Julia Parylo
Coventry,Warwickshire
Summary
A motivated and commercially aware student, with an outstanding academic record and predicted to graduate with first class honours. Extensive experience in event management and customer-facing roles, which has made me passionate in pursuing marketing roles within FMCG.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Front of House/Back of House
Nando's
Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
07.2022 - Current
- Delivered seamless service for up to 300 customers per shift, ensuring efficient operations in a high-turnover environment
- Supported stock rotation and compliance checks across 200+ items, helping to minimise waster and maintain quality standards
Front of House
The Cross at Kenilworth
Kenilworth, Warwickshire
07.2025 - Current
- Delivering premium customer experience in a high-pressure, Michelin-starred environment, strengthening knowledge of seasonal menu design and fine-dining experience
- Upsold premium wines and tasting menus, contributing to higher average customer spend and brand experience
- Handling cash and card transactions equating to approximately around £8,000 per shift, maintaining accuracy under pressure
Bar Staff
St Chad's College
Durham , Durham
09.2025 - Current
- Preparing and serving drinks in a student bar, ensuring smooth service during high-volume periods
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History
Durham University
Durham 09.2023 -
A-Levels -
Solihull School
Solihull 09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs -
King Henry VIII School
Coventry 09.2015 - 07.2020
Leadership and Marketing Experience
St Chad's College Boat Club- Boatman
May 2025-May 2026
- Coordinating the maintenance of a 10-boat fleet, ensuring reliable performance for training sessions and races for 50+ athletes
St Chad's College- Head of Catering for Candlemas Ball
September 2024-February 2025
- Led menu research and collaborated with chefs to produce a seasonal, sustainable menu to reduce food waste at and event serving 350+ attendees
- Oversaw a £10k budget, achieving cost savings by negotiating favourable contracts with catering and equipment hire companies
St Chad's College Boat Club- Social Secretary
May 2024-May 2025
- Organised a Winter Ball for 160 guests as a fundraiser, raising £1,000 (exceeding fundraising targets by £500) through targeted promotion across social media
- Developed and executed a social media plan, creating engaging content and organising social events that increased club participation and improved club visibility
St Chad's College- Mixed Netball and Rounders Captain
September 2024-July 2025
- Delivered regular training programmes that increased student participation, strengthened team culture, and drove performance to the finals of inter-collegiate tournaments
Accomplishments
- Sixth Form Academic Scholarship: Competitively selected from among peers for exceptional academic performance
- Sixth Form History Prize: Recognised for outstanding contribution to the subject and achieving the top academic result
Affiliations
- Travelling: Backpacked around South America developing adaptability, cross-cultural awareness, and problem-solving skills
- Health and Fitness: competed in rowing events such as WEHORR, alongside active participation in netball, running, and skiing building resilience, teamwork, and a competitive mindset
- Reading: Interested in history, consumer psychology, and global trends
Languages
Polish
Advanced
Timeline
Bar Staff
St Chad's College
09.2025 - Current
Front of House
The Cross at Kenilworth
07.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History
Durham University
09.2023 -
Front of House/Back of House
Nando's
07.2022 - Current
A-Levels -
Solihull School
09.2020 - 06.2022
GCSEs -
King Henry VIII School
09.2015 - 07.2020