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Sion Bell

Tyn-y-Gongl,WLS

Summary

I am innovative, confident, and business-minded – with both academic and real-world experience improving efficiency in any scenario. I am also extremely confident in taking what I’ve learned and know and putting it in front of an audience to discuss and be scrutinised, so that I can learn more and improve on my work. I have excellent teamworking skills, being able to work under someone else’s management, in a flat team, or as a team leader myself, as I have done many times as a promoter, a counsellor. Through my time in university and in my promotion project, I am also very skilled in data analysis and turning that data into understanding and solutions that take into account different stakeholders of a business, both internally and externally.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Receptionist

Pili Palas
Menai Bridge, Anglesey

- Sold and scanned admissions tickets, making sure to make a good first impression of the business with friendly service

- Answered queries on the phone and in person, either answering myself or directing to members of staff who could help

- Sold products in the shop

- Organised stock and counted stock in order to keep the shop tidy and professional

- Built teamwork skills with other reception and shop staff to manage busy periods effectively

Zookeeper

Pili Palas
Menai Bridge, Anglesey
  • Monitored the health of animals by assessing their behaviour and making sure the conditions in their enclosures are safe.
  • Made sure the animals had a healthy and consistent diet.
  • Mentored new staff to make sure they developed well and settled into their new jobs.
  • Built communication skills with the public through handling sessions where I would talk to the customers about our animals.
  • Kept animal cages spotlessly clean to minimise infection risks.
  • Improved teamwork and communication skills through sharing responsibilities with experienced senior zoo staff

Self Employed Event Promoter

Self Employed
Liverpool, Merseyside
2025.11 - Current
  • Maintained detailed records of all promotional activities for future reference and analysis.
  • Designed creative promotional materials for enhanced audience engagement.
  • Ensured adherence to brand guidelines throughout all promotional materials and communication channels. This included consistent bilingual marketing in Welsh and English across all promotional materials.
  • Cultivated partnerships with external agencies for additional resources and support (Interviews and promotion with the BBC).
  • Conducted market research to identify customer preferences and tailor promotional strategies.
  • Utilised persuasive communication skills to convey product value and unique selling points.
  • Sold out a 275 capacity gig for a Welsh language band in Liverpool on a Thursday, making a net profit of over £1,000 for my first gig, with potential for further revenue growth through merchandise sales in future gigs.
  • Adapted sales pitches and approaches based on customer demographics and preferences. I communicated actively with student societies in Liverpool, who were my main demographic.

Camp counsellor

Camp Chaampions
Marble Falls, Texas
2024.05 - 2025.08
  • Oversaw camper safety during adventurous activities, ensuring no harm came to any child.
  • Coordinated with other counsellors for the effective planning and execution of camping programmes.
  • Developed strong communication skills by interacting with a diverse group of campers.
  • Helped children to grow in confidence by encouraging them to step out of their comfort zone and try new things.
  • Put together my own activities outside the camp schedule, teaching campers to play the guitar and perform for their campmates.
  • Became a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard.
  • Learned a lot of different skills, being one of the most. versatile counsellors on camp, and working in the greatest variety of departments of any counsellor.
  • Ensured welfare and safety of campers outside of activity times, providing high-quality pastoral care. I made sure every camper was heard and taken seriously.

President (Volunteer)

Liverpool University Windsurfing Club
Liverpool, Merseyside
2024.09 - 2025.05
  • I lead the decision making process at the club and delegated roles out too the rest of the committee, developing my leadership and teamworking skills.

Social Secretary (Volunteer)

Liverpool University Windsurfing Club
Liverpool, Merseyside
2023.09 - 2024.05
  • I was responsible for looking after the welfare of club members as well as organising social events, including a windsurfing festival that was attended by around 130 people.
  • I developed teamworking skills, communication skills, and event planning skills through this role, as well as developing resiliency by overcoming issues that arose with organizing the event.

Youth mentor (Volunteer)

ReachOut UK
Liverpool, Merseyside
2022.11 - 2024.02
  • I was paired in 1-1 mentorships with primary school children to help them improve their English and Maths.
  • Put together special music-inspired sessions to help engage the kids
  • Role modelled positive behaviour and interpersonal skills.
  • I was a part of an award-winning project, with our team being recognized the remarkable development of our mentees' skills.

Education

Master's Degree - Music Industry Management

LIPA
Liverpool
2025.09 - 2026.08

Bachelor's Degree - International Business

University of Liverpool
Liverpool
2022.09 - 2025.06

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate - Business Studies

Ysgol David Hughes
Menai Bridge
2020.09 - 2022.05

Skills

  • I have very strong public speaking and presentation skills, as evidenced by my assessments at university, my work as an independent music promoter, and my public-facing roles as a youth mentor, camp counsellor, receptionist, and zookeeper I am able to communicate my findings both persuasively or objectively depending on what is needed
  • Through my degree and my own self-employed work, I have developed strong critical thinking and assessment skills, enabling me to identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs
  • I have developed data analysis skills through my work in my International Business and Music Industry Management degrees, where I analysed academic studies and their results to draw critical conclusions and offer solutions
  • I have a strong knowledge of government policy and regulations, allowing me to take these things into account with my work, such as during my event promotion and my university work

Affiliations

  • Music and Songwriting
  • Sports (Skiing, Windsurfing, Climbing, Bowls, Football)
  • Politics
  • Comedy

Accomplishments

- I have Independently sold out a gig in Liverpool.

- I was elected president of Liverpool University Windusrfing Club

- I received awards for my work as a Camp Counsellor and as a Youth Mentor (Project of the year, and a "Tiger" Award, which is like employee of the Week)

- I was Granted a LIPA Enterprise Fund

- I am a Duke of Edinburgh Award winner

- I was elected Head Student at my secondary school

- I was elected President of my University Windsurfing Club

Languages

Welsh
Native
English
Native
Italian
Beginner

Timeline

Self Employed Event Promoter

Self Employed
2025.11 - Current

Master's Degree - Music Industry Management

LIPA
2025.09 - 2026.08

President (Volunteer)

Liverpool University Windsurfing Club
2024.09 - 2025.05

Camp counsellor

Camp Chaampions
2024.05 - 2025.08

Social Secretary (Volunteer)

Liverpool University Windsurfing Club
2023.09 - 2024.05

Youth mentor (Volunteer)

ReachOut UK
2022.11 - 2024.02

Bachelor's Degree - International Business

University of Liverpool
2022.09 - 2025.06

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate - Business Studies

Ysgol David Hughes
2020.09 - 2022.05

Receptionist

Pili Palas

Zookeeper

Pili Palas
Sion Bell