Zara Bokay
Littlebury Green,Essex
Summary
Friendly and outgoing professional with strong interpersonal communication skills. Proven ability to thrive in high-energy environments while maintaining focus and productivity. Quick adaptability and effective problem-solving capabilities enhance team dynamics and project outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Student Ambassador
University of Sussex
Brighton, East Sussex
12.2025 - Current
- Guiding prospective students around the campus
- Speaking confidently about topical subjects
- Ensuring that any problems that arose were solved efficiently
- Following time management deadlines throughout the day to ensure that it runs smoothly
- Supporting other ambassadors if something goes wrong
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Volunteer
Audley End Estate
Saffron Walden, Essex
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Prepared premises and supplies for arriving guests.
- Directed patrons to facilities on camp grounds, specific events and natural landmarks.
- Spoke to visitors in depth about the history of the house
- Maintained the cleanliness of the House to ensure a pleasant environment for visitors.
Waitress
Gluttons Cafe
Saffron Walden, Essex
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
- Optimised workflow in busy periods through successful coordination with the kitchen staff.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction through attentive and prompt service.
- Maintained clean and organised dining area for customer comfort.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
Stable hand
Jan Mennel
Littlebury Green, Essex
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided comfort to nervous animals with gentle handling techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness of stables, contributing to a healthy environment.
- Managed waste disposal efficiently, maintaining a clean living space for donkeys
- Fed and watered donkeys to keep them nourished and hydrated.
- Raked, mucked and swept stables.
- Cleared paddocks and maintained fencing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations
University of Sussex
Brighton 09.2025 -
A-Levels - History
Saffron Walden County High School
Saffron Walden 09.2023 - 05.2025
A-Levels - Politics
Saffron Walden County High School
Saffron Walden, Essex 09.2023 - 05.2025
A-Levels - Philosophy
Saffron Walden County High School
Saffron Walden, Essex 09.2023 - 05.2025
Skills
- Public speaking
- Communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Empathetic
- Strong listener
- Hardworking
- Problem-solving
Affiliations
I enjoy cooking and baking. I am also interested in making cocktails and would be willing to learn
Accomplishments
I was a finalist in the Gresham Oracy Competition.
I have taken in part in many debates both at University and in High school across a range of subjects
Timeline
Student Ambassador
University of Sussex
12.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and International Relations
University of Sussex
09.2025 -
Volunteer
Audley End Estate
03.2025 - 06.2025
Waitress
Gluttons Cafe
07.2024 - 09.2024
A-Levels - History
Saffron Walden County High School
09.2023 - 05.2025
A-Levels - Politics
Saffron Walden County High School
09.2023 - 05.2025
A-Levels - Philosophy
Saffron Walden County High School
09.2023 - 05.2025
Stable hand
Jan Mennel
01.2020 - 05.2022