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Tanya Woolley

London

Summary

Versatile and outgoing professional with 8 years experience in hospitality and events, recently turning my hand to event marketing and promotions. Making a fresh start in Sydney I am ready to tackle new challenges and learn new skills with energy and creativity.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Event Staff

Host Staffing
07.2021 - Current
  • Performed in multiple roles, including bar work and food service, at a wide range of events across London.
  • Adapted quickly to varying work environments to ensure professional and personalized service.
  • Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas, and organized supplies.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.

Restaurant Server

The Cure Lounge, Nita Lake Lodge
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Served guests in an efficient and professional manner in a 4-star environment.
  • Assisted in training of new staff.
  • Worked with Point Of Sales system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately with attention to detail, minimizing discrepancies in daily reports.

In-Room Dining

Grill And Vine, The Westin Resort And Spa
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Delivered food and beverages to rooms in a professional and friendly manner.
  • Prepared specialty coffee and other beverages as needed.
  • Efficiently used Micros software to send orders and close bills.
  • Prepared, delivered, and billed amenities to a high standard for hotel guests.
  • Occasionally assisted the banquet team in hotel events.

Internship

Royal Anthropological Institute Film Festival
03.2021 - 04.2021
  • Wrote reviews of nominated films for the festival website.
  • Peer reviewed articles written for the website.
  • Conducted interviews with directors about their films.
  • Transcribed interviews.
  • Oversaw zoom conferences and online events providing technical assistance and support for attendees.

Food and Beverage Server

The Algonquin Resort
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provided courteous, friendly service while multitasking in fast-paced, 4-star resort setting.
  • Remained focused, calm and professional during peak rush hours.
  • Addressed and handled customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
  • Used point-of-sale systems and completed end-of-shift paperwork accurately.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.

Bar Staff

O2 Academy Brixton
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Efficiently made and served drinks in a fast-paced concert venue.
  • Accurately handled money and counted stock.
  • Occasionally managed the cloak-room.
  • Collaborated with team members to keep work stations clean and ensure smooth service during peak hours.

Event Staff

Fairmont Château Lake Louise
12.2017 - 04.2018
  • Provided professional and friendly service to guests at hotel events, from weddings to conferences.
  • Ensured detailed knowledge of menus to assist guests with allergies and dietary needs.
  • Assisted in the successful execution of events by setting up and breaking down equipment, signage, and decorations.
  • Followed the hotel's policies, procedures, and service standards to ensure guest satisfaction and safety.

Promotion and Production Assistant

360 Music
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Designed eye-catching and targeted promotional materials for social media channels, enhancing company visibility.
  • Wrote copy quickly and accurately to announce and promote musicians performing at our gigs.
  • Scouted new photographers and videographers to capture marketing material at live shows.
  • Produced detailed folders with advances, set-times, and other production material to ensure the smooth execution of live shows.
  • Accurately updated excel spreadsheets with gig information, new artists, and other data to be used by company booking agents.
  • Created event and ticket links for gigs using services like SeeTickets and Bands in Town.
  • Sourced and contacted new artists to be booked onto our gigs.

Education

First Class BA Degree in Film And Television -

University of Bristol
Bristol, UK
04.2021

Level 5 Diploma in Event Management -

Event Crowd
Online
07.2025

A Levels -

Graveney School
London, UK

Skills

  • Film and Television Degree
  • Guest Relations
  • Brand marketing
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Working under pressure and multitasking
  • Food and beverage experience
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

References

References are available on request

Timeline

Promotion and Production Assistant

360 Music
10.2023 - 05.2024

Restaurant Server

The Cure Lounge, Nita Lake Lodge
10.2022 - 10.2023

In-Room Dining

Grill And Vine, The Westin Resort And Spa
11.2021 - 09.2022

Casual Event Staff

Host Staffing
07.2021 - Current

Internship

Royal Anthropological Institute Film Festival
03.2021 - 04.2021

Food and Beverage Server

The Algonquin Resort
05.2019 - 08.2019

Event Staff

Fairmont Château Lake Louise
12.2017 - 04.2018

Bar Staff

O2 Academy Brixton
08.2017 - 12.2018

First Class BA Degree in Film And Television -

University of Bristol

Level 5 Diploma in Event Management -

Event Crowd

A Levels -

Graveney School
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