Rhiannon Ruthven
Brighton,East Sussex
Summary
I am a dedicated and high-spirited musician and student based in Brighton, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Songwriting and Performance. I enjoy all kinds of work due to my quick learning abilities and my love of learning. I have experience in hospitality, warehouse work, bartending, social media managing/marketing, pot washing and children facilitating. I always ensure my enthusiasm, professionalism and engagement shines through my work, in no matter what department.
Overview
2
2
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pot Washer
Hare and Hounds
Brighton
09.2026 - Current
- Assisted operations during weekly Sunday shifts at Hare and Hounds.
- Managed disposal of kitchen waste and recycling to maintain a clean environment.
- Cleaned and returned dirty pots promptly during peak trading hours in a busy kitchen.
Volunteer Coordinator
Wider Horizons, Medicine Festival, Heartwood
07.2023 - Current
- Each summer, I volunteer as a children's facilitator and guardian within a circuit of festivals/events in and around the South of England.
- My role consists of collaborating on team activities for children and ensuring that I provide and tend to their physical and emotional needs.
- I help in managing the children's workshop schedules throughout the festival period, as well as host my own workshop.
Social Media Marketer
Wider Horizons
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed weekly content creation, promotion and engagement for Wider Horizons, which is a transformational gathering, festival and retreat organisation based around the South of England.
- Used professional editing skills to create visual promotional and showcase content in the form of reels, in advertisement of the events.
- Tactically engaged target audience using uplifting and insightful messages and information through social platforms.
Bartender
Latvian Fesival
Rugby
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Poured drinks quickly for a short summer period at a Latvian Festival under time pressure while still up to standard
- Handled intoxicated customers with ease and stayed professional at all times
- Communication remained effective and clear despite the loud environment.
Crew Member
McDonald's
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Consecutively taking orders in stressful, busy time periods, managed with great hospitality skills, clear direct communication and calmness.
- Managed money handling, taking cash and giving change quickly and efficiently.
- Received frequent complimentary customer service remarks and positive feedback on my hospitality.
- Handled customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, working to resolve issues quickly.
Picker and Packer
Wincanton PLC
Corby, Northamponshire
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Packed heavy pots of paint into boxes that we would construct ourselves and label securely for dispatch, adhering to reinforced packaging guidelines and standards.
- Maintained a clean and organised work area, ensuring a lack of clutter as I was fulfilling repetitive work and it was crucial to be organised in those scenarios.
- Helped with loading and unloading warehouse trucks to assist in restocking
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Songwriting and Performance
Waterbear College Of Music
Brighton, BNH01-2027
Higher National Diploma - Professional Music
Tresham College
Kettering01-2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Event coordination
- Social media management
- Time management
- Content creation
- Workshop facilitation
- Communication skills
- Quick learner
- Good communication
- Calm under pressure
- Cleanliness standards
- Professional mannerism
- Conflict resolution
- Following instructions
- Reliability
- Strong work ethic
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Polish
Elementary
A2
Hobbies and interests
- Singing
- Playing guitar
- Knitting
- Drawing
- Poetry
- Fire tending
- Calisthenics
- Hula
Timeline
Pot Washer
Hare and Hounds
09.2026 - Current
Social Media Marketer
Wider Horizons
07.2024 - 09.2025
Bartender
Latvian Fesival
07.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer Coordinator
Wider Horizons, Medicine Festival, Heartwood
07.2023 - Current
Crew Member
McDonald's
12.2022 - 08.2024
Picker and Packer
Wincanton PLC
01.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Songwriting and Performance
Waterbear College Of Music
Higher National Diploma - Professional Music
Tresham College