Tegan Dacey
Newquay,Cornwall
Summary
I am a confident and highly sociable individual with exceptional communication skills, and am currently serving as the President of Plymouth Snowriders society. I am experienced in planning large-scale events, organising ski trips and hosting society meetings to effectively delegate power to each role. I am skilled in building and maintaining strong professional relationships with local businesses' and pubs across Plymouth, securing happy and healthy partnerships. I thrive in fast-paced and high-pressured environments, delivering work with creativity, organisation and attention to detail. I am passionate about driving brand awareness and am well suited for a Trade Activation Executive role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
The President
Snowriders Society at the University of Plymouth
Plymouth, Devon
09.2025 - Current
- Orchestrated meetings to drive strategic discussions and decision-making
- Allocated responsibilities effectively among committee roles to enhance teamwork.
- Controlled expenses and allocated financial resources to reach budget goals.
- Completed mental health training to support all my members.
- Public speaking.
- Cultivated a collaborative team environment focused on mutual support, and growth.
Front of House/ Team Leader
Stable
Newquay, Cornwall
04.2023 - Current
- Promoted to team leader, enhancing team dynamics and performance.
- Worked efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant that seats over 500 covers a day, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Trained in bar and cocktail service.
- Barista trained.
- Ensured seamless communication between front of house and kitchen staff to address delays promptly.
- Collaborated effectively in team environments, fostering cooperation and support.
- Thrived under busy and stressful situations, maintaining composure and efficiency.
- Facilitated effective problem-solving between front of house and kitchen to optimize operations.
- Ensured a tidy appearance to promote a positive image for the establishment.
Jubel Sampler
Jubel
Plymouth, Devon
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Delivered product sampling and promoted the brand.
- Increased brand awareness, customer consumption, and engagement.
- Built strong professional relationships with pub staff and customers to support sale initiatives.
- Developed persuasive communication skills, confidently interacting with potential customers.
- Represented the brand professionally, maintaining high standards of presentation and customer service.
- Collected and reported customer feedback to inform marketing strategies, and improve engagement.
- Learned to work confidently independently.
General Camp Counsellor
Lake Greeley Camp
Pennsylvania , Poconos Mountains
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Strengthened teamwork and communication skills through collaboration with co-counsellors.
- Led activities and made announcements to enhance leadership capabilities among children.
- Gained diverse cultural experiences by traveling internationally alone.
- Utilized attentive listening to support children in resolving various issues.
- Fostered creativity under tight deadlines by generating innovative ideas for engaging activities.
Booking Agent
Paddlefish Adventure Kiosk
Newquay Harbour , Cornwall
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Rapidly mastered new booking system, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Developed strong self-management and decision-making skills in kiosk environment.
- Promptly resolved issues to maintain seamless operations.
- Confidently sold numerous boat trips while adapting my schedule to continue promoting additional sunset boat tours.
- Listened attentively to customer requirements, targeting product advice to meet their exact needs.
- Created attractive product displays to catch the attention of shoppers and stimulate interest.
Bartender at Private Functions
Porth Beach Hotel
Newquay, Cornwall
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Cocktail and bar trained.
- Took customer orders and prepared drinks following best practices for each type.
- Kept bar stocked and organised for easy access and quick service to customers.
- Cleaned bar of discarded items and wiped up spills without delay to maintain professional appearance.
- Washed and put away glassware after customer use, maintaining ready stock for customer service.
- Successfully managed high-volume shifts, serving up to 200 customers without compromising service quality.
Retail Sales Associate
Paddlefish Adventure Toy Shop
Newquay, Cornwall
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed communication and customer care skills.
- Explored persuasive vocabulary to increase sales.
- Gained confidence in dealing with a wide range of customers.
- Took on a higher amount of responsibility as I worked alone: setting up the shop, cleaning the shop, cashing up the till, and locking up.
- Retained knowledge about the boat trips that the industry offered to sell and give advice to customers.
Work Experience
Law Firm Browne Jacobson's
Exeter , Devon
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed legal research skills by analysing environmental law cases, legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
- Strengthened ability to identify key legal issues and outcomes within complex environmental cases.
- Improved legal writing and summarisation skills by producing clear, concise case summaries for professional use.
- Gained experience in interpreting environmental regulations and understanding how they are applied in practice.
- Enhanced attention to detail when reviewing legal materials and extracting relevant facts, principles, and concepts.
- Built confidence in handling unfamiliar areas of law and quickly adapting to new legal topics.
- Practised time management and prioritisation by completing tasks to deadline within a professional law firm environment.
- Developed professional communication skills through engaging with supervisors, and responding to feedback.
- Dressed in professional attire each day.
Waitress
Tolcarne Colonial Restaurant
Newquay, Cornwall
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Facilitated five-star service through comprehensive training.
- Completed specialized wine service training to enhance guest experience.
- Kept dining area tidy, clearing tables and resetting them for new guests in a timely manner.
- Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
Education
Bachelor Honours Degree - LLB Law
University of Plymouth
Plymouth, England2026
A-Levels - Law, Environmental Science, English Language
Truro College
Truro, England2023
GCSEs -
Newquay Tretherras School
Newquay, England2021
Skills
- Barista trained
- Trained in cocktails and bar management
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Public speaking
- Customer service
- Creative thinking
- Social media proficiency
- Calm under pressure
Certification
- Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Exeter Scholars Programme Certificate
- Browne Jacobson's Work Experience Completion
- WWF (For Your World) Sustainable Futures Workshop
- Grade 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Pamela Darlington School of Dance and reached pre-pointe level
- Driving Licence
Hobbies and interests
- BUCS and Kings Dry Slope Slalom Competitions
- Skiing and snowboarding
- Dedicating time to marathon training and completion
- Yoga
- Travelling
My LinkedIn
Tegan Dacey
Timeline
The President
Snowriders Society at the University of Plymouth
09.2025 - Current
General Camp Counsellor
Lake Greeley Camp
06.2025 - 09.2025
Jubel Sampler
Jubel
09.2024 - 01.2026
Booking Agent
Paddlefish Adventure Kiosk
06.2023 - 09.2023
Bartender at Private Functions
Porth Beach Hotel
06.2023 - 09.2023
Front of House/ Team Leader
Stable
04.2023 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Paddlefish Adventure Toy Shop
06.2022 - 09.2022
Work Experience
Law Firm Browne Jacobson's
06.2022 - 06.2022
Waitress
Tolcarne Colonial Restaurant
06.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor Honours Degree - LLB Law
University of Plymouth
A-Levels - Law, Environmental Science, English Language
Truro College
GCSEs -
Newquay Tretherras School