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Work history
Education
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Emma Girbow

Emma Girbow

Edinburgh,City of Edinburgh

Summary

I am a highly motivated individual with exceptional communication and teamwork skills, I am adept at problem-solving and time management. I can demonstrate my strong leadership abilities that I have gained through experience in tutoring groups of children in Pipe Band Drumming. I am eager to learn and expand my skill set, contributing effectively to any team environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Front of house team member

Little Rock Cafe
Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
10.2024 - 06.2025

During my time working as a member of the front of house team in Little Rock I gained a lot of skills and experience:

  • Delivered meals and drinks with professionalism, upholding high presentation and quality standards.
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Maintained attractive, clean and orderly spaces, creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
  • Ensured friendly, courteous service, contributing to positive customer satisfaction ratings.

With the Isle of Arran being an incredibly busy tourist destination I was not only able to learn how to work quick and efficiently under pressure, but I was also able to gain a sense of community but serving the local customers.

Hotel cleaner

Auchrannie Resort
Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
10.2022 - 10.2024

Working as a housekeeper at the Auchrannie Resort allowed be to establish my skills in time management and teamwork through the fast pace environment that the role entails, requiring me to collaborate with my fellow employee to complete restocks of supplies, deep clean rooms, help guests and maintain the cleanliness of the hotel. I acquired many more skills and positive attributes through this job such as:

  • Catered to guests' requests, ensuring a personalised experience.
  • Provided support during peak seasons and staff shortages.
  • Ensured guest satisfaction by maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of all hotel areas.
  • Conducted detailed cleaning procedures to ensure a pristine and welcoming environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh
09.2025 -

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

Arran High School
Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
08.2019 - 05.2024

Skills

  • Communication - I am able to communicate effectively both verbally and through writing
  • Team Work - I'd make a great addition to any team as I am a friendly person and find it easy to get along and work with others
  • Problem Solving - I enjoy thinking out side of the box and discovering new ways to manage and tackle problems I am faced with
  • Time Management - I am a very organised person and I am able to display this through my time management skills
  • Leadership - Through my previous experiences tutoring groups of children in Pipe Band Drumming, I have gained a lot of leadership skills
  • Keen to Learn - I am very open to learning new skills/perspectives and enjoy widening my abilities

Accomplishments

    I completed my Bronze, Silver and Gold leadership awards through the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. This consisted of me leading weekly lunch time and after school groups where I tutored groups of pupils and taught them how to play the Snare Drum.

    I also held the role of Lead Drummer in my School Pipe Band, where I lead the drum corps and provided aid when needed.

Affiliations

  • I play and compete in Pipe Bands
  • Sewing, embroidery and crochet
  • Reading
  • Baking and cooking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Edinburgh Napier University
09.2025 -

Front of house team member

Little Rock Cafe
10.2024 - 06.2025

Hotel cleaner

Auchrannie Resort
10.2022 - 10.2024

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

Arran High School
08.2019 - 05.2024
Emma Girbow