LILY SMYTHE

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
ENGLISH LITERATURE
University of Essex - 2014
2:1(hons)

A LEVELS 2009-2011
TRINITY SCHOOL SIXTH FORM

English Literature, History and Media Studies

B, B, B (300 UCAS Points)

G.C.S.E.S 2004-2009
TRINITY SCHOOL COMPREHENSIVE
4 As: English Literature, English Language,
Short Course R.E and Media Studies
4 Bs: Core Science, History, GCSE PE and
Long Course R.E.
4 Cs: Additional Science, Mathematics,
German and I.C.T.

CONTACT

MOST RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE

A: 261 Woolwich Road

London SE2 0AR
T: 020 8320 6880
M: 075 4124 4141
E: lily.smythe@outlook.com
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PROFILE FOR MORE
INFORMATION:

Team Member
Mitchells & Butlers | Ember Inn
July 2012- March 2015, Kent
Fully trained Front of House team member.
Built a rapport with customers to resolve their issues in a polite
and efficient manner.
Dramatically developed my organisation and prioritisation
skills, successfully balancing work life with studies at university.

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ACHIEVEMENTS
Law Society Committee
Elected member of the UoEs
Law Society Committee from
October 2012 June 2013.
Duties included training and
mentoring five new members
to improve their debating
skills.
Jack Petchey 'Speak Up!
Speak Out!' Public Speaking
Training
The completion of this scheme
allowed for the development of
excellent written and verbal
communication, both essential
skills for a successful legal
career.
Outstanding Contribution
to Sport & MVP
Awarded 'Outstanding
Contribution to Sport' and
'MVP' for three consecutive
years, having captained both
the Netball & Rounders team
to victory in the 07, 08 & 09
Bexley Championships.

INTERNSHIPS
Intern: Shadowing a Senior Account Manager
Ethos Communications
August- September 2014 (1 Month) Leadinhall Market, London
Successfully created a database that organised existing clients
into a Client Value Plan, highlighting their profile, share and
value opportunities for future reference.
Learned how to use an existing network of industry contacts to
generate new business and maintain existing client
relationships.
Intern: Assistant to Court Short-Hand Writer
Woolwich Crown Court
June 2009- Two Week Internship- SE2, London
Tasked with providing general legal administrative and
secretarial support to several barristers, in-house solicitors and
a small paralegal team.
Involved in researching legal precedent, investigating facts
and also keeping professional contact with a case load of over
100 clients.
Intern: Administrative Assistant
Price & Myers (Structural Engineers)
June 2009- One Week Internship- W1, London
Responsible for the day-to-day tasks and administrative duties
of the office including covering the reception area.
Answered telephone enquiries from clients, attended to visitors
and assisted other staff with their enquiries.

OTHER INTERESTS

VOLUNTARY
EXPERIENCE
-

AND ACTIVITIES

-External Relations Officer

2 Week Watersports &

Adventure Training
Programme- PGL Travel
Ever since participating in the
programme in La Fosca, Spain
whilst at Trinity School on a
school journey, I have enjoyed
various Watersports. I have
taken every opportunity, even
being fortunate enough to have
monthly activities organised on
the nearby Danson Park Lake.
Independent project (2014)
Discussing the theme of
obscenity in 19th century
Russian literature, focusing on
texts such as Tolstoy's Anna
Karenina, late Soviet Literature
and the theories of Viktor
Shklovsky.
Citizenship Award for
Literacy Support
Awarded to students who have
engaged in 'meaningful global
citizenship activities, in this case
relating to literature, aimed at
making a more just and
sustainable world.'

COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in:
Windows/MAC
Microsoft Office
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Access
- Excel
Adobe Photoshop
InDesign
I also have a working
knowledge of digital
telephone systems.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE
ON REQUEST.

Law
- Society | University of Essex
October
2013 June 2014 (8 months) Colchester, Essex
Responsible
for organising fund-raising events, recruitment
campaigns and social functions. This required strong leadership
skills, a composed temperament when faced with tight
deadlines and the ability to cultivate a healthy team spirit.
First Years Student Mentoring Scheme

University of Essex
October 2012 - June 2014 (1 year 8 months) Colchester, Essex
Welcomed new students and provided a point of call for their
first year, ensuring their learning and wellbeing whilst at
university are up to the Essex Standard.
RED RADIO- Co-presented weekly shows on EU Politics
University of Essex
October 2012 November 2013 (1 year 1 month) Colchester,
Essex
This experience highlighted the value and importance of a sharp
mind and the use of effective initiative at a moments notice. It
allowed for development in working effectively with others in
often pressurised circumstances.
Nightline (Samaritan) Volunteer
University of Essex
October 2011 - February 2014 (2 years 4 months) Colchester,
Essex
Nightliner of the Month January- February 2014. This is a
monthly award chosen by the societys committee to team
members who have received the highest percentage of positive
feedback from fellow students they have helped.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Senior News Editor for 'The Rabbit Newspaper'
University of Essex
October 2011 June 2014 (2 years 9 months) Colchester, Essex
Demonstrated a high level of professionalism and discretion in all
communications.
Strove to maintain relationships with professionals, academics
and occasionally victims for feature articles, case studies and
general comments.
Designed page layouts, logos and headline banners using a
range of Adobe software, including: Photoshop and InDesign.
Junior Research Assistant (LiFTS Department)
University of Essex | Literature Society
January 2014 July 2014 (7 months) Colchester, Essex
Formatted and analysed data to make accurate inferences.
Ensured all enquiries were directed to the appropriate society
members and departments.
Assisted in selecting, reviewing and arranging various materials
for weekly campus publication.