Jessica Barker
Swindon,Wiltshire
Summary
I am a friendly, confident individual with a positive attitude and an excellent work ethic.
I am a motivated dancer accomplished in different styles of dance and equipped with training, stamina and teamwork abilities. I am committed to continuous practice and improvement seeking to further my dancing experience.
I have a range of events and hospitality experience and a high level of customer service and social skills.
I follow instructions well and have an upbeat, can-do attitude. I am proactive, adaptable, motivated, trustworthy and a committed team player.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Casual Events Assistant
South Swindon Parish Council
Swindon, Wiltshire
2023.07 - 2026.02
- Collaborate effectively with events and venue staff, enhancing smooth operations before, during and after events
- Act as steward and point of call for all enquiries at events
- Greet performers and on site workers
- Distribute event information and marketing materials by hand.
- Reduce traffic congestion by directing drivers to parking spaces.
- Assisted guests during the event, enhancing overall experience and satisfaction.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies and equipment to foster seamless event setup.
- Completed venue set and breakdown, transporting and storing equipment safely..
- Set up equipment in pre-determined layouts and locations to meet event needs.
- Cleaned up spaces after events, collecting rubbish, storing furniture and sanitising surfaces.
- Processed admission payments and issued tickets to guests.
- Prepared premises and supplies for arriving guests.
- Patrolled car park to monitor vehicles, identify problem behaviour and prevent damage or theft.
Casual Sports Coach for Children
Just 4 Fun
Swindon, Wiltshire
2023.02 - 2026.02
- Assist in creating positive and fun environments to motivate and encourage children to participate in activities.
- Motivate children to have fun and enjoy their time at the club
- Coached and played with the children in a variety of activities
- Closely supervise children ensuring their safety
- Maintaining the register
- Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model by being aware of and responding appropriately to individual pupil's needs.
- Supervising younger children when using the bathroom
- Monitored safety precautions to avoid any potential injuries during games or practice sessions.
- Improved children's coordination to enhance their sporting skills.
- Encouraged positive attitudes towards physical activity by making sports enjoyable for children.
Bar Staff
Boom Battle Bar
Swindon, Wiltshire
2021.10 - 2022.01
- Providing a friendly and efficient bar service, dispensing orders accurately and with courtesy
- Processed cash, credit card and voucher payments
- Checked identification to maintain legal compliance.
- Cleaned and sanitised bar area, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
- Restocked bar efficiently during busy periods.
- Developed cocktail knowledge with focus on mixology to deliver accurate drinks upon request
- Dealt with customer complaints promptly, escalating larger concerns to management.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
- Completed end-of-day cleaning duties, leaving the bar ready for next day's trade
Festival Volunteer 2019 & 2022
Oxfam
Glastonbury Festival, Somerset
- Providing access to restricted areas by checking guest credentials.
- Assisted with security , checking bags on entry and monitoring attendees for signs of intoxication and disruptive behaviour.
- Directed traffic on event grounds and parking lots to prevent cars from being parked in restricted areas.
- Welcomed and escorted performers and onsite workers
- Coordinated effectively with other volunteers to ensure seamless event execution.
Casual bar work
Bath Rugby Club and Supermarine Rugby Club
2016.07 - 2020.03
- Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service to process high volume of food and drink orders at peak times
- Processed cash and card payments, providing correct change for cash purposes.
- Delivered food and drinks on time in high-pressure environments
- Checked customer identification to verify legal age requirements
Education
2:1 BA (Hons) - Dance
Bath Spa University
BathBTEC LEVEL 3 triple grade Distinction Merit - Dance
New College
SwindonGCSEs - Media Studies, Dance, English, ICT, Science, Spanish
The Commonweal School
Swindon, SWDSkills
- Courteous and Professional
- Activity Leadership
- Good Communication Skills
- Alcohol Personal License
- Health and Safety legislation
- First Aid
- Event Promotion
- Customer Service
- Dance Development
- Contemporary Dance trained
- Creative
Education
other,other,other
Certification
- Alcohol Personal License
- First Aid- Level 3 At Work
- DBS checked
Timeline
Casual Events Assistant
South Swindon Parish Council
2023.07 - 2026.02
Casual Sports Coach for Children
Just 4 Fun
2023.02 - 2026.02
Bar Staff
Boom Battle Bar
2021.10 - 2022.01
Casual bar work
Bath Rugby Club and Supermarine Rugby Club
2016.07 - 2020.03
BTEC LEVEL 3 triple grade Distinction Merit - Dance
New College
GCSEs - Media Studies, Dance, English, ICT, Science, Spanish
The Commonweal School
Festival Volunteer 2019 & 2022
Oxfam
2:1 BA (Hons) - Dance
Bath Spa University