Kimberley Vora

I am often told that I am an energetic, hard worker; someone who is well versed with strong communication and organisation skills. Taking on multiple tasks with excellent time management and a resourceful approach is something that comes naturally to me. I tend to excel in fast-paced environments. If I find myself faced with a quiet period, I actively find tasks to do to make use of my time.

Stage Manager and Light and Sound Operator at Caxton Theatre (2018-01 – Present)

• Scheduling and managing comprehensive rehearsals, making sure the cast and crew are thoroughly prepared ahead of live performances.
• Liaising between directors, designers, and crew, bringing to life creative visions for set, costume, sound, and lighting.
• Determining costs for props and costumes, and then assessing said costs against our budget.
• Creating cue sheets for the actors and announcing cues during each performance; ensuring the actors are exactly where they need to be.
• Making sure all quick-change props and set pieces are available during performances.
• Overseeing the running of each live show, working to ensure the show runs smoothly.

Bar Staff at The Honest (2024-01 – 2025-01)

• Customer service, understanding customer needs with knowledge about all products.
• Staying up to date with drink promotions, pricing and menu changes to keep customers fully informed and deliver a knowledgeable customer service experience.
• Keeping up with the cleaning of the bar and all public areas.
• Working effectively as part of a small team.

Kitchen Assistant and Bar Staff at Lincs Inspire (2022-01 – 2023-01)

• Supporting the head chef in the kitchen.
• Preparing food for customers
• Following food hygene protocols.
• Ensuring the kitchen is kept thorough;y clean between orders.
• Delivering a knowledgable customer experience.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy bar area.

FOH and Stage Crew at Lincs Inspire (2014-01 – 2023-01)

• Supporting other areas of the auditorium.
• Setting up for shows and ensuring safe equiptment maintenance.
• Balancing tills and accurately handling cash, including processing debit card payments.
• Staying up to date with latest drink promotions, pricing and menu changes, and keeping customers fully informed.
• Delivering a knowledgable customer experience.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy bar area.
• Supporting the stage manager in improving operations and resolving issues to deliver top customer service to travelling companies.
• Assisting with the unloading/loading of trailers before and after shows.
• Using my own inititive and creative skills to program and operate lights during pantomime season.

Cleaner and Kitchen Assistant at Holcombe Guest House (2014-01 – 2018-01)

• Ensuring rooms are thoroughly cleaned when guests leave.
• Ensuring deep cleans are done on a weekly basis. Example: pulling out beds and hoovering beneath, dusting on top of curtain poles etc.
• Welcoming guests and dealing with all enquiries.
• Cooking breakfasts and evening meals.
• Serving guests at meal times.
• Taking payments and handling cash.
• Managing phone calls and emails
• Using booking systems and websites to ensure guests are booked into the correct rooms.
• Assisting with laundry.

Bacholers with Honors in Special Effects Makeup and Prosthetics for Television and Film – Grimsby University (2023-09 – 2026-05)

– Caistor Yarborough School (2004-01 – 2004-01)