MEENA SELVAM
London
Summary
Motivated and organised business student currently studying International Business with AI at the University of Derby, with experience across business administration, marketing, logistics, hospitality and client-facing environments. Experienced in coordinating activities, managing schedules, communicating with different stakeholders, supporting operational delivery and working to deadlines. My previous experience as a Marketing Manager/PA involved working with sales, service, finance and logistics departments, supporting projects and helping ensure work was delivered on time and within budget. I have also developed practical logistics, stock-management and operational experience through food bank volunteering and hospitality roles.I am particularly interested in project management, international business, construction, hospitality and international development and am keen to develop practical experience in project planning, scheduling, procurement, risk management, reporting and project coordination within an international environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
House Governess
Private Family
2023.12 - 2025.02
- Planned and organised daily activities, schedules and educational activities, ensuring tasks were completed safely and on time.
- Coordinated indoor and outdoor activities while adapting plans to changing circumstances and requirements.
- Managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including meal preparation, personal care, organisation and household tasks.
- Communicated regularly with family members and adapted plans according to individual requirements.
- Maintained organised and safe environments while demonstrating strong responsibility, reliability and attention to detail.
Commis Chef / Pastry Chef
Bread Street Kitchens, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
2023.05 - 2023.12
- Worked collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment to ensure preparation and service activities were completed to deadlines.
- Supported deliveries, ingredient restocking and stock rotation, contributing to effective operational and procurement processes.
- Monitored ingredient stocks and identified requirements for replenishment.
- Maintained organised workstations and followed food safety and health and safety requirements.
- Assisted with creating desserts and pastry presentation, demonstrating creativity and attention to detail.
Care Home Assistant
Croydon Care Homes
2022.04 - 2023.05
- Provided day-to-day support while maintaining accurate client information and progress reports.
- Managed multiple responsibilities while maintaining high standards of organisation, communication and professionalism.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to ensure client requirements were addressed efficiently.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable environment while responding appropriately to changing requirements.
- Developed strong interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills in a responsible working environment.
Trained Barista
COSTA Coffee
2022.10 - 2023.04
- Delivered customer service in a busy environment while managing multiple tasks efficiently.
- Handled transactions accurately and supported cash-management processes.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to maintain service standards and operational efficiency.
- Maintained high attention to detail while completing tasks under time pressure.
- Communicated professionally with customers and colleagues to ensure a positive service experience.
Marketing Manager / PA
OilTrading.com Ltd
2021.09 - 2022.03
- Collaborated with sales, service, finance and logistics departments to support business activities and deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Coordinated schedules, meetings, appointments and correspondence, ensuring activities were organised and deadlines were maintained.
- Supported the planning and delivery of business activities while communicating with different departments to keep work progressing.
- Developed sales and advertising strategies to support business growth and commercial opportunities.
- Managed customer enquiries, disputes and complaints, using problem-solving and communication skills to bring issues toward resolution.
- Used IT and administrative systems to organise schedules, meetings, appointments and business correspondence.
- Prepared reports, proposals and business content, demonstrating strong written communication and attention to detail.
- Conducted research and fact-checking to ensure information used in business content was accurate and reliable.
Food Bank Volunteer
Banque Alimentaire
Nice
2021.06 - 2021.09
- Communicated with local food shops and managers to obtain additional supplies for the food bank.
- Supported the collection, loading, unloading and movement of food supplies, developing practical logistics and coordination experience.
- Worked as part of a team to ensure supplies were handled efficiently and reached the required destination.
- Communicated professionally with external contacts and supported the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
- Developed practical experience in logistics, coordination, teamwork and working to operational requirements.
Article Writer
WorldNews, Nice
2020.06 - 2021.06
- Conducted research and fact-checking to ensure the accuracy and reliability of written content.
- Produced articles, reports and proposals using strong written communication and editing skills.
- Organised information from different sources and presented findings clearly and effectively.
- Communicated with team members to support collaborative projects and ensure high-quality output.
Education
BSc - International Business with AI
University of Derby
Derby, UKBSc - Management and Accounting
Royal Holloway, University of London
London, UKBTEC Business National Diploma - undefined
Croydon College
London, UKIGCSE - undefined
International School of Nice
Nice, FranceSkills
- Project coordination and administrative support
- Project scheduling and deadline management
- Research and information gathering
- Stakeholder communication and follow-up
- Action tracking and task coordination
- Procurement and stock coordination
- Logistics and operational support
- Budget awareness and cost control
- Meeting and appointment coordination
- Report, proposal and document preparation
- Microsoft Office and digital administration
- Team collaboration and cross-functional communication
- Problem-solving and attention to detail
- Working independently and meeting deadlines
Certification
- First Aid & CPR Certification — SIREN
- Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate — Level 2
- Maternity Nurse Training
- Barista Training
- Freelancing & Self-Employment Training
- Photography & Editing Basics
Volunteer Experience
Banque Alimentaire, Nice, Food Bank Volunteer, 2021-06, 2021-09, Communicated with local food shops and managers to obtain additional supplies for the food bank., Supported the collection, loading, unloading and movement of food supplies, developing practical logistics and coordination experience., Worked as part of a team to ensure supplies were handled efficiently and reached the required destination., Communicated professionally with external contacts and supported the smooth running of day-to-day operations., Developed practical experience in logistics, coordination, teamwork and working to operational requirements.
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS
- Organisation Comfortable managing multiple responsibilities, schedules and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
- Communication Experienced communicating with customers, families, colleagues, managers and external organisations.
- Research Experienced in conducting research, fact-checking and producing written reports, proposals and articles.
- Logistics Practical experience supporting deliveries, stock management, procurement-related activities and the movement of supplies.
- Teamwork Experienced working across different departments and in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
- Problem-Solving Confident dealing with enquiries, complaints, changing requirements and operational challenges.
- Project Management Interest Strong interest in developing practical experience in project planning, scheduling, procurement, risk management, reporting and project coordination.
Timeline
House Governess
Private Family
2023.12 - 2025.02
Commis Chef / Pastry Chef
Bread Street Kitchens, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
2023.05 - 2023.12
Trained Barista
COSTA Coffee
2022.10 - 2023.04
Care Home Assistant
Croydon Care Homes
2022.04 - 2023.05
Marketing Manager / PA
OilTrading.com Ltd
2021.09 - 2022.03
Food Bank Volunteer
Banque Alimentaire
2021.06 - 2021.09
Article Writer
WorldNews, Nice
2020.06 - 2021.06
IGCSE - undefined
International School of Nice
BTEC Business National Diploma - undefined
Croydon College
BSc - Management and Accounting
Royal Holloway, University of London
BSc - International Business with AI
University of Derby