Lily Whitnell
Colchester,
Summary
I am a highly motivated, dedicated and reliable person with a confident and bubbly personality. I am currently reading a degree in English Literature and French at UCL and am looking to develop my writing and journalistic skills whilst gaining professional experience as a team-member.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Front of House
The Marlborough
Dedham
2025.02 - 2026.06
Waitress
The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie
Colchester
2023.03 - 2025.02
Education
BA - English and French
University College London
2025.09 -
English Literature, French and Economics
Colchester Royal Grammar School
2023.09 - 2025.01
The Gilberd School
2018.09 - 2023.01
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Fluent in English and French
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Strong work ethic
- Team leadership
- Adaptability
- Computational and admin skills
Volunteer Experience
- Prettygate Library, I volunteered at Prettygate Library where I managed the Summer Reading Challenge for children. I was in charge of administrative library organisation and in engaging with children involved in the challenge.
- St Helena Hospice, I volunteered at St Helena Hospice where I worked within the team to organise donated clothes and the floor organisation.
Certification
Publishing Work Experience with Hachette UK - delivered by Springpod
Accomplishments
I have written high quality articles for UCL's Pi Media under a time deadline which have been published both for the news and opinion sections.
Timeline
BA - English and French
University College London
2025.09 -
Front of House
The Marlborough
2025.02 - 2026.06
English Literature, French and Economics
Colchester Royal Grammar School
2023.09 - 2025.01
Waitress
The Old Siege House Bar & Brasserie
2023.03 - 2025.02
The Gilberd School
2018.09 - 2023.01