Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Ximena Platt Perez

Ximena Platt Perez

Student
Edinburgh

Summary

Out-of-the-box problem solver, with a training in formal logic. Analytical and critical thinker who thrives on new challenges. Trilingual with strong interpersonal skills and plenty of experience adapting to new situations. Proven track record working in a demanding fast-paced environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Bar Waiter

Bonnie & Wild
Edinburgh
09.2024 - Current
  • Effectively recommend and upsell products, enhancing customer satisfaction, and boosting daily sales.
  • Resolve issues while maintaining composure in high-stress situations.
  • Work with team members to ensure seamless service during busy periods.

Marketing Intern

Dos Xtremos
Cadiz
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Devised and implemented social media campaigns that significantly increased engagement.
  • Created proposals for service and product strategies based on marketing data.
  • Supported the layout creation for an updated web page.

VIP Waiter

Ballie Ballerson
Edinburgh
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with staff to ensure optimal service, and dealt effectively with customer complaints.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Addressed and mitigated issues involving intoxicated clients.

Marketing Associate

One Edinburgh
Edinburgh
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Collaborated with my colleagues to organize successful sport and cultural events to help student integration into university
  • Managed relationships with external vendors for promotional services.
  • Developed social media content in accordance with initiatives and objectives.
  • Tracked communications strategies, advertising campaigns and marketing approaches to measure successes and failures.

Restaurant Waiter

El Cuartel del Mar
Chiclana
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Relayed orders to service bar and kitchen via point-of-sale register system.
  • Participated in banquets or catering functions held outside restaurant premises.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.

Volunteer

El Altillo School
Jerez
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Enhanced patient experience by conducting games and performing piano sessions for pediatric and oncology wards.
  • Elevated patient morale at the nursing home by participating in engaging discussions, events, and outdoor strolls.
  • Facilitated logistics for sending educational resources to charitable organizations.
  • Collaborated with colleagues in organizing successful fundraising events.

Education

Master of Arts - Philosophy & Politics

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
05-2025

Baccalaureate and IB -

Altillo School
Jerez, Spain
05-2021

Skills

  • Analytical thinking
  • Formal logic
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Sales techniques
  • Languages
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Excel

Accomplishments

  • Passed the Watson Glaser Test when applying to Law placements
  • Was offered a research scholarship with an ethics professor in the University of Sydney
  • I took part in the Clifford Chance virtual 'Financing the Real Economy' internship

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Italian
Elementary (A2)
A2

Affiliations

  • Piano player (+10 years)
  • Horse Riding (+10 years)
  • Clothes design
  • Runner
  • Traveling/ backpacking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bar Waiter

Bonnie & Wild
09.2024 - Current

Marketing Intern

Dos Xtremos
06.2024 - 07.2024

VIP Waiter

Ballie Ballerson
01.2023 - 06.2023

Marketing Associate

One Edinburgh
09.2022 - 05.2023

Restaurant Waiter

El Cuartel del Mar
06.2022 - 07.2022

Volunteer

El Altillo School
09.2020 - 03.2021

Master of Arts - Philosophy & Politics

University of Edinburgh

Baccalaureate and IB -

Altillo School
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