ISABELLA BEAUFORT BHARDWAJ
Stroud
Summary
Motivated Durham University student with a genuine enjoyment of working with people — whether welcoming customers, supporting younger students, or representing the English department. Academic work is balanced with performance, music, and leadership roles, building strong organisation, clear communication, and quick adaptability in busy environments. Known for being friendly, reliable, and consistently positive, with a growing interest in roles that strengthen customer-facing experience and contribute to teams that value initiative and strong communication.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
Waitress
Pavilion Café at Sudeley Castle
Cheltenham
- 2024
- Gained work experience through waitressing at the Pavilion Café at Sudeley Castle, exhibiting my ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-pressure environment
- Supported the café team during the Fantasy Forest Festival, serving large volumes of guests across an event that welcomed around 18,000 attendees, demonstrating resilience, strong teamwork, and the ability to stay composed under pressure.
- Engaged in continuous learning about new menu items and specials to effectively communicate offerings to customers.
- Optimised customer experience, serving each guest with sincere, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Volunteering
Horsefall House Charity Shop
Minchinhampton
2024 - 2025
- Gained work experience by working in Horsefall house charity shop, exhibiting my problem solving and communication skills.
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
- Worked collaboratively within a small team of 2-3 volunteers to keep the shop running smoothly.
Student Representative
Durham University English Department
Durham
2025 - Current
- Represent undergraduate students, raising academic and welfare concerns.
- Engaged Submit agendas and attend departmental meetings with faculty and head of Department
- Contribute to improving student experience and communication between staff and students.
School Prefect
Westonbirt
- School Prefect at Westonbirt and currently prefect of upper college at Cheltenham College - consequently helping with the organisation of numerous school events and activities, which has helped me to further my leadership and time management skills whilst also giving me experience in a leading school role
Violin Teacher and Performer
- Play the violin to a grade 8 standard and have adapted to teach younger year groups violin skills, using initiative to pitch it at an appropriate level.
- Have used my confidence to play at numerous venues - often as lead violin - and often with large audiences
- Most recently played and sang at the Cheltenham Cabaret Evening
- Played lead roles in many school plays, including Les Misérables and Romeo and Juliet - also most recently performed at Cheltenham Playhouse in the Scholars' play
Tour Guide
Westonbirt and Cheltenham College
- Have been chosen by my previous school, and current school to show parents around on tours, which have helped me to exhibit skills in effective communication
Participant
NYO
- Have had the privilege of playing as part of the National Youth Orchestra inspire program, which has illustrated my commitment towards my extra-curricular activities in addition to my academic studies
Duke of Edinburgh Award Participant
Westonbirt
- Have completed my Bronze Duke Of Edinburgh Award, which greatly improved my resilience and teamwork skills
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Durham University
Durham 09/2025 -
A-Levels - English Literature, History, Theatre Studies
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham /2023 - 1 2025/2025
Skills
- Leadership
- Hard-working
- Analytical
- Organised
- Results-driven
- Innovative
- Team-Player
- Committed
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Held three scholarships at Cheltenham College in music, drama and academics.
- Showed perseverance and sportsmanship in the House rowing competition, helping Queen’s to secure the win.
- Was awarded highly commended in the 2022 ISA Shakespeare competition, showing my ability to manage my time effectively along with my academic studies as well as my determination and commitment to achieve.
- Lamda Grade 8 Acting achieved at Distinction.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Prefect
Westonbirt
Violin Teacher and Performer
Tour Guide
Westonbirt and Cheltenham College
Participant
NYO
Duke of Edinburgh Award Participant
Westonbirt
Waitress
Pavilion Café at Sudeley Castle
- 2024
Volunteering
Horsefall House Charity Shop
2024 - 2025
Student Representative
Durham University English Department
2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Durham University
09/2025 -
A-Levels - English Literature, History, Theatre Studies
Cheltenham College
/2023 - 1 2025/2025