Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Olivia Davies

Olivia Davies

Edinburgh,UK

Summary

A dedicated and creative Fine Art and History of Art student with a strong passion for visual storytelling and artistic expression. Enthusiastic about exploring historical and contemporary art movements while developing my own artistic practice. Strong communication and organisational skills gained through customer service and administrative experience, with a growing portfolio that includes a commissioned artwork. Looking for opportunities to gain further industry experience and enhance my professional skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of House

The Back Lane Tavern
Woodstock, UK
05.2024 - 01.2025

Key responsibilities and achievements:

  • Undertook Front of House, bar and waiting duties at a busy, award-winning pub with an adjoining tapas-style restaurant
  • Coordinated with various teams to ensure smooth running of operations and timely completion of tasks
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly, efficient service

Special Commission

Private Yacht Commission
Dubai , UAE
01.2023 - 12.2023

Key responsibilities and achievements:

  • Created a specially commissioned artwork for the large main sail of an Italian yacht in preparation for an Atlantic crossing
  • Worked effectively with a team of professionals to ensure timely delivery of commission

Waitress

The Field Kitchen
Oxford, UK
07.2023 - 08.2023

Key responsibilities and achievements:

  • Provided service for a 50-seat restaurant, working in collaboration with one other waiter
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service
  • Optimised workflow in busy periods through successful coordination with the kitchen staff
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities for timely delivery of orders

Summer Camp Coordinator

Travel Scholars Oxford LTD
Oxford, UK
07.2023 - 07.2023

Key responsibilities and achievements:

  • Acted as hands-on coordinator for a group of exchange students aged 8-14, assisting with their everyday needs
  • Independently researched, planned, organised and successfully supervised a number of excursions across England for the group
  • Worked effectively with a team of co-ordinators to ensure professional delivery of the exchange programme

Ghost Executive

Bellwether Brands
Dubai, UAE
01.2019 - 12.2019

Key responsibilities and achievements:

  • Worked closely with the design team in the studio on various design projects including the design of Saudi Arabia's first home cinema brand
  • Attended meetings and gained insight on selling techniques from the studio's award-winning design team

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art and History of Art

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, UK
09.2021 -

A-levels - Philosophy & Ethics, Drama and Fine Art

Queen Anne's School, Caversham
UK
09.2019 - 06.2021

GCSEs - Mathematics, English, Science, Spanish, Religion and Philosophy, Fine Art and Drama

Queen Anne's School, Caversham
UK
09.2014 - 06.2019

Skills

  • Painting, drawing and digital art
  • Art history analysis and research
  • Social media promotion for art
  • Customer service and communication
  • Organisation and time management
  • Mentoring
  • Hospitality
  • Cultural Diplomacy

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Personal Achievements

  • Assistant Director, Theatre/Drama Edinburgh, 2024
  • Head of Publicity, Crochet Society, Edinburgh University
  • Original artwork on display at Blenheim Palace, 2024
  • Double scholarship awards and Fine Art prize, Schools Award
  • Top Philosophy Student of the Year, 2021
  • Art Award Finalist, Cala Homes Exhibition, 2023
  • Dance Club performance

Timeline

Front of House

The Back Lane Tavern
05.2024 - 01.2025

Waitress

The Field Kitchen
07.2023 - 08.2023

Summer Camp Coordinator

Travel Scholars Oxford LTD
07.2023 - 07.2023

Special Commission

Private Yacht Commission
01.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art and History of Art

University of Edinburgh
09.2021 -

A-levels - Philosophy & Ethics, Drama and Fine Art

Queen Anne's School, Caversham
09.2019 - 06.2021

Ghost Executive

Bellwether Brands
01.2019 - 12.2019

GCSEs - Mathematics, English, Science, Spanish, Religion and Philosophy, Fine Art and Drama

Queen Anne's School, Caversham
09.2014 - 06.2019
Olivia Davies