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Louise Gorse

Louise Gorse

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  • About me

    Professional Services at the University of Edinburgh

  • Education

    • Lancaster Girls Grammar School

      2010 - 2015
      GCSE

      GCSEs: 8A* 3AAS level: Critical Thinking - ADuke of Edinburgh: Bronze

    • Cardinal Newman College Preston

      2015 - 2017
      A level

      Activities and Societies: Extended Project Qualification: Screenwriting on the History of the Irish Troubles - grade A Summer School: Human Rights and Peacebuilding Summer School at Queen's University Belfast A levels: English A*History A*Spanish A

    • Lancaster University

      2022 - 2023
      Master's degree English Literature

      Activities and Societies: Conference Committee Member for the 2023 Postgraduate Academic Conference - 'Mind, Body and Soul'. In my Master's, I incorporated the disciplines of English Literature, Film Studies and Creative Writing.Awards:DistinctionDepartment Prize for Highest Achieving StudentDissertation:The Explanatory Gap in the Works of Alasdair GrayModules:- Silent Cinema- Fashion on Film- Fusions (creative-critical/postcritical writing)- The Neoliberal Novel

    • The University of Edinburgh

      2017 - 2021
      Master of Arts - MA English Literature First Class

      Activities and Societies: President of the Film Society; Times High Fliers Interviewer; Writer at The Student newspaper

  • Experience

    • Edinburgh University Film Society

      Mar 2018 - Mar 2020

      From this position, I gained skills in leadership, time-management, organising events at least three times a week, running highly popular social media pages, marketing for local film events, communications with local businesses and charities, and hosting weekly committee meetings. Assistant to the President. Developed skills in organisation, teamwork, communications, marketing, charity work

      • President

        Mar 2019 - Mar 2020

      • Vice President

        Mar 2018 - Mar 2019

    • THE HAND PULLED PUB COMPANY LTD

      Apr 2018 - Dec 2019
      Bartender

      Bartender and Waitress at busy canalside pub and restaurant.

    • Kilderkin Group Ltd

      Jan 2020 - Aug 2021
      Bartender

      Bartender and keyholder on a small team. Responsibilities include: preparing and serving drinks (including cocktails), waiting on tables and serving food, customer service, opening and locking up the pub when working alone or with a non-keyholder, organising reservations via telephone and the Facebook Messenger Business page, maintaining high COVID-19 health and safety standards.

    • High Fliers Research Limited

      Feb 2021 - Feb 2021
      Research Interviewer

      I was employed by High Fliers Research Ltd. for a 10 day period in February 2021 to work as an interviewer for The Times Final Year Student Survey 2021.I worked at Edinburgh University with a target of 25 interviews to be conducted over the allocated week and successfully completed this task, exceeding my target. I also achieved a bonus for most communicative team member.

    • Black Medicine Coffee Company

      Jan 2022 - May 2022
      Barista

    • Kilderkin Group Ltd

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Bar Supervisor

      Temporary return to previous employer to assist with rebrand and bar updates

    • Edinburgh International Book Festival

      Aug 2022 - Sept 2022
      Front of House Assistant

    • Lancaster City Council

      Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
      General Events Assistant

      Casual Cafe, Events and Hospitality Assistant

    • Kilderkin Group Ltd

      May 2023 - Sept 2024
      Bartender

      Return to a previous company at a different location.

    • University of Edinburgh Institute for Academic Development

      Feb 2024 - Nov 2024
      Events Officer

      Events Officer for the Institute for Academic Development at the University of Edinburgh

    • School of Divinity, New College, University of Edinburgh

      Nov 2024 - now
      Teaching and Student Services Assistant

      I play a key role in student support; answering and escalating student enquiries as circumstances require. I also provide support for teaching administration, supporting PG admissions processes and exams.

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Louise Gorse
      English Literary Studies MA Lancaster University Dec 2023 DistinctionBenedetta Liorsi Prize for Highest Achieving Student
    • Awarded to Louise Gorse
      English Literature MA(Hons) University of Edinburgh Jun 2021 First Class Honours degree.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Event Assistant

      Issued by Lancaster LitFest on Mar 2023
      Lancaster LitFestAssociated with Louise Gorse