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Nicola Kwiatkowska

Southampton

Summary

A dedicated third year BA Geography student at the University of Southampton, with strong communication and organisation skills, gained through my roles of being a store manager and events manager for ESN. Balancing these responsibilities alongside my university degree, has strengthened my time management skills, resilience and adaptability. These roles have highlighted the importance of communication, collaboration and understanding within a team as this creates the most effective and positive outcomes. I am eager to apply my skills and academic knowledge into a professional environment , where I am confident in my ability to take on new challenges and continue building my expertise.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work history

ESN Events Manager

Erasmus Student Network Southampton
Southampton
07.2025 - Current

- Responsible for planning and organising events for upcoming international students that promote a positive and inclusive environment

- Gaining experience in marketing and promotion by contributing to event outreach strategies to encourage high student participation

- Building organizational and project management skills through scheduling and logistics

- Developing leadership skills through presenting event ideas and collaborating with the committee

General Manager

Pod Orlem Supermarket
Southampton, Southampton
09.2021 - Current

- Built strong communication skills through assisting customers and resolving complaints effectively

- Successfully trained and onboarded new employee members ensuring they adapted quickly to store standards

- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment encouraging collaboration and communication within the team

- Organized and managed staff schedules on a monthly basis to ensure adequate coverage and efficiency

- Ensured all delivery orders were placed on time maintaining smooth store operation and stock availability

- Adapted supply-chain and deliveries to meet fluctuations in demand reducing waste and improving product availability

- Developed strong decision-making skills under pressure through balancing customer needs and operational demands

- Planned and organised promotional events for our store (e.g Women's Day) sourcing and distributing goods to customers to reflect the store's values and strengthen community engagement


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

University of Southampton
Southampton
09.2023 -

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

University of Bergen
Bergen
01.2025 - 06.2025

A-Levels - Geography - A , Sociology - A , Biology - B

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Southampton
09.2019 - 06.2021

A-Levels - Polish - A*

Polska Szkola im. Fryderyka Chopina
Southampton
09.2007 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Logistics management
  • Inclusivity principles
  • Time efficiency
  • Communication proficiency
  • Safety consciousness

Affiliations

  • Hiking
  • Photography
  • Solo Travelling
  • Yoga

Timeline

ESN Events Manager

Erasmus Student Network Southampton
07.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

University of Bergen
01.2025 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Geography

University of Southampton
09.2023 -

General Manager

Pod Orlem Supermarket
09.2021 - Current

A-Levels - Geography - A , Sociology - A , Biology - B

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
09.2019 - 06.2021

A-Levels - Polish - A*

Polska Szkola im. Fryderyka Chopina
09.2007 - 06.2021
Nicola Kwiatkowska