Philippa

Maintained consistent, high attention to detail service across a rotating team in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously without compromising service quality. Worked closely with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues as part of a tight-knit team, contributing positively to a demanding environment.

Waitress at The Sportsman Seasalter [Michelin-starred restaurant] (2024-06 – 2024-09)

• Maintained consistent, high attention to detail service across a rotating team in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously without compromising service quality.
• Worked closely with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues as part of a tight-knit team, contributing positively to a demanding environment.

Store Assistant [Volunteer] at Shelter Charity Shop (2026-08 – Present)

• Provided friendly, helpful customer service on the shop floor, while maintaining clean, organised premises and equipment in line with operational standards.
• Independently organised and sorted large quantities of donated stock to be sold on the shop floor.

Museum Receptionist [Volunteer] at Faversham Fleur de Lis Museum (2026-08 – Present)

• Worked behind the front desk to welcome attendees and provide short guided tours.
• Managed the museum social media account on Instagram, creating story and feed posts using Canva and CapCut to remind attendees of events and displays available in the museum.

Social Secretary at UoN English Society (2025-09 – 2026-06)

• Managed scheduling and logistics for 10+ society events per term, including events that required collaboration with other societies and external suppliers.
• Booked venues and coordinated logistics for events including a 100+ attendee Winter Ball.
• Wrote and designed marketing copy and social content (using Canva & Adobe) to promote events to 1,000+ followers, refining audience connection and understanding of target demographic to drive attendance.

President at EcoQuest at Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School (2022 – 2022)

• Co-led a student research group, motivating peers towards a shared goal and contributing to the school winning a KM Green Schools Award.

BA (Hons) in Classics & English - First Class Honours – University of Nottingham (2023 – 2026)

Study abroad – University of Canterbury, NZ (2025-02 – 2025-06)

A-levels in English Literature, Art, Geography

GCSEs in 11 GCSEs grade 6-9, including Mathematics (7) and English Language (8) & Literature (8)

Extended Project Qualification in Independent field research project on diatoms in fresh and sea water