Olivia Sandhu
Private Tutor
Southwell
Summary
Organized and conscientious worker with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments.
Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Excellent written communication and strong academic background. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. Previous experience as an administrative assistant.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafe Assistant
Chess Cafe
02.2024 - Current
Private English Tutor
Freelance
08.2023 - Current
- Fostered a positive learning environment that encouraged open communication between tutor and student.
- Adapted lesson content based on a student's individual needs.
- Strengthened students' writing abilities by guiding them through the process of outlining, drafting, revising, and editing essays.
- Supported students in 'jumping through the hoops' of school assessments whilst encouraging individual engagement in the subject.
- Further developed my own time management techniques.
Event Catering Assistant
Maxey's Farm Shop & Cafe
10.2023 - 10.2023
Catering Assistant
Norwood Golf Course
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Worked front of house handling cash and card transactions and providing excellent customer service.
- Worked independently and as part of a team preparing food to a high standard and to time constraints.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety guidelines.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Volunteer Teacher
Iris Classics Summer School
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepared lessons and activities from scratch as part of a small group.
- Developed leadership skills whilst running lessons for a group of junior school children.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Temp Worker
Mint People Agency
07.2022 - 08.2022
Event Waiting Staff
Carpe Noctum
07.2021 - 07.2021
Welcome Volunteer
Ashmolean Museum
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others, directing visitors around the site and operating the ticket desk for the main exhibition.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as scheduling and record-keeping.
Administrative Assistant
Reach Learning Disability Charity
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new organizational systems.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry.
Catering Assistant
Norwood House Weddings
07.2019 - 09.2019
Volunteer Shop Assistant
Bookwise Charity Shop
07.2017 - 09.2017
Flower Pod Volunteer
Reach Learning Disability Charity
06.2017 - 08.2017
Education
Bachelor's - Classics And Oriental Studies
University of Oxford
Oxford 04.2001 -
A-Levels - English Literature / Religious Studies / Spanish
Nottingham Girls' High School
Nottingham 04.2001 -
Skills
Filing
Data Entry
Research
Proofreading
Computer Proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite
Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Cafe Assistant
Chess Cafe
02.2024 - Current
Event Catering Assistant
Maxey's Farm Shop & Cafe
10.2023 - 10.2023
Private English Tutor
Freelance
08.2023 - Current
Catering Assistant
Norwood Golf Course
08.2023 - 10.2023
Volunteer Teacher
Iris Classics Summer School
09.2022 - 09.2022
Temp Worker
Mint People Agency
07.2022 - 08.2022
Event Waiting Staff
Carpe Noctum
07.2021 - 07.2021
Welcome Volunteer
Ashmolean Museum
08.2020 - 10.2020
Administrative Assistant
Reach Learning Disability Charity
08.2019 - 10.2019
Catering Assistant
Norwood House Weddings
07.2019 - 09.2019
Volunteer Shop Assistant
Bookwise Charity Shop
07.2017 - 09.2017
Flower Pod Volunteer
Reach Learning Disability Charity
06.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor's - Classics And Oriental Studies
University of Oxford
04.2001 -
A-Levels - English Literature / Religious Studies / Spanish
Nottingham Girls' High School
04.2001 -