Emily May Clarke
Coventry,West Midlands
Summary
I am a friendly and attentive individual who thrives in both an independent and a collaborative workspace. I am motivated by following my assigned tasks and can adapt to a flexible work environment that requires innovative thinking and problem solving. I love to approach a new challenge with a welcoming and positive mindset to allow myself to learn and self reflect as I develop new skills.
I am enthusiastic about the hospitality industry and I am committed to pursuing my interest in becoming a skilled Barista as part of a positive and professional team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Freelance Artist
Self-Employed
2023.08 - 2026.04
- As a self-employed artist, I've created original artwork for clients, including human and animal portraits in both graphite and coloured pencil.
- During this time, I've developed my skills in managing client relationships such as:
- Handling all aspects of business operations including pricing, negotiations and project deadlines, and building a positive reputation around my own business by providing a high-end service.
Barista/All Rounder
Bean Sandwich & Patisserie, Coventry
Coventry, West Midlands
2025.05 - 2026.04
- Completed a 40 hour work experience placement and was subsequently offered a part time role due to strong performance.
- Developed skills in customer service involving food & beverage and exhibited knowledge of various coffee blends.
- Gained experience in making hot drinks, using the machinery, assisting the production of sandwiches and pastries in the kitchen, packaging and serving food and drink, and handling transactions.
- Built strong relationships with customers, recalling names and regular orders to maintain rapport and loyalty.
- Developed skills in shop maintenance and operational support.
- Cleaned and organised the shop, offered promotional advice, followed daily maintenance routines, assisted with shop closure and delivering wholesale orders for external events.
Education
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma - Creative Music Industry (Production)
Access Creative College
Birmingham 2021.09 - 2023.07
GCSEs & AS Levels -
Coundon Court
Coventry 2015.09 - 2021.03
Barista Training
Monsoon Academy
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire 2026.04 -
Skills
- Barista Experience
- Customer Service
- Coffee machine operation
- Beverage presentation
- Time management
- Organisation
- Creativity
Affiliations
- I enjoy creating traditional pencil artwork of pet and human portraits
- I love to produce music both instrumentally and vocally
- I have enjoyed horse riding weekly for over 8 years
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I have additional experience helping out with events at Jaguar Sport & Social Club in which I assisted in restocking items, collecting discarded items and helping my colleagues in a consistently busy environment. Similarly, I helped out restocking and organising put-backs in retail at Morrisons, Coventry.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Barista Training
Monsoon Academy
2026.04 -
Barista/All Rounder
Bean Sandwich & Patisserie, Coventry
2025.05 - 2026.04
Freelance Artist
Self-Employed
2023.08 - 2026.04
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma - Creative Music Industry (Production)
Access Creative College
2021.09 - 2023.07
GCSEs & AS Levels -
Coundon Court
2015.09 - 2021.03