Seren Ward
BA (Hons) Journalism, Media and English Literature student at Cardiff University
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About
I am an extremely hardworking and determined individual as displayed in my numerous achievements and work experience exhibited down below. However, I also enjoy partaking in extra-curricular activities such as choir, running and being part of university societies where I can both make friends and unwind. In my spare time, I enjoy being with friends and family as I am very social and friendly and love surrounding myself with people.
However, I also enjoy being alone where I can complete tasks aswell. I enjoy being busy and having numerous tasks or things to complete as I find it extremely mentally stimulating and enjoy being proactive and productive. These include things such as diy, writing, puzzles and wordsearches.
I believe that I would be a great suit for this position as I believe that I have the skills and mindset required to complete it well aswell as a positive attitude, friendly demeanour and self-motivation to work hard and give my 100% as a team and/or independently.
Experience
General Assistant at Salon Ombre (2024-06 – 2024-08)
- Greeted customers and assisted to designated seats
- Provided beverages, ensuring comfortability and happiness in services
- Maintained cleanliness within salon for both workers and customers
- Organized timecards, restocked product shelves and discarded empty and out of date product
Clearing Call Agent at Cardiff University (2025-08 – 2025-08)
- Assisted in assortment of queries
- Maintained professionalism during high-pressure moments
- Communication skills
- Gained computer skills through transferring calls, researching phone numbers and use of previously unfamiliar websites
- Maintained patient, friendly, well-mannered and empathetic demeanour over the phone
Open Day Ambassador at Cardiff University (2025-08 – 2025-08)
- Greeted visitors with welcoming presence
- Visitors could approach and make enquiries to
- Assisted in the giving of relevant information and directions
- Maintained positive and friendly demeanour
Social Secretary at Quench Magazine at Cardiff University (2025-09 – 2026-07)
- Organising and planning events taking into consideration the requirements of those attending
- Contacting and researching places to hold events
- Remain in close contact with the editor in chief and social media team, providing them with key information
- Be a light-hearted and welcoming person, people can offer suggestions to
- Liaising with different sectors of Quench Magazine
- Strong organization, time-management and communication skills
Student Representative at Cardiff University (2025-09 – 2026-07)
- Attend regular meetings and training
- Represent the school of English
- Listen and feedback upon the opinions and suggestions of peers
- Attend meeting with suggestions of improvements
English literature/language tutor for GCSE students at Roger Gough Tuition (2026-01 – Present)
- Create lesson plans curated to each students individual requirements
- Maintain a friendly, welcoming and helpful persona
- Complete weekly one to one sessions with 5 students for 45 minutes each
- Communicate and regularly email/inform parents of the tutees progress
- Regularly check in on tutees progress, take on constructive criticism and suggestions
- Create interactive yet helpful lessons
- Be organised, prepared and manage time wisely to balance university and work
- Delegate work but also help and advise
- Create tasks and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of tutees writing
Education
A level in English Literature, Religious Studies, Performing Arts, Welsh Baccalaureate – Bedwas High School (2015 – 2022)
BA (Hons) in Journalism, Media and English Literature – Cardiff University (2023 – 2026)