Khushi Patel

Planned over 30 events for the biggest cultural society in the Midlands (over 500 students) Strengthened communication and leadership skills by leading 2 others in a joint events team Developed time management skills as meeting deadlines alongside university workload was intense

Head of Events - Nottingham Asian Society - Nottingham

(2025-06 - 2026-06)

• Planned over 30 events for the biggest cultural society in the Midlands (over 500 students)
• Strengthened communication and leadership skills by leading 2 others in a joint events team
• Developed time management skills as meeting deadlines alongside university workload was intense
• Worked with seniors and sponsors to coordinate the best events and generated £10,000
• Helped increase Asian Society memberships by 10% compared to last year

Volunteer - Deafblind UK - Nottingham

(2024-10 - 2026-02)

• Supported vulnerable older individuals by checking in on their well-being and providing emotional support
• Helped over 20 individuals per shift, maintaining long-term relationships with people
• Completed necessary documentation and identified those who may benefit from additional assistance, ensuring they receive appropriate resources from the organisation
• Developed technical safeguarding knowledge which has taught me how to recognise early warning signs
• Spent over 150 hours volunteering at Deafblind UK

Psychology Subject Ambassador - University of Nottingham - Nottingham

(2023-11 - 2026-06)

• Represented the department at open days and delivered presentations to parents, building my communication and public speaking skills
• Supported academic staff by sharing module information with non-specialist audiences and answering questions about my own experience at the University of Nottingham
• Developed Interpersonal skills and built rapport with parents and prospective students
• Designed and delivered engaging workshops for 20 younger students, enhancing their interest in the subject

Shop Assistant - Oxfam Charity Shop - London

(2022-07 - 2022-08)

• Volunteered with Oxfam during my GCSE summer, supporting 2 fundraising and community initiatives to tackle poverty and promote equality
• Contributed to meaningful charitable work by engaging the public to donate and purchase secondhand items. We sold over £200 worth of items for Oxfam
• Gained experience in customer service, teamwork and merchandising by serving on the till and creating an appealing store environment to encourage support
• Created attractive displays to promote donated goods, rotated stock, and maintained a clean, organised sales floor to maximise sales

BSc - Psychology - University of Nottingham (2023-09 - 2026-06)

A Levels - Sociology, Psychology, Biology - Graveney School (2021-09 - 2023-06)

GCSEs - Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls (2016-09 - 2021-06)