Natasha Mills
Bury,United Kingdom
Summary
Resourceful professional with strong foundation in performing arts and business management. Achieved impactful results in social media marketing, customer service, and strategic planning through effective communication and leadership. Focused on leveraging public speaking and problem-solving skills to drive business strategies and enhance team performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Owner
Art business
Bury
2022.10 - 2026.07
- Run art business creating cartoon creations, keyrings, pins, stickers, bookmarks, and more. Manage all aspects, including booking and promoting events, maintaining website, and posting on social media. Create all work using traditional art techniques, engaging with customers and coordinating with helpers at large events while managing stock.
- Leverage social media accounts built in 2020 to promote work, initially starting on TikTok and Instagram with cosplaying and short-form videos. Combine passion for hobbies with dressing up and creating clothes to showcase art and products, growing to 1,600 followers on Instagram and over 75k on TikTok.
- Delivered high-quality customer service at various events to ensure client satisfaction.
- Ensured adherence to industry regulations through regular audits and updates to procedures.
- Facilitated team meetings to encourage open dialogue and teamwork among members.
Sales
River
Manchester
2026.05 - 2026.07
- Developed competitive sales quotes and followed up to convert quotes to sales.
- Coordinated with sales team to provide excellent pre-and post-sales support services.
- Developed sales skills through comprehensive training in pitching, theoretical concepts, and practical application. Enhanced confidence and people skills by identifying customer buying factors and honing promotional techniques.
- Supported store promotional activities to drive sales.
- Promoted community initiatives in shopping centres and high streets through collaboration with non-profit organisations.
Kitchen team leader
Greene King
Bury
2023.08 - 2026.06
- Worked in kitchen with a small team serving food, consistently completing 10-hour shifts, 44-48 hours a week. Led kitchen operations during staff shortages, managing food preparation and service independently on multiple occasions. Handled kitchen opening and closing procedures, ensuring cleanliness and organisation throughout shifts. I have good time management and I'm always on time for my shift and can work well under pressure.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work schedules.
- Facilitated open discussions among team members to clarify roles and responsibilities. to prevent misunderstandings and errors in orders.
- Performed daily inventory assessments to ensure stock availability and accuracy. with detailed record keeping.
Brand Ambassador
Pure Pet Food
Manchester
2026.01 - 2026.05
- Engaged with customers at a festival to promote Pure Pet Food, introducing new customers to the brand and successfully signing them up for subscriptions on the day.
- Initiated sales career with Pure, travelling to diverse locations and gaining exposure to various work environments.
- Developed key skills through hands-on experience, seeking opportunities for growth and advancement in my role.
Kitchen Assistant
Weatherspoons
Preston
2022.06 - 2023.05
- Prepared meals collaboratively in under 10 minutes while maintaining cleanliness of pots and cutlery. Prepared daily food in the morning and cleaned down kitchen at night, ensuring a tidy workspace. Executed closing shifts, efficiently cleaned work station, and assisted coworkers in maintaining cleanliness. I worked during university and mainly worked weekends I started working during graduate which was a very busy period so had to work under a lot of pressure; weekends were very busy during football.
- Ensured cleanliness of utensils for a safe cooking environment., achieving a more efficient work environment.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
Classroom Assistant
Stage Coach
Bury
2019.09 - 2020.03
- Assisted children aged 2-4 in singing, dance, and drama, collaborating with main teacher to guide learning of songs, simple dances, and lines. I was once a student here myself and had been committed to coming for 8 years before being offered the job.
- Supported children's creativity through engaging activities in singing, dance, and drama, fostering their self-expression and confidence.
- Implemented behavioural management strategies suggested by teachers, maintaining a calm and focused classroom atmosphere.
- Facilitated communication between students and teachers for better understanding.
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students struggling with coursework, aiding their understanding of complex topics.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Music Theatre
UClan
Preston 2020.09 - 2023.06
A-Level or equivalent - Performing Arts
Bury College
Bury, Greater Manchester 2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSE or equivalent - Performing arts
Bury College
Bury, Greater Manchester 2017.09 - 2018.06
GCSE or equivalent - Maths 4
Broad Oak High School
BurySkills
- E-commerce strategy
- Social media marketing
- Social media management
- Direct marketing
- Event production
- Business management
- Time Management
- Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Resourcefulness
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Customer Service
- Calm under pressure
- Fast learner
- Powerpoint
Certification
- DBS Certificate January 2020 to January 2022
INTERESTS AND SPARE TIME ACTIVITIES
At the moment i do have weekly commitments on Thursdays and driving lessons. I have a lot of creative hobbies but don't plan to take up any class right now and just want to focus on getting a job. Maybe once a month I would need a weekend off to attend events I'm invited to as a content creator or art markets, but I will be able to give months notice for these.
Accomplishments
- I was dedicated to Stage Coach, a musical theatre group for 8 years.
- I've worked at a busy Weatherspoons while at University working the kitchen and serving food. I know how to cook and clean along with preparing food, using a pot wash is something I am also familiar with. I'm very quick with my hand and am very creative and enjoy art a lot which was useful in Weatherspoons for presentation.
- Something of a recent achievement and a career goal I'm looking to try and go into is social media, I have a hobbie of cosplay and from that I have gathered a small following online. Thanks to my social media accounts I have managed to go to several comic conventions over that past few years for free as a content creator guest. I've taken part in panels at these conventions talking about my hobbie and work and giving tips and advice. I also worked with a group of cosplayers who work alongside Mega con a popular convention across the UK.
- I am now pursing my art as a business and travel around the country to sell my work, with art its something that it sometimes doesn't make enough for me to solely relay on so id like a part time job to keep my financially secure while also pursing my passion. I have experience with social media and marketing from this as well as customer service from my retails jobs in the past and this too. I believe I perform well during my events as I have quite a few regular customers who come back to support me and my work and am building up a loyal fan base.
- I believe with my content creating achievement comes good people skills and being able to draw in people Nd grab their attention, this is something I've likely picked up over my many years of studying musical theatre. I told I seem very sweet and kind on first impressions, I believe I'm also out going.
Additional information
- I am dedicated hard working person and tend to be flexible. I am always in full uniform and dressed smart to set a good example. I am committed and it is very rare that I am late and I have good time management, I try my best to show up early for my shift to get ready and be on time! I tend to only have a day off if I am really sick and it can not be avoided which is rare. my attendance is usually very high as I enjoy having something to do and look forward to work. I like to develop and explore new skills, learning new thing and life experience!
- I enjoy working well with other members and making friends, team work is very important, I work professionally and make sure nothing negative effect my work and try to have a positive attitude to anything I do. I find I get along with people very easily and enjoy meeting new people. It is important I find it to be important to get along with the people in your team.
- I tend to have a very organized space and am committed to everything I do, I try my best to always give 100% to my work. I find that it is best to not let my personal problems effect my work, they can be distracting and have a negative impact on my work and the people around me so I believe I'm always up beat and happy to be working.
- I'm good working under pressure, working in a busy Weather spoons kitchen has taught me a lot and I always know how to keep my cool. I got a long with everyone in my old jobs and try my hardest.
- Learning and exploring new skills at work is always a joy, deloping and growing as a person and a team is my main goal!
Timeline
Sales
River
2026.05 - 2026.07
Brand Ambassador
Pure Pet Food
2026.01 - 2026.05
Kitchen team leader
Greene King
2023.08 - 2026.06
Owner
Art business
2022.10 - 2026.07
Kitchen Assistant
Weatherspoons
2022.06 - 2023.05
Certificate of Higher Education - Music Theatre
UClan
2020.09 - 2023.06
Classroom Assistant
Stage Coach
2019.09 - 2020.03
A-Level or equivalent - Performing Arts
Bury College
2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSE or equivalent - Performing arts
Bury College
2017.09 - 2018.06
GCSE or equivalent - Maths 4
Broad Oak High School