Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Work experience- Poplar Primary School
Timeline
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Lily Allen

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in effective written and verbal communication, student support, and advisory services. Proficient in case management, record-keeping and disability support, with a strong ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Skilled in student finance guidance and administration, problem-solving, decision-making and fostering team collaboration across departments. Committed to enhancing student experiences through comprehensive support services.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Student Support Officer

Fairfield School of Business
2025.05 - Current

Dedicated Student Support Officer with experience supporting students across disability services, student finance and wellbeing within a higher education environment. Skilled in conducting disability needs assessments for both students and applicants, managing complex casework and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality student support. Trusted to provide management cover, lead departmental meetings and contribute to decision-making through panel participation.

Supervisor

Starbucks
2024.10 - 2025.03

Experienced Café Supervisor responsible for overseeing the daily operation of a busy café. Managed staff, cash handling, stock ordering and keyholder duties while ensuring excellent customer service. Maintained health and safety standards, ordered stock and completed incident reporting to support the smooth running of the business.

Store Assistant

Tesco
Sheffield
2024.02 - 2024.05

Supported the daily running of the store by replenishing stock, maintaining product displays and assisting customers with enquiries to ensure a positive shopping experience.

Mentor

University of Sheffield
2023.08 - 2024.05

Provided peer mentoring and support to university students, particularly non-native English speakers. Offered guidance on university services and processes, acted as a liaison where needed and built strong communication and interpersonal skills through regular student engagement.

Café Assistant

Joni at The Botanical Gardens
Sheffield
2023.05 - 2024.01

Provided excellent customer service in a busy café environment, preparing beverages, operating tills and supporting the smooth daily running of the café. Demonstrated strong teamwork by managing multiple sections and assisting colleagues during busy periods.

Front Of House

Proove Pizza
Sheffield
2023.01 - 2023.06

Delivered excellent customer service in a busy restaurant, greeting guests, taking orders and serving food and drinks. Developed skills in beverage preparation, including cocktail making, while contributing to an efficient and welcoming dining experience.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - International Relations and Politics

University of Sheffield
2021.09 - 2024.08

A-Levels - Law, Politics, EPQ, Philosophy

Reigate College

Skills

  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Student support and advisory services
  • Case management and record keeping
  • Disability support
  • Student finance guidance and administration
  • Confident handling of sensitive and confidential information
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Team collaboration and cross-departmental working

Work experience- Poplar Primary School

Completed a two-day primary school work experience, observing Year 1 and Year 4 classrooms. Assisted with classroom preparation and supported pupils with individual learning activities while gaining an understanding of classroom routines and teaching practices.

Timeline

Student Support Officer

Fairfield School of Business
2025.05 - Current

Supervisor

Starbucks
2024.10 - 2025.03

Store Assistant

Tesco
2024.02 - 2024.05

Mentor

University of Sheffield
2023.08 - 2024.05

Café Assistant

Joni at The Botanical Gardens
2023.05 - 2024.01

Front Of House

Proove Pizza
2023.01 - 2023.06

Bachelor's Degree - International Relations and Politics

University of Sheffield
2021.09 - 2024.08

A-Levels - Law, Politics, EPQ, Philosophy

Reigate College
Lily Allen