Maddi Hales

A Modern Languages with Business graduate from the University of Nottingham, combining strong verbal and written communication with cross-cultural skills gained through international study and work placements. Currently gaining hands-on experience in fundraising strategy, grant research and donor engagement through a communications and fundraising internship at a UK charity. Adept in content creation, stakeholder engagement, and managing multiple priorities independently and within a team.

Eager to build a career in event planning, expanding expertise and embracing new challenges.

Communications & Fundraising Intern at The Friends of Baale Mane (2026-06 – Present)

• Working with the communications team in India, creating high-quality newsletters and social media posts, ensuring all communications are accurate and compliant with the latest laws regarding information shared in different countries.
• Have weekly meetings relaying updates on tasks I have been assigned, then working independently on my tasks including creating a fundraising document, researching grant-giving organisations and donation regulations, remaining motivated and organised to achieve assigned tasks effectively and in a timely manner.

Receptionist at Hotel L'Orangeraie (2025-03 – 2025-08)

• Quickly adapted to communicating information to guests in multiple languages and dealt with issues proactively, taking ownership whilst finding the best solution calmly and passing on necessary feedback to different departments in a polite, professional manner.
• Maintained an organised approach with my team, shared daily tasks such as check-ins and creating posters for events alongside managing new problems that arose, working together to make sure we were on track for the next team on shift.

Front of House at Appetite 4 Work, The Etiquette Group and Sodexo (2023 – Present)

• Deliver high-quality bar and waitressing service at large-scale formal events, including Royal Ascot and Henley Regatta, in high pressure, fast-paced environments.

Work Shadowing at Chanel London (2024-07 – 2024-07)

• Shadowed the Global Head of Financial Reporting, gaining insight into financial reporting, internal audit, corporate communications, and sustainability.

Assistant Dinghy Instructor at Dinton Activity Centre (2019-06 – 2019-08)

Created games to help teach sailing to young children, ensuring they were safe, engaging and relayed necessary information.

BA with hons in Modern Languages with Business – The University of Nottingham (2022 – 2026)

Study abroad – The University of the Basque Country (2025-01 – 2025-03)

A-Levels – Downe House (2015 – 2022)