Rebecca Williamson
Edinburgh,UK
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in organisation and space planning, luxury client service, and interior and visual styling. Demonstrates exceptional creative collaboration and event logistics coordination abilities, supported by strong organisational skills and high-level attention to detail. Known for excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and effective communication, with a strong emphasis on emotional intelligence and cross-cultural awareness. Committed to maintaining professional discretion while working well under pressure.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Creative Assistant & Children’s Workshop Support
Portobello Art School
Edinburgh
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Support creative workshops for children aged 5–11, fostering confidence, imagination and teamwork.
- Assist in preparing materials, setting up events and maintaining an inspiring, organised environment.
- Collaborate with tutors to deliver engaging, age-appropriate creative activities.
- Partnering with both parents and children to cultivate a safe, friendly, and confident atmosphere for pupil participation and success.
- Facilitating, promoting, and executing workshops, including marketing and promotional requirements.
Full time carer
Carer for family member
Edinburgh
01.2022 - 07.2025
Stroke rehabilitation
Medical recovery
Edinburgh
12.2022 - 03.2023
Luxury Property Consultant
Betterhomes Real Estate
Dubai, UAE
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Directed management of property sales and rentals within Dubai’s high-end market for a large number of clients.
- Managed exclusive property staging and client viewings, ensuring presentation demonstrated brand quality, design excellence and specific attention to detail.
- Cultivated enduring client relationships through trust, discretion, and personalised attention, tailoring each experience to client individual requirements.
- Acquired property contracts through exceptional communication, networking and evaluation skills, performing thorough market research to maintain client engagement and strengthen relationships.
- Frequently demonstrated confidence in both independent and collaborative work, routinely providing assistance to colleagues when guidance or support is required.
- Consistently maintained professional appearance, frequently travelling as part of role, sustaining motivation and productivity both in office and remote environments.
Business Class Cabin Crew
Emirates Airline
Dubai, UAE
01.2012 - 01.2021
- Delivered five-star service to premium clientele across international routes.
- Trained and mentored new cabin crew members, ensuring high service and safety standards.
- Recognised for exceptional professionalism, empathy and attention to detail.
- Handled emergency situations calmly; administered first aid when necessary to ensure passenger wellbeing.
- Responded promptly to passenger queries or complaints displaying excellent problem-solving skills for customer satisfaction improvement.
- Maintained composure under pressure while handling multiple responsibilities on long-haul flights resulting in high-quality service delivery.
- Fostered good relationships with passengers from diverse cultural backgrounds promoting an inclusive atmosphere onboard.
- Supported colleagues during busy periods or emergencies demonstrating team spirit and reliability.
- Collaborated effectively with other crew members to provide seamless service, improving overall flight experience.
Education
Performing Arts Diploma - Performing arts
MGA Academy of Performing Arts
Edinburgh 01.2011 - 01.2012
Highers - Multiple
Portobello High School
Edinburgh /2007 -
Advanced Highers - Multiple
Portobello High School
Edinburgh /2008 -
Skills
- Organisation & space planning
- Luxury client service
- Interior & visual styling
- Creative collaboration
- Event & logistics coordination
- Emotional intelligence & communication
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Professional discretion
- High level attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy and effective communication
- Works well under pressure
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- Dog walking, spending time with family, socialising, going to church, creative arts.
Accomplishments
Emirates Airline - Overall employee of the month award
Certification
Driving licence - clean driving licence since awarded 2007
Timeline
Creative Assistant & Children’s Workshop Support
Portobello Art School
01.2024 - 11.2025
Stroke rehabilitation
Medical recovery
12.2022 - 03.2023
Full time carer
Carer for family member
01.2022 - 07.2025
Luxury Property Consultant
Betterhomes Real Estate
01.2021 - 01.2022
Business Class Cabin Crew
Emirates Airline
01.2012 - 01.2021
Performing Arts Diploma - Performing arts
MGA Academy of Performing Arts
01.2011 - 01.2012
Highers - Multiple
Portobello High School
/2007 -
Advanced Highers - Multiple
Portobello High School
/2008 -