Jemima McDonald
First-year Durham University student with hospitality experience
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About
Friendly, confident and hardworking first-year Durham University student with practical experience in busy bar, food service and hospitality environments. Experienced in serving customers at sporting events and functions, including taking sole responsibility for running a club bar. Calm under pressure, reliable and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
I also aspire to develop a future career in project management, building on my organisation, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
Experience
Bar Staff - Ilkley Cricket Club - Ilkley
(2026-04 - 2026-08)
- Regularly ran the bar independently, taking responsibility for the full bar service during shifts.
- Opened and closed the bar, including preparing the bar for service and completing end-of-shift duties.
- Served alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and provided friendly, efficient customer service.
- Managed busy periods independently during cricket matches, events and functions.
- Maintained a clean, organised and well-presented bar throughout shifts, including clearing and end-of-service cleaning.
Bar, Barista & Waiting Staff - Ilkley Rugby Club - Ilkley
(2024-09 - 2026)
- Worked behind the bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during rugby matches, functions and busy events.
- Barista experience preparing and serving coffees and other hot drinks using a commercial coffee machine.
- Provided friendly and efficient customer service, taking orders and serving customers at the bar.
- Assisted with food service and waiting duties during functions and events.
- Keep bar, coffee, service and customer areas clean, tidy and well organised.
- Clear glasses, restock and assist with general bar duties throughout shifts.
Bar assistant - Ilkley Bowling Club - Ilkley
(2024-10 - 2025-03)
- Collected and managed glassware and maintained clean, organised bar and lounge areas.
- Worked effectively as part of the hospitality team during busy shifts.
Ticket & Food Sales / Social Media Marketing - Ilkley Musical Theatre Group - Ilkley
(2021 - 2023)
- Handled ticket and food sales and responded to customer enquiries.
- Balanced customer-facing responsibilities with promotional and social media work.
Work Experience - RumbleTV - Sydney, Australia
(2025-07 - 2025-07)
- Gained hands-on experience in sound production and marketing in a fast-paced media environment.
- Worked collaboratively to tight deadlines and contributed ideas to social media and marketing campaigns.
- Visited Fox TV Studios and gained insight into professional broadcast production and project coordination.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant - Sacred Heart Primary School
(2023-07 - 2023-07)
- Supported classroom activities and pupils, developing patience, communication, leadership and teamwork.
Education
BSc (Hons) - Visual Arts and Film - Durham University (2026)
A Level - Media, English Literature, Theatre Studies - Ilkley Grammar School (2018 - 2026)
GCSE - 9 GCSEs including English, Maths and Sciences - Ilkley Grammar School
