Catherine Mason

Experience

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  Zizzi Restaurants

  Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

  Waitress

  • Provided excellent customer service as part of the front of house team;• Prepared hot, cold and alcoholic drinks for dining customers;• Collected payments from customers using cash and the card machine.

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  Unitemps

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2019

  • Managed an area during a Family Fun Day to ensure the safety of visitors, including children;• Provided and promoted information about activities available during the day.

  • Catering Assistant

    Sept 2019 - Oct 2019

  • Stewardess

    Sept 2019 - Sept 2019
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  University of Warwick

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2020

  Student Support Worker

  • Assisted students with long term medical conditions, mobility difficulties, visual and hearing impairments and specific learning differences; • Primarily the ‘students writing hand’ (notetaking) in lectures and seminars, provided library assistance, campus orientation and reading help.

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  University of Warwick Classical and Modern Dance

  Apr 2020 - Mar 2021

  President

  • Led a team of 11 Executive Committee members to oversee the running of the dance club at the University of Warwick;• Prioritised the welfare and inclusivity of 150 members; • Co-managed a virtual charity week, raising £1200 for a UK breast cancer charity; • Managed dance classes, social events, charity, showcase and competition opportunities for the dance club during the global pandemic;• Previous roles in the club include COVID Officer (2020), Social Secretary, Advanced Ballet Teacher (2019-2020), Competition Choreographer and All Levels Ballet Teacher (2018-2019). Show less

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  Select School Of Performing Arts

  Sept 2021 - now

  - Manage the day to day running of a performing arts school with 700+ students and 65+ weekly classes in schools and venues across London - First point of contact for enquirers and customers on the phone and email - Co-managed the biannual professional showcase including coordinating chaperones, technicians and front of house staff as well as costumes and rehearsal schedules - Consistently upload on social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook to promote our school and outreach to new schools and venues - Liaise with school staff including headteachers, teachers and office staff to deliver high standard performing arts after-school clubs and workshops - Proficient in class management software to invoice customers, organise registers and keep records of customers- Organised and delivered performing arts half term camps and parties - Lead safeguarding training and the onboarding process for new teachers Show less

  • Manager

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Performing Arts Teacher

    Sept 2021 - now
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  Brunel University London

  Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

  Student Engagement Officer

  My role as part of the new Student Engagement Team at Brunel University London involves working closely with students and staff to increase academic engagement across campus by identifying barriers to learning and supporting the students in need.

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  Middlesex University

  Apr 2023 - Jan 2025

  Education Liaison & Outreach Assistant

  • Build relationships with careers advisors and teaching staff to support students in accessing, participating and continuing in HE • Plan and deliver targeted Widening Participation and recruitment activities for schools and colleges across London on and off campus• Support the university in meeting the Office for Students Widening Participation targets as well as assisting with other events within the Marketing department such as Open Days and Applicant Days • Co-manage the social media platforms for the team to connect with careers advisors and teachers Show less