Rodas Fitsume

Second-year BA Philosophy student at the University of Nottingham with strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills developed through leadership roles, hospitality experience, and community engagement. Confident working in fast-paced social environments and maintaining a professional and friendly attitude under pressure. Experienced in serving customers, organising events, coordinating teams, and building positive relationships through roles in hospitality, student leadership, and community projects.

Passionate about creating welcoming and inclusive environments, with strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to remain organised and efficient during busy shifts.

Server/Waitress - Ghion Cafe

(2025-07 - 2025-08)

• Provided friendly and efficient customer service in a busy café environment
• Took food and drink orders accurately and served meals promptly
• Worked collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff during busy shifts
• Maintained cleanliness and organisation of dining and service areas
• Developed confidence working under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality setting

President - Black Feminist Society Nottingham

(2025-09)

• Leading a student society focused on Black feminist thought, culture, and social justice, facilitating critical discussions on race, gender, and cultural representation.
• Organise talks, workshops, and reading groups engaging with Black feminist literature, art, and cultural theory.
• Conduct research to curate discussion themes and event topics, drawing on academic and cultural sources.
• Collaborate with university departments and external speakers to create educational and cultural programming.
• Develop skills in research, critical analysis, event coordination, and public engagement.

Organiser - Tigray Youth Network NGO

(2021-04)

• Organise advocacy initiatives raising awareness of the humanitarian crisis and genocide in Tigray through community education, campaigns, and public engagement.
• Conduct research on the historical, political, and social context of the conflict to inform advocacy materials and awareness campaigns.
• Participate in and help organise protests and demonstrations advocating for human rights and international attention to the crisis.
• Deliver public speeches at demonstrations and community events to educate audiences and amplify marginalised voices.
• Collaborate with activists, community organisations, and student groups to promote solidarity and coordinated advocacy efforts.

Placement - Shepherd's Bush Library

(2022-06 - 2022-08)

• Assisted library staff with organising, cataloguing, and shelving books and learning materials.
• Supported visitors in locating resources and using library services, developing strong communication and customer service skills.
• Helped maintain organised study and reading spaces for the public.
• Gained experience working in a community-focused cultural and educational environment.

Community & Creative Network Coordinator - Independent

(2024-07)

• Attend creative events, shows, and cultural spaces across in London and Nottingham to connect with artists working in music, fashion, and poetry.
• Build networks with creatives and practitioners within the UK's independent cultural scene.
• Engage in discussions around art, culture, and creative practice, gaining insight into different creative industries.
• Maintain relationships with creatives and share opportunities, events, and collaborations within the network.

BA - Philosophy - University of Nottingham (2024-09 - 2027)

Maths, Economics, Sociology - William Morris Sixth Form College (2021-09 - 2024-06)