Imogen Priestley
Leeds,West Yorkshire
Summary
Analytical and detail-oriented History graduate with experience in recruitment operations and digital campaign coordination. Skilled in CRM maintenance, candidate pipeline tracking, and client communications, with hands-on use of tools such as Canva, MS Office Suite, and LinkedIn for outreach and performance reporting. Strong written and verbal communicator with a creative mindset and a structured research-based approach developed through academic and professional environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Recruitment Consultant/Executive Assistant
Position Post
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2024.12 - Current
- Maintained the candidate pipeline using CRM tools, tracking applicant progress from outreach through to placement.
- Managed relationships with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and timelines.
- Formulated job advertisements, company pagers, and social content using LinkedIn and Canva.
- Monitored response and engagement data, identifying patterns to improve candidate conversion and campaign effectiveness.
- Supported business development by conducting market research and preparing pitch materials.
Waitress
Shears Yard
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2024.03 - 2024.11
- Enhanced guest satisfaction through attentive and prompt service.
- Ensured smooth restaurant operation by effectively managing reservations system.
- Utilised professional communication skills to resolve customer complaints.
Supervisor & Social Media Manager
Doghouse Bar & Bagel Shop
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2022.01 - 2024.02
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, resulted in increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Monitored analytics and engagements, adjusting content strategy accordingly.
- Created and posted engaging content across Instagram and Facebook.
- Provided constructive feedback to staff for improved performance levels.
- Reduced workplace conflicts through effective communication and negotiation skills.
Sales Assistant
John Lewis & Partners
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2021.09 - 2022.02
- Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
- Monitored trends in consumer behaviour with keen attention to detail.
Education
A Level - English Literature
Tollbar Sixth Form
Humberston, North East Lincolnshire 2019.09 - 2021.06
A-Levels - History
Tollbar Sixth Form
A-Levels - Business
Tollbar Sixth Form
Foundation Degree in Arts - Art & Design
Lincoln College
Lincoln, England 2018.09 - 2019.06
Undergraduate Degree - BA History
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 2021.09 - 2025.05
Skills
- Digital: Canva, MS Office Suite, Instagram/Facebook analytics, LinkedIn
- Organisational skills including time management, multitasking, and event planning
- Solid communication skills from experience with client and customer facing interactions and teamwork
- Administrative skills including scheduling, effective CRM management, Outlook, and calendar coordination
- Analytical skills including market research and data handling
Affiliations
- History blog: https://threadsofchange7.wordpress.com/
Timeline
Recruitment Consultant/Executive Assistant
Position Post
2024.12 - Current
Waitress
Shears Yard
2024.03 - 2024.11
Supervisor & Social Media Manager
Doghouse Bar & Bagel Shop
2022.01 - 2024.02
Sales Assistant
John Lewis & Partners
2021.09 - 2022.02
Undergraduate Degree - BA History
Leeds Beckett University
2021.09 - 2025.05
A Level - English Literature
Tollbar Sixth Form
2019.09 - 2021.06
Foundation Degree in Arts - Art & Design
Lincoln College
2018.09 - 2019.06
A-Levels - History
Tollbar Sixth Form
A-Levels - Business
Tollbar Sixth Form