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Gracie Wickens-Sweet

Newton St Loe,Somerset
Gracie Wickens-Sweet

Summary

Creative, forward-thinking, driven undergraduate student studying BA Journalism and Publishing in the vibrant city of Bath, England. With skills in maths, specifically statistics and data analysis, as well as in art, performance, writing and singing/songwriting. Exceptional eye for detail. Inquisitive and always wanting to progress. Fast learner. An experienced writer of articles, songs and reports with knowledge of proofreading, publishing, digital design and online research tools.

Overview

1
year of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Knoops
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset

Barista
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Create speciality drinks according to customer requests and preferences, personalising their experience and engaging with warmth.
  • Completed training in equality and diversity, hygiene, customer service, allergens and luxury chocolate making.
  • Has the role of 'housekeeping ambassador' due to my dedication to cleanliness and organisation as well as being able to delegate to the team.
  • Remains calm and accurate, maintaining speed and a high standard of execution at busy, peak times.
  • Trains new staff members on coffee and hot chocolate making and maintaining retail stock.

Camp Kennybrook - The Landman Family
Monticello, New York

Summer camp counsellor
06.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview


  • Maintained a positive relationship with the senior leadership team to make sure all issues were communicated and sensitively dealt with.
  • Engaged with and formed bonds with the children, learning all about their unique talents and needs.
  • Upheld reliable routines to minimise children's stress and anxiety.
  • Disciplined children appropriately, upholding established rules of behaviour.
  • worked 16 hour days

Lambtrad Ltd
Portishead, North Somerset

Crew Member at Mcdonald's
02.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Shared product knowledge to answer customer questions and make suggestions.
  • Consistently went above and beyond, being named as 'star of the shift' for my dedication to maintaining high standards throughout all aspects of the role.
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
  • Prepared food and beverages within target timeframes.
  • Flexibly took on various roles to support workflow.

Education

Bath Spa University
Bath

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism and Publishing
09.2023

University overview

Elected as a course representative, facilitating communication between lecturers and students about issues and ideas.


Participating in the University's 'Go Global' scheme, applying to complete a semester of my second year of study at a partner university abroad.


Member of the University's Yoga Society to promote mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing and strength


Queen's College
Taunton, England

A-Levels
09.2020 - 07.2022

University overview

  • Achieved grade 'A' in A-level English Literature, studying complex texts at a high analytical level.
  • Completed the esteemed 'Ivy House Leadership Award'.
  • Passed the UK A- Level Maths qualification, excelling in the statistics module.
  • Head of Sixth form and also one of 12 chosen 'Prefects'.
  • Organised charity fundraising events.
  • Achieved a grade 8 classical RAD Ballet qualification with a 'Merit'.
  • Achieved grade 'A' in A-level Drama and Theatre Studies, writing my own scripts, choreographing movement and completing essays about technical and emotional aspects of theatre.
  • Achieved grade 'A' in my optional Extended Project Research qualification on Feminist, queer poetry

Queen's College
Taunton, England

GCSEs
09.2018 - 07.2020

University overview

  • English Literature, Grade 9
  • English Language, Grade 9
  • Biology, Grade 9
  • Maths, Grade 7
  • Art, Grade 7
  • German, Grade 7
  • Religion, Ethics and Philosophy, Grade 7
  • Drama and Theatre, Grade 7
  • Chemistry, Grade 7
  • Further Maths, Grade 6
  • Physics, Grade 6
  • Completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, using navigation skills, volunteering and completing a 32km hike.

Skills

- Highly proficient, confident and warm communicator

- highly creative and imaginative

- Experienced in InDesign software

- Enthusiastic and always looking to progress

- Driven and motivated

- Observant of new, rising brands and trends in the retail market

- A keen interest in and skill for data analysis

- Inquisitive and consistently curious

- Empathetic and able to collaborate

- Calm and collected in high stress situations with deadlines

- Experience performing on National Live Television as a solo performer to 2,500 people in person and 10 million virtually, dealing with the pressure and expectations of that industry at a young age

- experience with corporate company contracts and negotiations

Languages

English
Native
German
Intermediate

Timeline

Barista

Knoops
09.2023 - Current

Bath Spa University

Bachelor of Arts from Journalism and Publishing
09.2023

Summer camp counsellor

Camp Kennybrook - The Landman Family
06.2023 - 08.2023

Crew Member at Mcdonald's

Lambtrad Ltd
02.2023 - 06.2023

Queen's College

A-Levels
09.2020 - 07.2022

Queen's College

GCSEs
09.2018 - 07.2020
Gracie Wickens-Sweet