Pearl Benjamin
Summary
I am charismatic and driven with experience in communication and media. I demonstrate exceptional public speaking and interpersonal skills, coupled with strong ability to engage and entertain audiences.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Festival Crew
Leeds Jazz Festival
Leeds
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Welcomed guests to festival.
- Directed guests to preferred area.
- Ensured that the schedule of musical acts was kept to.
- Provided personalised customer service fostering loyalty amongst clients.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly, restoring trust in our service quality.
- Ensured customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate order fulfillment.
Brand associate - trade fairs and exhibitions
Manchester Drinks Company
London
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted with setting up the product display on the exhibition stand.
- Demonstrated product range to stand visitors.
- Visitor engagement and contact information gathering.
Teaching assistant
Debbie Hilton Theatre School
Altrincham
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted head of theatre school with performance production at summer theatre camp.
- Maintained child safety, security and good behaviour throughout the sessions.
- Offered students personalised support during rehearsals and performance.
- Encouraged students to work together in a non-competitive way.
- Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students and parents, enhancing positive learning environments.
- Oversaw students during breaks to maintain safe environment.
- Coached students individually and in small groups to encourage confident performance.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Formed a strong bond with students to enable them to feel comfortable to approach me to resolve any creative or social problems.
Volunteer
The Friendship Circle
Manchester, greater manchester
2022 - 2023
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Social media marketing intern
Manchester Drinks Company
Manchester
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Scheduled and uploaded social media posts.
- Created engaging, topical content tailored to target audiences.
- Replied to comments and messages on social media platforms to maintain customer relationships.
- Developed brand identity and voice to improve social media engagement.
Intern
Red Literary Agency
Manchester
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Carried out required book/manuscript reading.
- Provided constructive, critical literary analysis.
- Provided marketing plan for target audience.
- Researched competitor agencies and publishing houses for marketing comparison.
- Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
- Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges.
- Managed time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Sought feedback actively and used it to improve performance.
- Carried out duties with strict compliance to company standards and policies.
- Communicated ideas and information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Conducted research and analysis to support team with project preparation.
- Exceeded expectations and demonstrated potential for future success.
Assistant Director
Open Theatre
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Oversaw budgeting process, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Coordinated with department heads, enabling clear communication flow.
- Managed team schedules and deadlines for optimised productivity.
- Created a productive work environment by fostering positive team dynamics.
- Acted as liaison for actors and crew.
Presenter and Producer
Leeds Student Television
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with the crew and interviewees.
- Oversaw the production process.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
Radio Presenter
Leeds Student Radio
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated with producers to create high-quality radio broadcasts.
- Prepared meticulously before every broadcast resulting in smooth delivery of each segment.
- Enhanced audience engagement by delivering compelling and relatable content.
- Maintained professional voice quality for clear communication to listeners.
- Fostered strong relationships with the other radio show hosts.
Interviewer
The Times High Fliers Research Limited
Leeds, West Yorkshire
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Showed adaptability by conducting both one-on-one and panel interviews as per organisation's requirements.
- Devised new strategies for efficient candidate assessment.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously, enhancing productivity levels.
Writer
The Gryphon
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2024 - Current
- Applied excellent time-management skills to produce high-quality writing for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Responded and incorporated feedback and constructive criticism to improve written content.
- Conducted thorough research to fully understand and deliver on project brief.
- Defined and understood project boundaries.
Education
A-Levels -
King David High School
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre & Performance
University of Leeds
GCSEs -
King David High School
Skills
- Good communication
- Organised
- Presenting
- Acting
- Collaborative
- Flexible
- Patient
- Reliable
- Managing
- Adapting
Custom
References available on request
Personal Information
- Nationality:
- Date of birth: 16/07/2005
Timeline
Interviewer
The Times High Fliers Research Limited
02.2025 - 02.2025
Assistant Director
Open Theatre
01.2025 - 03.2025
Radio Presenter
Leeds Student Radio
01.2025 - Current
Writer
The Gryphon
09.2024 - Current
Festival Crew
Leeds Jazz Festival
05.2024 - 05.2024
Social media marketing intern
Manchester Drinks Company
05.2024 - 09.2024
Brand associate - trade fairs and exhibitions
Manchester Drinks Company
03.2024 - 03.2024
Presenter and Producer
Leeds Student Television
09.2023 - Current
Intern
Red Literary Agency
06.2022 - 07.2022
Teaching assistant
Debbie Hilton Theatre School
07.2021 - 08.2022
Volunteer
The Friendship Circle
2022 - 2023
A-Levels -
King David High School
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre & Performance
University of Leeds
GCSEs -
King David High School
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