Amber Thomas

Aspiring cinematographer who is friendly and optimistic, thriving in roles that are hands-on and provide me with constant opportunities to learn. My favourite thing to film is the beauty in day-to-day life. I am eager to express my creativity in every role that I take on, from finding quick solutions, to bringing unique concepts. I thrive working in fast paced environments within a team while also having the capability to work on my own initiative.

Barista - Costa Coffee

(2025-06 - 2025-09)

• Practiced various coffee brewing techniques and gained knowledge of their purpose and benefits
• Completed allergy training to ensure customer safety and satisfaction
• Collaborated with different teams, including coffee, food and runners
• Managed online and in person orders efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of beverages
• Learnt to set professional boundaries

Bartender and waitress - Rose and Crown

(2023-01)

• Work within a team of 80+ members of staff, having personnel with everybody
• Consistently making long commutes to work with a high level of commitment and punctuality
• Maintain focus and organisation in a fast-paced environment
• Effectively communicate with customers, promoting responsible drinking for safety
• Building rapport with customers, contributing to repeat business and customer loyalty
• Provide tasteful food and beverage suggestions curated to the customers preferences
• Adapt to accommodate allergies and disabilities ensuring inclusivity

Waitress - Wenns Chop and Ale House

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Balanced multiple tasks at once, prioritising customer satisfaction
• Managed money using the till, ensuring cash is handled accurately
• Willingly took on extra responsibilities within other areas of the business when demand was high
• Memorised the menu and any alterations that the customer would like to make
• Upsold special offers enhancing the customers dining experience

Tourguide - Himare boat tours Albania - Albania

(2025-09 - 2025-12)

• Lead narration for speedboat tours alongside a captain from the local town
• Adapted delivery of speech to enable easier understanding for non-English speaking guests
• Displayed confidence to solo travel to a country that had negative stigma
• Navigated a foreign country
• Memorised scripts for tours with confidence
• Advised guests on safety rules when aboard the boat and make sure everybody felt comfortable during the tours
• Improved independence as well as social skills

Social host - Ostello Bello Italy - Italy

(2025-09 - 2025-12)

• Committed to every challenge - from cleaning freezers to rearranging storage rooms
• Learnt about Italian food and drink culture, and local spots to recommend to tourists
• Spent days exploring Italy photographing picturesque locations
• Challenged pre-existing ideas and techniques to elevate customer experience
• Assisted during out of hours ensuring the hostel ran smoothly
• Socialised with multicultural guests and learnt about many different cultures
• Lead a variety of fun and engaging events each night to get the guests socialising with one another

Housekeeping - La Belle Eco France - France

(2025-09 - 2025-12)

• Learnt about permaculture and growing food sustainably, learnt about wild foraging
• Helped to host multiple themed events for parties of 10 and more, partaking in guests' meditation and health classes providing networking opportunities with different influencers
• Adapted recipes learnt from other volunteers, incorporating them into my own cooking at home
• Living alongside strangers and leaving with new friends

GCSE - Springwood Highschool

Level 1 diploma - UAL Creative Media Production - College of West Anglia