Maya Macdonald
Edinburgh
Summary
Enthusiastic and proactive, bringing strong organisational abilities and excellent communication skills. Adept in managing logistics and providing exceptional customer service, with a keen eye for detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Swim Coach
David Lloyd Clubs
Edinburgh
2024.05 - Current
- Plan and deliver structured swimming lessons for children 2 - 12 years; focusing on stroke technique, endurance, and water safety.
- Maintain rigorous safety standards and ensure compliance with club health & safety protocols, contributing to an incident-free environment.
Food & Beverage Assistant
David Lloyd Clubs
Edinburgh
2023.07 - 2024.09
- Delivered friendly, fast and efficient front-of-house and bar service in a busy club café, serving members and ensuring a positive and premium customer member experience.
- Operated POS systems and handled card transactions accurately.
- Maintained high standards of food safety, hygiene and allergen awareness; carried out daily cleaning and compliance checks.
Barista
Linton & Co Coffee
Edinburgh
2022.08 - 2023.05
- Prepared high-quality coffees, smoothies and cafe meals to specification, maintaining speed and consistency during busy service periods like the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
- Delivered friendly customer service, managed orders and operated POS; handled cash and card transactions.
- Maintained cleanliness, food safety and equipment hygiene; carried out daily opening and closing procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 2024.09 - 2029.06
Skills
- Multitasking
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Adaptable
- Accurate and Efficient
Affiliations
- In my free time I enjoy traveling and exploring a wide range of music, film and literature. I like to try new activities and experience everything there is to do in Edinburgh, from going to the rugby to supporting small independent businesses and bands in the city.
Timeline
Master of Science - Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
University of Edinburgh
2024.09 - 2029.06
Swim Coach
David Lloyd Clubs
2024.05 - Current
Food & Beverage Assistant
David Lloyd Clubs
2023.07 - 2024.09
Barista
Linton & Co Coffee
2022.08 - 2023.05