Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Leadership, Voluntary Roles, and Internships
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Fatima Sellami

Summary

Driven student with proven expertise in leadership and delivering exceptional customer service. Committed to fostering positive workplace environments while driving organisational success through initiative and strategic problem-solving.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Box Office Assistant

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
Edinburgh
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Supported the smooth running of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, ensuring a high standard of customer experience at one of the world’s largest arts events.
  • Sold tickets for over 3,000 shows to hundreds of customers daily, both in person and over the phone, using a complex booking system.
  • Managed queues, processed high volumes of refunds, and handled customer enquiries and complaints via email and telephone.
  • Worked effectively within a small team, remaining calm, professional, and policy-compliant when addressing challenging situations, including complaints and racist or aggressive behaviour.

Sports Attendant

Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh
08.2024 - Current
  • Provide customer-facing support in a high-volume leisure centre, resolving enquiries with clarity and professionalism
  • Manage digital booking systems accurately and reliably under pressure
  • Support daily operations and collaborate with colleagues to uphold health, safety and customer care standards during peak times

Online Maths & English Tutor

Explore Learning Ltd
Remote
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Delivered engaging online Maths and English tutoring to pupils across the UK, improving skills, confidence, and exam performance
  • Achieved a 100% success rate for pupils coached in 11 Plus entrance exams
  • Adapted teaching methods to support neurodiverse learners and significantly raise grades
  • Provided regular progress updates to parents, ensuring consistent development

Festival Assistant

TechFest Setpoint
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
06.2022 - 06.2024

• Delivered educational STEM workshops to children aged 5-11, adapting to individual learning needs

• Provided personalised advice to parents and handled public engagement with confidence

• Implemented feedback to enhance workshop quality and participant experience

Education

LLB - Law and Spanish

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
09/2024 - /2028

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

Aberdeen Grammar School
08/2018 - 07/2024

Skills

  • Leadership and initiative
  • Customer service excellence
  • Team collaboration
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Public speaking proficiency
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Time management and organization

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
French
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Native

Leadership, Voluntary Roles, and Internships

  • Aberdeen Grammar School Head Girl 2024-25
  • TEDx Aberdeen Young Ambassador
  • Chief Editor of School Newspaper
  • Creator of Aberdeen Grammar School Pupil Voices Podcast
  • Secretary and Co-founder for UofE Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Law Society
  • First Year Representative 2024-25 For UofE Law Students‘ Council
  • The Borgen Project Virtual Journalism Intern
  • Brodies LLP Prime Work Experience Intern

Timeline

Box Office Assistant

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
07.2025 - 08.2025

Sports Attendant

Edinburgh Leisure
08.2024 - Current

Online Maths & English Tutor

Explore Learning Ltd
11.2023 - 07.2024

Festival Assistant

TechFest Setpoint
06.2022 - 06.2024

LLB - Law and Spanish

University of Edinburgh
09/2024 - /2028

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

Aberdeen Grammar School
08/2018 - 07/2024
Fatima Sellami