Lucy Craig

Final year History MA (Hons) at the University of Glasgow, throughout my education and rich retail and hospitality experience, I have demonstrated a great work ethic, excellent communication skills and a strong capacity for teamwork. I aspire to work with people and make a positive contribution to my community with public-facing role.

Shop Assistant - Primark - Darwin Shopping Centre, Shrewsbury SY1 1PL

(2023-06 - 2023-08)

Worked as a shop assistant, conducting visual merchandising, store maintenance and customer service on the tills and the shop floor.

Volunteer Retail Assistant - Cancer Research UK (CRUK) - G2 3HQ

(2024-07 - 2024-09)

In my role as a Volunteer Retail Assistant at Cancer Research UK (CRUK), I cleaned and steamed donated clothing, provided excellent customer service, and efficiently sorted Gift Aid items, contributing to a positive shopping experience for customers.

• Ensured high-quality products for sale.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction.
• Supported the smooth operation of the store.

Catering Hospitality/Function Assistant - University of Glasgow Commercial LTD. - G12 8QQ

(2024-08 - 2025-08)

I supported the University of Glasgow Commercial Services as a Catering Hospitality/Function Assistant, ensuring the smooth running of events.

• Collaborated with team members to deliver exceptional service during drinks receptions, conference catering, private dinners, weddings, and café shifts.
• Developed strong communication and customer service skills while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Contributed to the success of various events by coordinating with organisers and team members effectively.

Research Project Placement - University of Glasgow Archives and Special Collections - G12 8QE

(2025-06 - 2026-02)

I worked on a research project as part of my dissertation placement in the university's archives and special collections, contributing to an ongoing project on the memorialisation of King James VI & I. My focus was centred on cataloguing printed items in the University's Archives and Special Collections that referenced the Jacobean monarch from c.1750-1901.

• Broadened analytical skills by creating a searchable database and an annotated bibliography detailing perceptions of James across a variety of sources.
• Helped researchers locate and understand materials in the collections.

Radio Show Host - Subcity Radio - G12 8QQ

(2024-09)

I host Sappy Hour, a morning radio show at Subcity, catering to both hopeless and hopeful romantics. This program features love songs broadcast biweekly. I find this position to be profoundly rewarding and motivating. I approach it with both enjoyment and a commitment to artistic exploration within community media.

• Curating song selections.
• Soliciting audience suggestions.
• Engaging with listeners.
• Monitoring social media interactions.
• Coordinating guest appearances.

A Levels - Sir John Talbot's School (2015 - 2022)

GCSEs - Sir John Talbot's School (2015 - 2022)

MA (Hons) - History - University of Glasgow (2022 - 2026)