Ruth Whyte

Organised and adaptable professional with experience in administration, customer service, and school support. Skilled at managing busy workloads, working as part of a team, and providing excellent service in both educational and public settings. Creative background in Fine Arts with strong communication, problem-solving, and IT skills.

Kitchen Assistant - RBHS High School - Bolton

(2021-10)

• Prepare and serve meals to students and staff in a busy school kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and organisation.
• Support colleagues to ensure smooth daily service.

Counter Assistant - A1 Chippy - Horwich

(2020-01 - 2021-01)

• Served customers, took orders, and handled cash/card payments.
• Assisted with food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
• Maintained a clean and welcoming environment.

Shop Assistant (Part-time) - Aldi - Horwich

(2019-02 - 2019-08)

• Restocked shelves and maintained store presentation.
• Operated tills and handled cash/transactions.
• Assisted customers and resolved queries.

Volunteer Assistant - Beavers - Horwich

(2018-09 - 2020-03)

• Supported leaders with games, crafts, and activities for children.

Volunteer Artist Assistant, Administrator - Neoartists - Bolton

(2008-06 - 2010-12)

• Helped manage art exhibitions and manned gallery space.
• Assisted visitors with information about artwork and events.

Administrator / Receptionist - Netservices Plc - Salford

(2005-02 - 2007-12)

• Handled reception duties including phones, post, meeting bookings, and client hospitality.
• Provided administrative support: managing emails, orders, client updates, and liaising with BT.
• Booked travel and processed expenses in Excel.

Bar Staff - The Wheelwright Arms - Kingston

(2002-01 - 2004-12)

Two separate periods

Bar Staff - Bacchus Nightclub - Kingston

(2002-01 - 2004-12)

Bar Staff - Bar Cadia - Kingston

(2003-01 - 2003-12)

Bar Staff - The Blue Room - East Molesey

(2001-01 - 2001-12)

Shop Assistant - Freespirit - Kingston

(2003-01 - 2003-12)

Shop Assistant - The Natural World - Kingston

(1998-01 - 2001-12)

B.A. (Hons) - Fine Arts - University of Bolton (2006-01 - 2009-12)

Advanced GNVQ - Art & Design - Esher College, London (1998-01 - 2000-12)

GCSE - Hinchley Wood Secondary School (1993-01 - 1998-12)