Florence Bell

Experience

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  Anchor Inn

  Sept 2009 - Feb 2010

  Waitress/Bar Staff

  Customer service.Waiting on tables efficiently.Dealing with complaints and queries.

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  Donna Karan

  Nov 2010 - Apr 2014

  Sales Assistant

  Replenished stock and maintained standards on shop floorEngaged and assisted customers within the shop to provide excellent customer service

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  Hobbs Ltd

  Oct 2011 - Feb 2012

  Brand Consultant

  I maintained and managed a concession stand for Hobbs Ltd in John Lewis, Trafford Centre. I had to reach the set targets for each day and report back to the area manager regarding the concessions progress.I also managed stock, maintained shop floor standards and organised the visual layout of the shop floor. I provided excellent customer service and learnt valuable public relations and skills.

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  Students As Partners

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  Peer Mentor Trainer

  I trained students to become Peer Mentors at the University of Manchester. I co-lead 3 hour long sessions building on the ideas and concepts needed for becoming a peer mentor. I presented them with information and tasks, encouraging teamwork, organization, confidence and giving them an overall understanding of the qualities they needed to have and take away for their future role

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  Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013

  Directors Office Intern

  Assisted with the editing of future proposals (in particular the Helsinki Guggenheim proposal), alongside editing transcripts from meetings.Assisted with research for speeches for the Director.Created an electronic database for the the various files and communications within the officeCreated a database for all contacts of the Director.Gave personalised tours of the James Turrell exhibition to VIP guests and assisted with general admin such as travel expenses, travel itineraries and RSVPs Show less

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  Oxford Education

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  English Tutor

  I teach English as a foreign language to students of all ages. I gained a TEFL qualification and therefore have the training and experience to teach large/small classes; young or mature; beginner or experienced. I plan my own classes and provide all my own material and exercises.

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  Broadway House

  Sept 2014 - May 2015

  Receptionist

  Point of contact for both customers and staff.Predominantly dealt with reservations and bookings and assisting clients with the organisation of events and parties within the venue.Managed the phones and welcome members into the club; in addition to completing the administration for membership applications and renewals.

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  C#15, Christie's Education

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2015

  Copy Editor and Writer

  Copy Editor for the student run Christie's Education Magazine, C#.Edited each article submitted and ensured content was concise, interesting and grammatically correct.I also submitted two of my own articles, an interview and a review.

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  Albion Barn

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Gallery Assistant

  Assisted with moving the Albion Barn's collection from London to Oxford.Catalogued and archived books and material for Michael Hue-Williams' London collection.Organised and handled the collection after its arrival in Oxford.

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  Multiplied Art Fair, Christie's

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2015

  Marketing Assistant and Tour Leader

  Provided personalised tours for various groups visiting Multiplied, encouraging engagement with the art on showCollaborated with artists and galleries involved with Multiplied Art Fair to ensure each tour group was well informed and looked afterPromoted Christie's Education and provided information for visitors who were interested in Christie's educational programmes in LondonNetworking with clients and employees throughout the fair

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  Save the Children UK

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2015

  Volunteer

  Maintaining shop floor and standards.Helping customers.Assisting with administration.

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  ACQUIRE CARE LTD

  Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

  Project Administrator

  Setting up a new database for the company's clients and employees.Administrative tasks such as organising data, schedules, files and confidential information.Training fellow employees.IT support and organising office space.Communicating with fellow office staff to ensure everything is up to date and efficient.

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  Rose Hill Primary School

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Unqualified Teach/Teaching Assistant

  Teaching, engaging and supporting children with their learning.Maintaining behaviour and organisation within the class.Lesson planning, ensuring classes run smoothly and learning objectives are achieved.Marking work, setting homework and ensuring work is received and completed accordingly.Teaching Literacy, Art, History, Maths and P.E.Assisting with after school clubs such as Art, Football and Dance

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  Lotus Tutors

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2018

  Private Tutor

  Tutoring students from Year 3 to A Level standard in English, Maths and Art History.Helping students work towards SATS, Common Entrance, GCSE and A Levels.Preparing and planning each lesson for the individual student.Engaging with each student and encouraging them to reach their potential.

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  Self Employed

  Oct 2016 - Feb 2018

  Freelance Writer

  Writing a variety of academic and journalistic articles for various companies and online sites.Working to strict deadlines and ensuring work is of the highest standard.Self motivated, with impeccable time management.Predominantly write topics for travel, arts and wellbeing.

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  Florence Bell Wellness

  Nov 2016 - now

  Founder

  Florence Bell Wellness is an independently run organisation which encourages people to take charge of their wellbeing. We provide Wellness Workshops for businesses and schools across the UK to using techniques from yoga, nutrition and coaching to support employees and students with stress management, diet and their overall wellbeing. Florence Bell Wellness also offers 1:1 coaching programmes, online coaching courses and international wellness retreats. We are here for you in whatever capacity you need, supporting you and guiding you to your best health. Show less