LOLA PRESTON
Northampton,Northamptonshire
Summary
Reliable and resourceful professional with experience in both educational and customer service sectors. Demonstrated ability to adapt to diverse work environments. Seeking a full-time position to leverage skills and experience effectively.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer Art Technician
St Pauls Way
London
2026.02 - 2026.02
- Supported teachers during lessons by providing classroom assistance.
- Contributed to maintenance of tidy and organised learning environments.
- Familiarised myself with stock ordering systems to ensure resource availability.
- Facilitated specific art practices, including ceramics and photography.
- Assisted the de-installation of an exhibition at an external gallery.
Volunteer Art technician
North Bridge House Canonbury
London
2025.10 - 2025.10
- Worked alongside the art technician and head of faculty.
- Prepared and organised various materials, including ceramics and paints.
- Created and mounted educational displays around the school.
- Assisted the organisation of and carried out an art based project for students to participate in for mental health day.
- Gave students advice and techniques to improve their artistic practice during lessons.
Barista Assistant
Dunelm
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2024.09 - 2025.01
- Crafted a variety of high-quality drinks and food as a Barista and Café Assistant at the Pausa Coffee Shop.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting and addressing customer needs throughout the day.
- Maintained a clean and organised environment while preparing food and beverages.
- Adhered to daily cleaning schedules and food health and safety standards, consistently working in a professional manner.
Volunteering at Brynhyfryd Junior School
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Swansea
2024.02 - 2024.04
- Volunteered weekly at a local primary school to curate and carry out art lessons for reception children.
- Planned classes that were informative yet kept the class engaged.
- Planned activities based on the available materials, organised the setup, and cleared away.
- Collaborated with the teaching staff, gaining advice and information on what was successful and how to improve.
Front of house staff
Oasis Personnel
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2021.07 - 2023.09
- Worked at several sporting events including the 2022 British Grand Prix, MotoGP and Classic car events at Silverstone.
- Have provided service for large company clients in private boxes VIP lounges.
- Operated tills to accurately process credit card transactions.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
Mural Artist
Bartella's Coffee House
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2021.08 - 2021.09
- Developed original design tailored to client's vision through in-depth consultation.
- Managed time and materials effectively to align with client's brief.
- Engaged and interacted in a friendly manner with members of the public who showed interest in my work.
Dog Grooming Assistant
Dapper Dog Grooming
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2019.06 - 2021.06
- Greeted clients and their dogs to the salon with warmth and enthusiasm.
- Bathed and blowdried dogs, providing calm reassurance throughout for an enjoyable pet experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Swansea, SWAA-Levels - Biology, Psychology, Art
Northampton School for Boys
Northampton, NTHGCSEs -
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Northampton, NTHSkills
- Art handling techniques
- Creativity
- Team collaboration
- Customer Service
- Work organisation
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Strategic planning
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer Art Technician
St Pauls Way
2026.02 - 2026.02
Volunteer Art technician
North Bridge House Canonbury
2025.10 - 2025.10
Barista Assistant
Dunelm
2024.09 - 2025.01
Volunteering at Brynhyfryd Junior School
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
2024.02 - 2024.04
Mural Artist
Bartella's Coffee House
2021.08 - 2021.09
Front of house staff
Oasis Personnel
2021.07 - 2023.09
Dog Grooming Assistant
Dapper Dog Grooming
2019.06 - 2021.06
A-Levels - Biology, Psychology, Art
Northampton School for Boys
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
GCSEs -
Malcolm Arnold Academy