Birdie Reeds

Worked large-scale events in Cambridge all around the city as part of a flexible team. This involved both front- and back-of-house experience preparing and serving food and drink, as well as welcoming large audiences (200+ strong) to the location and co-ordinating the drinks receptions after each event.

Event Staff at Fitzwilliam College Arts/Literary Society (2024-01 – Present)

Worked large-scale events in Cambridge all around the city as part of a flexible team. This involved both front- and back-of-house experience preparing and serving food and drink, as well as welcoming large audiences (200+ strong) to the location and co-ordinating the drinks receptions after each event.

Open Day Worker at University of Cambridge

Guided prospective students and their parents around the city as a University of Cambridge Open Day worker.

Bookseller at Oxfam Books & Music Norwich (2021-01 – 2023-12)

Volunteered as a bookseller. Cultivated high-quality, effective customer relations, stocking shelves and manning the till. Handled cash and POS transactions, and was responsible for cash deposits with Halifax.

Secretary at Fitzwilliam College Arts Society (2024-01 – 2026-01)

Two years' experience in events management as secretary of re-launched Fitzwilliam College Arts Society. Led team organising talks, poetry readings, and conversations with celebrity speakers. I secured funding, liaised with speakers' agents, negotiated fees, scheduled meetings, delegated tasks, and hosted speakers on the day.

Pride Month Coordinator at City of Norwich School Sixth Form (2022-01 – 2023-12)

Co-ordinated Pride month celebrations in City of Norwich School Sixth Form.

A levels in English and Maths – City of Norwich School

GCSEs – City of Norwich School