RAHA DASHTI
Surrey
Summary
History of Art graduate from SOAS, University of London, with professional experience in high-pressure, client-facing environments. Managed complex bookings, coordinated cross-department operations, and supported sales-driven service delivery while maintaining precision, efficiency, and high standards. Adaptable and highly organised, with strong communication and problem-solving skills that ensure smooth, professional operations across varied functions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Hotel Front Desk
Brooklands Hotel
Weybridge
2025.09 - 2026.01
- Delivered high-quality, visitor-focused service in a refined environment, supporting guest engagement and comfort in the hotel's Spa.
- Assisted with food and beverage service during events and daily operations, ensuring a seamless and respectful visitor experience.
- Managed bookings, schedules, and client interactions with strong attention to detail and discretion.
- Coordinated across multiple teams to support smooth daily operations and public-facing services.
- Adapted quickly to changing demands while maintaining calm, professional communication.
- Maintained accurate records, schedules, and reports to support operational efficiency.
- Surpassed sales targets for spa products and treatment upgrades while enhancing guest experiences in a luxury environment.
Assistant
Simple Touch Clinic
Surrey
2024.08 - 2025.09
- Coordinate appointments, maintain digital records, enhance client satisfaction.
- Crafted clinic's logo, marketing materials on social media; boosted brand visibility and client interaction.
- Implemented client feedback mechanisms, enabling the clinic to address concerns promptly and strengthen service standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and reordered essential supplies as needed, avoiding disruptions and ensuring uninterrupted clinic services.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to ensure efficient clinic operations and enhanced client experience.
Architect Intern
Zaha Hadid Architects
London
2019.11 - 2019.11
- Contributed through creative problem-solving processes to help resolve various architectural issues.
- Researched and wrote about various materials used in buildings whilst developing plans for future projects.
- Eagerly participated in meetings that focused on analysing concepts of designs.
Team Entrepreneur
Young Enterprise
Surrey
2018.09 - 2019.11
- Co-founded and developed an educational children’s book celebrating inspirational women, contributing to both the creative direction and strategic vision of the business.
- Led the brand identity and visual strategy, designing the company logo and shaping a cohesive visual language that reflected the project’s mission, values, and audience.
- Delivered and led structured workshops and classes for younger students over several weeks, extending the project’s educational impact and strengthening public speaking and teaching skills.
- Managed direct-to-consumer sales at multiple markets and public events, gaining hands-on experience in sales strategy, customer engagement, and grassroots marketing.
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to plan production, promotion, and distribution, developing strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
- Used social media to expand market reach and facilitate sales agent recruitment.
- Advanced to the Surrey Finals of the Young Enterprise Competition, recognised for the project’s creativity, execution, and commercial viability.
Education
BA (Hons) - History of Art
SOAS University of London
Bloomsbury, LondonFoundation Degree - Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities
SOAS University of London
Bloomsbury, LondonBA - Architecture
University of Westminster
Marylebone, LondonSchool Education - A-Levels: Art, History of Art, Biology
Notre Dame Senior School
Cobham, SurreySkills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Detail- Oriented
- Adaptable
- Effective Communication
- Team collaboration
- Customer engagement
- Microsoft office suite proficiency
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Persian
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Hotel Front Desk
Brooklands Hotel
2025.09 - 2026.01
Assistant
Simple Touch Clinic
2024.08 - 2025.09
Architect Intern
Zaha Hadid Architects
2019.11 - 2019.11
Team Entrepreneur
Young Enterprise
2018.09 - 2019.11
Foundation Degree - Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities
SOAS University of London
School Education - A-Levels: Art, History of Art, Biology
Notre Dame Senior School
BA (Hons) - History of Art
SOAS University of London
BA - Architecture
University of Westminster