Photography
Music
Fashion
Cooking
Rachel Abeyasekere
London
Summary
Enthusiastic and dependable Photography student at the University of Westminster with experience in customer service, hospitality and creative practice. Skilled in organisation, communication and problem-solving, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. Adaptable and quick to learn, with experience working both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments. Strong attention to detail, a professional approach and a genuine interest in developing creative and technical skills, with the ambition to build a career within the creative industries.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-Time Carer
family member
Hetherset
01.2017 - Current
- Improved communication and organisation skills to better support individuals with disabilities.
- Maintained clean and hygienic living environments, ensuring comfort and safety.
Waiting Staff
Giggling Squid
Bury St Edmunds, London
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided exceptional customer service in a busy restaurant, trained new staff to ensure seamless service, processed payments accurately, maintained high standards of cleanliness and efficiency under pressure.
- Served food and beverages to guests efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and meeting dietary requirements.
- Laid tables with clean cutlery, crockery and glassware throughout sittings.
Waiting Staff
Lounge & Garden
Bury St Edmunds
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Delivered food service, supported daily operations, and maintained a positive dining experience in a fast-paced environment.
Cleaner
Anglia Cleaning Solutions
Bury St Edmunds
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Upheld high cleaning standards while adhering to strict schedules and collaborating with team members to ensure efficient operations.
- Swept, vacuumed, polished and mopped hard floors within establishment.
- Followed sanitisation, health and hygiene regulations.
Casual Worker
Sodexo
Bury St Edmunds
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Engaged with customers at events and café operations, processed transactions, managed stock, and delivered food service while adhering to health and safety standards.
- Kept work areas organised and clean for a professional appearance.
- Completed all work within agreed timeframes, without assistance and to high-quality standards.
- Followed company, safety and performance requirements at all times.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Photography
University of Westminster
Harrow07-2026
A Levels - Art, Media & Photography
Abbeygate Sixth Form College
Bury St Edmunds01-2022
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Organisation
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom cc
- Adobe Indesign
- Photography
Interests
Certification
- [Creative Business Portrait: Posing Your subject] LinkedIn certified
- [Lighting for photographer: Portraiture] LinkedIn certified
- [Photography Foundations: Refining Your Skills] LinkedIn certified
- [You Need a Career Development Plan] LinkedIn certified
- [Lighting with Flash: The Basics] certified
- [Wedding Photography: Bridal Portraits] LinkedIn certified
- [Street Photography: Posed Portraiture] LinkedIn certified
- [Learning Lighting:Natural Lighting] LinkedIn certified
- [Mastering Virtual Presentations] LinkedIn certified
- [Area of certification] LinkedIn certified
- [Area of certification] LinkedIn certified
Timeline
Waiting Staff
Giggling Squid
07.2023 - 08.2024
Waiting Staff
Lounge & Garden
11.2022 - 03.2023
Cleaner
Anglia Cleaning Solutions
09.2021 - 02.2022
Casual Worker
Sodexo
09.2021 - 01.2022
Part-Time Carer
family member
01.2017 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Photography
University of Westminster
A Levels - Art, Media & Photography
Abbeygate Sixth Form College