Vita Wilkinson

Experience

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  Future We Want Model United Nations

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

  Delegate for Puerto Rico on the Economic and Financial Committee

  - Delegate for 3 day FWWMUN Conference - Research for topic: ‘Access to Clean Water and Sanitation Agriculture Development, Food Security and Nutrition’. Issues surrounding water scarcity and relevant policies and actions being taken in Puerto Rico. - Team of two with a person I hadn't met before requiring key communication skills on both a personal and professional level to feel comfortable with each other and able to form a cohesive argument. - Challenging and rewarding experience that required perseverance, improved my confidence in public speaking and teamwork skills Show less

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  VITA Power

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Research and Social Media Intern

  - Market research for electric boating: differences with batteries and battery life, horsepower, manufacturing method and environmental impact compared to ICE boats. - Organised, designed and created content for Instagram page, captured first 100 followers, now over 4000- Balanced this internship with university applications

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  Airbnb

  Jan 2020 - Aug 2020

  Airbnb Host for two apartments

  Tasks: - Listing the apartments as rental properties- Calculating taxes- Setting up the apartments on the Airbnb app- Organising safety checks - Cleaning for and hosting the stays- Majority French speaking role, challenging to keep up with new vocabulary. Improved my fluency and confidence in this foreign language.

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  University of Durham, St John's College

  May 2021 - Jun 2023

  College Bar Staff

  - Bar staff for my college bar working 1-2 times per week throughout my time at university. - Demonstrated teamwork, an ability to work under time pressure and good communication skills to efficiently serve drinks in a small, crowded fast-paced environment.

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  Private employer

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2023

  Babysitter

  - Worked as a babysitter for 7 months of my final year bi-weekly. - Required balance between academic success and this part time job, improving time management and prioritisation.

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  Via

  Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

  Intern

  - 6 month internship within the Expansion team at Via who are tasked with launching Via’s software, integrated transit tools or transportation as a service. - Assisted in launching TfL’s Dial-a-Ride service- Conducted comprehensive testing for driver, rider and web app flows for 11 services across Europe, the UK and the US to ensure seamless functionality and user experience, liaising with technical teams to problem solve. - Shadowed partner meetings and assisted in preparing and carrying out presentations for partner training. Developed proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets and Google Slides. Show less

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  RPart

  Jan 2024 - now

  Co-Founder

  - Co-launched an environmental platform to connect individuals with local sustainability events, fuelled by an independent drive for positive change. Designed engaging and creative content for the Instagram page and website, driving awareness and engagement (www.rpart.org and @rpartgram). - Organised and promoted inaugural initiative: Regent’s Canal Clean-Up. 28 rPart members came together to litter-pick a 4 mile stretch. Removed 42 bin bags, equivalent to c.1500 litres, of polluting waste from the canal and its surroundings. Currently planning clothing swap event. - Time management required for working around my full time Via internship Show less

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  Shelter

  Jun 2024 - now

  Assistant Manager

  - Assistant Manager in Boutique by Shelter charity shop in St John’s Wood. - Role includes sorting, cleaning and pricing donations, customer service, maintaining the shop floor and training volunteers.