Alexander Lewsley

I have gained over 6 years of experience working within the luxury events industry alongside some of London’s top catering firms. I have worked in a number of venues for a variety of music, fashion and art brands. I am currently working as a Model and waiter for Models 1 and Snapshot staffing but I am seeking a more permanent role. I have always had a passion for music and It is my intension to enter the music industry and build a career.

Aug 2017 – present Snapshot Staffing (front of house agency)

I have been working (on and off) with Snapshot staffing for over 6 years. I have worked alongside some high profile clients/brands with London’s finest catering agencies providing me with key insights of how events should be delivered and crafting me into the perfect candidate for your role.

Key duties and skills learnt:

• Hosting/Greeting guests
• Waitering
• Bartending 

It is my responsibility to attend castings and build my portfolio.

Key duties and skills learnt:

• Independence 
• Resilience on being turned away for roles.

I was employed as a sales consultant selling ski holidays.

Key duties and skills learnt:

• Sales technique 
• MS Office skills and Diary management

Key duties and skills learnt:

• Leadership skills
• Patience 
• Teaching and coaching 

I worked as a lawn care technician at the start of the pandemic. I was employed to survey, asses and treat private lawns.

Key duties and skills learnt:

• Perseverance 
• Individual problem solving skills
• Maintaining fitness 

JRD is a leading international party planning organisation. I worked for Johnny for over a year, after gaining my business studies diploma with Quest Professional. I was employed as an event co-ordinator, helping to set up, run and take down events. We would cater for very high profile clients and therefore we were expected to maintain the highest level of service at every event.

Key duties and skills learnt:

• Organisational skills – ensuring everything is running accordingly. 
• Leadership duties – managing a team of porters at every event.
• Team player attitude 

C H Brown farm is a family run farm and I was the only work hand working with the CEO. This was a high- pressure job with long hours. I was trusted with expensive and dangerous farming machinery.

Key Duties and Skills learnt:

• In charge of all cultivations, mole draining, corn carting and general farm and machine maintenance.
• Resilience – I was the only farm hand and worked in high pressure scenarios.

(During studies) I was employed as a model for 2 years, whilst studying my A levels.

Key duties and skills learnt:

• Independently attending and navigating regular castings in London from the age of 16. 
• Meeting potential clients

Sept 2018– Jun 2019 Quest Professional The Professional Diploma Programme

MS Office 2016, Apple & Cloud Computing,

Diary Management, Travel Arrangements, Expenses, Business Correspondence, Office Skills, Shorthand

Marketing, Leadership & Management, Human Resources, Presentation Skills, Current Affairs, Web Design, Public Relations, Business Finance & Economy, Business Law, Business Innovation, Business Plans, Global Business Etiquette, Sales & Negotiation, Event & Project Management.

Qualifications: Quest Professional Certificate

Award in Effective Management from the Institute of Leadership & Management