Emily Wilshaw
Chesterfield,Derbyshire
Summary
Student seeking part time employment with practical experience in volunteering, public engagement, charity retail, live events and primary education settings. Comfortable working with a range of people and experienced in supporting teams, following instructions and adapting to different working environments. Through varied work and volunteering experience, have developed strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills and am looking to build further practical experience in the workplace.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
Informal Retail Experience
Ashgate Hospice Charity Shop
Eckington, Derbyshire
- Gained practical experience in a charity shop environment.
- Assisted with general shop floor tasks and organisation.
- Gained experience interacting with customers and working alongside staff.
- Followed instructions and helped with day to day tasks as required.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Work Experience | Two Placements
Mary Swanwick Primary School
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
- Completed two separate work experience placements within the school.
- Assisted staff with classroom and general school activities.
- Worked appropriately and positively with primary aged children.
- Gained experience following routines, taking responsibility and working within a professional environment.
Marketing & Public Engagement Volunteer
Derwent Rural Counselling Service
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
2026.06 - 2026.06
- Supported face to face marketing and public engagement for the service.
- Spoke with members of the public and helped raise awareness of the organisation.
- Represented the service in a community setting.
- Gained experience in public networking and communicating information clearly.
Event & Backstage Assistant (Stage Kitten) | 2 Event Days
Reenie's Rockettes
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
2026.04 - 2026.04
- Assisted with backstage and event day tasks during live events.
- Helped keep backstage areas organised and supported the running of events.
- Followed instructions and completed tasks in a busy, time sensitive environment.
- Maintained calm under pressure to facilitate swift, seamless costume changes during live shows.
- Worked alongside performers and other event staff.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with quick costume changes during live performances.
Education
AS Level - Sociology
Chesterfield College
Chesterfield, DerbyshireGCSEs - General Secondary Education
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield, DerbyshireSkills
- Communication and public engagement
- Working as part of team
- Following instructions and procedures
- Organisation
- Working with children
- Public-facing experience
- Working in busy environments
- Adaptability and willingness to learn
- Calm under pressure
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- Creative Writing
- Journaling
- Reading
- Socialising with friends & Attending social activities
- Drawing & Creative design
- Interest in Psychology & Sociology
- Learning Python programming
- Cooking & Baking
Accomplishments
Highly Commended: Published Short Story
Received a Highly Commended award for a short story based on the theme of light and dark. The story was selected for publication in Rulers Wit: Dark and Light, an anthology of short stories and poetry by Rulers Wit and selected authors.
Certification
DBS Check – Application arranged for September 2026
Languages
German
Elementary
English
Native
Timeline
Marketing & Public Engagement Volunteer
Derwent Rural Counselling Service
2026.06 - 2026.06
Event & Backstage Assistant (Stage Kitten) | 2 Event Days
Reenie's Rockettes
2026.04 - 2026.04
Informal Retail Experience
Ashgate Hospice Charity Shop
Work Experience | Two Placements
Mary Swanwick Primary School
AS Level - Sociology
Chesterfield College
GCSEs - General Secondary Education
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School