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Kresha Joshi

Stirling

Summary

A passionate and determined graduate with a strong commitment to supporting youth and families in the third sector. Experienced in administrative and people management, with hands-on volunteer experience engaging with families and youth in both community and court settings. Trained in mental health improvement, criminal justice, and risk assessment. Skilled in providing emotional, practical, and mental support to vulnerable individuals. Known for a hardworking, adaptable, and empathetic approach, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and build strong interpersonal relationships.

Work History

Volunteer

Listening Volunteer

Samaritans
03.2025 - Current

As a listening volunteer, I am able to help and support people through a phone call or via email. Do risk assessment as well as manage difficult conversations while helping different people through all kinds of challenges. Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Childline Counsellor Volunteer

NSPCC
01.2025 - Current
  • Through this service, I am able to offer children and young people a confidential and child-centered space to talk about their concerns at any time and through a medium where they remain in control
  • Through this, I can counsel sessions to children and young people regarding mental health issues, trauma, abuse and other issues that might be affecting children and young adults as well as families

Supportline Volunteer

Children First
12.2024 - Current
  • As a volunteer, I am able to give support to the families regarding any child support with regards to trauma, abuse in any setting like home, school, communities, etc
  • By giving I provide support via phone, web chat, or email
  • I am able to help and guide families to protect children from any kind of harm, keep them safe and support them to recover from any sort of trauma or abuse
  • I have received the necessary training in order to talk and support the Families and children are victims of various forms of crime

Victim support volunteer

Victim Support Scotland
11.2024 - Current
  • Currently, I am a volunteer at Victim Support Scotland, working in both the community and the court
  • The aim was to offer guidance, emotional support, and practical assistance to anyone affected
  • The victims, witnesses, and their families and friends are all affected by crime
  • In court settings, I was able to help victims and witnesses know about the criminal justice system and the entire trial process, give them emotional support as well as ensure their safety and facilitate the court process for them
  • In terms of community service, I can build a relationship with the service users and guide them and ensure their safety and get them any sort of assistance that they require after the incident/crime

General Manager

Simtrak Solutions
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Increased overall operational efficiency by implementing new management strategies
  • Streamlined communication processes for improved team collaboration
  • Achieved customer satisfaction with regular feedback and improvement sessions
  • Led company-wide restructuring to streamline operations
  • Developed strategic business plans, enhancing corporate vision and objectives
  • Built high-performing teams to achieve organisational objectives
  • Improved staff retention with robust HR policies and procedures
  • Identified new business opportunities, leading to market expansion
  • Established apositive work environment, which promoted staff morale and productivity
  • Directed day-to-day work of 15 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives

Journalism intern

Shevins Entertainment
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Covered range of topics including politics, community affairs, and sports; demonstrating versatility
  • Researched and developed news stories, enhancing public knowledge
  • Collaborated with senior journalists, gaining valuable industry insight
  • Boosted stakeholder relationships
  • Utilised various multimedia platforms for diverse storytelling methods

Content Writer

Hotelogix
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Developed engaging content for various platforms by researching, writing, editing, and proofreading materials
  • Enhanced brand awareness by creating compelling web copy that aligns with marketing goals
  • Improved SEO rankings with integration of target keywords in blog posts and articles
  • Helped increase website traffic by producing high-quality content regularly
  • Conducted thorough research to generate fresh ideas for new content pieces

Education

Master's degree / Msc - Criminology

The University Of Stirling
Stirling
09.2025

Bachelor's degree / BA - Journalism, Psychology and English

Christ (Deemed To Be) University
Bangalore
06.2024

Skills

  • Empathetic
  • Communication skills
  • Team management
  • Youth engagement
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Clear communication
  • Relationship building
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Administrative tasks
  • Volunteer coordination
  • Problem-solving

Personal Information

Nationality: India

Residence Country

Great Britain (UK)

Languages

Gujarati
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
French
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Listening Volunteer

Samaritans
03.2025 - Current

Childline Counsellor Volunteer

NSPCC
01.2025 - Current

Supportline Volunteer

Children First
12.2024 - Current

Victim support volunteer

Victim Support Scotland
11.2024 - Current

Journalism intern

Shevins Entertainment
05.2023 - 07.2023

General Manager

Simtrak Solutions
04.2023 - 09.2023

Content Writer

Hotelogix
06.2022 - 09.2022

Volunteer

Master's degree / Msc - Criminology

The University Of Stirling

Bachelor's degree / BA - Journalism, Psychology and English

Christ (Deemed To Be) University
Kresha Joshi