Georgia Ashton
Killamarsh,Derbyshire
Summary
A dedicated second term Students’ Union President demonstrating leadership and high advocacy. Accomplished in navigating professional team environments, with a reputation for diligent punctuality and a high energy work ethic. Possesses executive level governance combined with strategic decision making and the ability to adapt, apply knowledge, and drive practical results in fast paced, high pressure settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Student Union President
Sheffield College
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2024.08 - 2026.08
- Championed a ‘student first’ approach, embedding feedback in order to listen to learner needs, responding with targeted support and implementing clear actions which align with the SU's strategic goals.
- Expanded the Student Union's influence by being a member of the Governing Body on 4 Governing Boards which involved decision making, forming partnerships with college staff and external networks, including the National Union of Students (NUS), Kooth and City of Sanctuary.
- Empowered and led on a team of 10 student volunteers through focusing on skill development and the delivery of individual manifesto aims.
- Developed and executed a broad annual plan involving high visibility campaigns, events, clubs and activities that enhance student experience.
Active Kids Leader
University of Sheffield
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
2022.07 - 2024.07
- Facilitated and led variation of sports and creative activities for groups of up to 30 children aged 5–14 at summer camp, working over periods such as spring and autumn and embedding teamwork and coaching techniques to ensure high engagement from all abilities.
- Maintained high standard of safeguarding and child protection, adhering to University health and safety procedures and ensuring physical and emotional wellbeing of all children.
- Managed group dynamics and worked with colleagues to share behavioural management techniques and support children with additional needs or homesickness.
Barnardos Volunteer
Barnardos
Killamarsh, Derbyshire
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Processed and categorised high volumes of donations, adapting quickly to fluctuating donation levels and ensuring a tidy and safe workspace.
- Maintained attention to detail by guaranteeing only stock that met the Barnardo’s standard reached the sales floor.
- Organised storage room layout, improving the speed at which new items were priced, tagged, and displayed.
Education
GCSEs -
Westfield School
Sheffield 2017.09 - 2022.07
NVQ Level 3 - Media and Journalism
Sheffield College
Sheffield 2022.09 - 2024.06
Skills
- Time efficiency throughout planning and events
- Resilience under pressure
- Initiative taking and effective organisation
- Leadership and task delegating
- Strong communication ensuring teamwork
- Public speaking under time constraints
- Listening to needs before proposing solutions
- Software such as Excel, Forms, Google Sites, Outlook, Teams and editing tools embedded into daily tasks
Affiliations
- Fitness
- Fashion
- Travel
- Photography
- Badminton
Certification
DBS Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Union President
Sheffield College
2024.08 - 2026.08
Barnardos Volunteer
Barnardos
2023.05 - 2023.08
NVQ Level 3 - Media and Journalism
Sheffield College
2022.09 - 2024.06
Active Kids Leader
University of Sheffield
2022.07 - 2024.07
GCSEs -
Westfield School
2017.09 - 2022.07