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Penelope Winters

St. Andrews,FIF

Summary

Globally minded and driven student at the University of St Andrews, studying International Relations and Modern History. Raised across New York City, Ireland, Berlin, and Australia, offering a diverse and adaptable perspective. Actively engaged in charity and consultancy groups, with extensive volunteer and customer service experience, and a strong interest in business and law.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Consultant

Playfair Consultancy Group
09.2024 - Current
  • Offer pro-bono consulting services to local and international businesses and charities
  • Participate on semester-long projects, conducting and presenting market research, assisting with rebranding , aiding in website design, and formulating logical and comprehensive sponsorship plans
  • Honing presentation and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Helping businesses effectively utilize social media for increased engagement
  • Collaborating with consulting teams to develop and implement market research strategies

Charity Club Member

The Lumsden Club
11.2024 - Current
  • Member of all-women's charity club, dedicated to uplifting women, children, and the arts
  • Partake in individual and group fundraising efforts to raise money for Scottish charityAid in the planning and hosting of school-wide fundraising events in support of Fife Women's Aid
  • Brainstorm and implement creative event concepts and themes.

High School Ambassador

Yale Entrepreneurial Society
02.2023 - 05.2024

- Attended the 6-week YES High School Fellowship, learning about entrepreneurialism and venture capital

- Presented my project to club members and won first place in the cohort

- Invited back as a High School Ambassador to the program

- Designed and implemented outreach initiatives to attract students to the fellowship, resulting in 40+ high-quality candidates.

- Collected feedback from students and reported it to Committee

Assisted in the development of coursework and class content

Key Holder

Far Out Ice Cream Llc.
10.2021 - 09.2024
  • Assisted with team responsibilities by serving customers, cleaning and organizing, and product merchandising.
  • Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, aiding in product development, and supervising staff.
  • Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.


Restaurant Hostess

Taberna De Haro
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
  • Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.

Community Volunteer

Various Organizations
  • Volunteered with MSPCA-Angell Animal Hospital, Brookline Food Pantry, International Institute of New England, Language Virtual, and others.
  • Provided support to social service clients in navigating available resources.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance the quality of social services.
  • Evaluated non-native English speakers' student performance, identified improvement areas and set tasks to aid goal achievement.

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations & Modern History

University of St Andrew’s
St Andrew’s, Scotland
06-2028

High School Diploma -

Brookline High School
Brookline
06-2024

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Global perspective
  • Branding and market research
  • Consulting
  • Customer & food service
  • Website design
  • Organization
  • Community volunteering
  • Event planning

Timeline

Charity Club Member

The Lumsden Club
11.2024 - Current

Marketing Consultant

Playfair Consultancy Group
09.2024 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Taberna De Haro
08.2023 - 06.2024

High School Ambassador

Yale Entrepreneurial Society
02.2023 - 05.2024

Key Holder

Far Out Ice Cream Llc.
10.2021 - 09.2024

Community Volunteer

Various Organizations

Master of Arts - International Relations & Modern History

University of St Andrew’s

High School Diploma -

Brookline High School
Penelope Winters