Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
Publications
Timeline
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Spencer Siles

Spencer Siles

Edinburgh,Edinburgh

Summary

Confident and dynamic student with dedicated work ethic seeking part-time employment. Motivated and eager to explore new opportunities in both catering and hospitality, as well as educational and academic settings. Interested in positions related to retail, writing and reviewing, customer service, tutoring and caretaking, or supporting learning environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Kitchen porter

Italian on the Mound
Edinburgh, Midlothian
11.2024 - 01.2025

Actively contributed towards keeping cooking areas pest-free through regular cleaning duties.

Maintained high standards of cleanliness by washing kitchen equipment and utensils during peak-hours.

Completed deep cleaning tasks as instructed by supervisor and manager.

Co-Translator & co-editor

Inés Ventós
Ibiza, Balearic Islands
12.2022 - 01.2023

Worked with linguists to ensure that translations were accurate and culturally appropriate.
Proofread translated documents for accuracy and completeness. Reviewed source documents prior to translation to ensure clarity and understanding of the content.
Conducted research to ensure accuracy in translations.
Collaborated with other translators on complex projects.
Edited existing translations for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and style errors.

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Morna International College
Ibiza, Balearic Islands
09.2022 - 01.2023

Worked closely with colleagues to create an inviting atmosphere where every child felt welcome, safe, respected and valued.
Assisted Lead Teacher in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities for children.
Encouraged positive interactions between students through group projects and activities.
Enforced rules concerning conduct within the classroom setting while maintaining a positive attitude towards the students.

Copywriter

Live Nation
Remote, N/A
06.2023 - Current

Edited existing copy to improve readability while preserving the intended message.
Translated complex technical information into easily understandable content for a broad audience.
Consulted with sales and marketing staff to garner product and service information and discuss types of written advertising material.
Conducted background research to add depth to scenes, history and characters.

Volunteer sales assistant

Samaritans
Edinburgh, Midlothian
11.2024 - Current

Enhanced customer experience with warm, friendly interactions.

Performed price checks promptly addressing customer concerns about accuracy.

Assisted customers with queries for improved customer relations.

Maintained cleanliness of store to ensure an enjoyable shopping environment.

Education

A-Levels - Psychology; English Literature; Media Studies

Morna International College
Ibiza
09.2022 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Russian Studies and English Literature

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
09.2024 -

Skills

Brand Messaging
Copywriting, editing, and reviewing

Target audience research

Content Writing
Student Monitoring and Classroom Management
Lesson Plan Development
Literacy support

Pot washing expertise

Multitasking proficiency

High energy levels

Punctuality and reliability

Use of cleaning chemicals

Basic knife handling

Affiliations

  • Reading and writing
  • Gym and fitness
  • Language-learning
  • Research conduction and independent study

Accomplishments

EYP Spain 2023 & 2024 participant
Technovation 2017 & 2018 participant
Duke of Edinburgh (bronze) 2022

Perros Abandonados en Ibiza 2016-2018


Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Native
Italian
Advanced (C1)
Catalan
Upper intermediate (B2)
Russian
Elementary (A2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner (A1)
Japanese
Beginner (A1)

Publications

"La Pincelada," La Región (poem)

"Originality is Dead," RUMR Magazine, Morna International College (essay)

"A Book as a Preface for the Four Years To Come," Substack (essay) "Is That a Bird? Is That a Plane? Nope, It's Brezhnev!," Substack (essay)


"Hombres de Barro," Inés Ventós - translation and editing

"Estrella y Riqueni" - album marketing campaign ghost writing

"OCO, The Show," (2024) Live Nation Spain & Let's Go - captioner, translator, and transcriber

Timeline

Kitchen porter

Italian on the Mound
11.2024 - 01.2025

Volunteer sales assistant

Samaritans
11.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Russian Studies and English Literature

University of Edinburgh
09.2024 -

Copywriter

Live Nation
06.2023 - Current

Co-Translator & co-editor

Inés Ventós
12.2022 - 01.2023

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Morna International College
09.2022 - 01.2023

A-Levels - Psychology; English Literature; Media Studies

Morna International College
09.2022 - 05.2024
Spencer Siles