs.
- Receiving donations either personal or company based, including a weekly Sainsbury's donation, which will be weighed in and logged on the database and then date checked to ensure it's safe to consume.
- Carrying parcels to and from the hub to help with unloading donations or assisting a client who might need extra support, with their parcel.
Community Safety Warden
Sevenoaks Council
Sevenoaks , Kent
07.2026 - 07.2026
- Worked alongside Sevenoaks Community Safety and Kent Police to prevent crime in the community.
- Joining Teams calls to discuss projects aimed at reducing crime, anti-social behaviour and improving public safety.
- Prepared and distributed official warning letters relating to reports of anti-social behaviour in the community.
- Accompanied Community Safety Officers on site visits for welfare checks, supporting resident wellbeing.
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Brompton Primary School
Rochester , Kent
06.2024 - 06.2024
- 1 week primary school teaching assistant placement.
- Encouraged the students in their sports day activities, assembly performance and giving them general advice.
- Supporting in the students' lessons, mainly with writing, reading and mathematics.
- Provided additional assistance to pupils, offering patience and encouragement, to those requiring extra support.
Receptionist
Purfleet Truckwash
Grays , Essex
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Greeting clients.
- Taking enquiries and calls.
- Booking in drivers.
- Managing calendars for bookings.
- Taking payments either cash/ card.
- Supplying invoices.
- Logging in required information into the database.
- Being involved in the general running of an extremely busy company.
Education
GCSEs -
Cobham Hall School
Cobham01-2025
A-Levels -
Leigh Academy Longfield
Longfield Skills
- I'm conscientious and take an interest in any work that I do or have done in the past
- I have good social skills
- I'm a good time-keeper, organised and hard-working
- I enjoy learning new skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Adaptability
- Working under pressure
References
- References available from Sevenoaks Council and The Community Cupboard upon request.
Timeline
Community Safety Warden
Sevenoaks Council
07.2026 - 07.2026
Restaurant Worker
Bartellas
09.2025 - Current
Teaching Assistant In Primary School
Brompton Primary School
06.2024 - 06.2024
Receptionist
Purfleet Truckwash
06.2023 - 12.2023
Food Bank Volunteer,
Community Cupboard
09.2022 - Current
GCSEs -
Cobham Hall School
A-Levels -
Leigh Academy Longfield