Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Leadership and Marketing Experience
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
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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
Julia Parylo