After completing a Certificate of Higher Education in English, Media, Journalism and Communication at the University of Strathclyde, I’m now focused on breaking into the creative world through writing and creative development. I’m interested in building strong working relationships with other creatives to support my growth and to contribute ideas that benefit us all. Alongside my creative interests, I’ve developed confidence, communication, and professionalism through customer-facing roles in retail and hospitality. I enjoy connecting with people, staying organised, and bringing energy to every task—skills I’d love to apply to creative projects and collaborative writing work.

Ariana Kemp

After completing a Certificate of Higher Education in English, Media, Journalism and Communication at the University of Strathclyde, I’m now focused on breaking into the creative world through writing and creative development. I’m interested in building strong working relationships with other creatives to support my growth and to contribute ideas that benefit us all. Alongside my creative interests, I’ve developed confidence, communication, and professionalism through customer-facing roles in retail and hospitality. I enjoy connecting with people, staying organised, and bringing energy to every task—skills I’d love to apply to creative projects and collaborative writing work.

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After completing a Certificate of Higher Education in English, Media, Journalism and Communication at the University of Strathclyde, I’m now focused on breaking into the creative world through writing and creative development. I’m interested in building strong working relationships with other creatives to support my growth and to contribute ideas that benefit us all.

Alongside my creative interests, I’ve developed confidence, communication, and professionalism through customer-facing roles in retail and hospitality. I enjoy connecting with people, staying organised, and bringing energy to every task—skills I’d love to apply to creative projects and collaborative writing work.

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Work Experience

Tesco Colleague at Tesco - Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow
July 1, 2025 - Present
Assisted customers during everyday shopping while providing excellent, personable customer service. Helped maintain shop cleanliness and overall presentation, using strong organisational skills to keep the Express location running smoothly.
Hospitality Staff at Trafalgar Entertainment - Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow
September 1, 2023 - Present
Created and served drinks across three different bars. Acted as a first point of contact for many guests, supporting a welcoming atmosphere while handling service demands across a busy venue.
Bar Staff at Wunderbar - Glasgow
March 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Worked behind four different bars in a busy bar/club environment. Served a wide range of drinks and cocktails while ensuring the bar area stayed clean, tidy, and properly stocked.
Bar Staff (Pop-up Bar Team, including opening shifts and temporary team leader duties) at Bourne Leisure - Ayr, South Ayrshire
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Served a wide range of drinks including cocktails, ensuring great customer service and conversation to keep guests happy. Maintained cleanliness and presentation, ensured bars were fully stocked, and prepared for upcoming days. Frequently worked opening shifts, including cash handling and organisational responsibilities. Also acted as temporary team leader when the main team leader was off, developing communication, team leading, and managerial skills.
Bar Staff at Bourne Leisure - Ayr, South Ayrshire
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022
Supported a pop-up bar team serving guests a variety of drinks, including cocktails. Delivered strong customer service and conversation, ensured the bar was clean, presentable, and fully stocked, and prepared it for upcoming days. Opened shifts with responsibility for cash handling and organisation, and temporarily acted as team leader when the main leader was off to develop communication, team-leading, and managerial skills.
Bar Staff at Brig o'Doon House Hotel - Ayr
April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Served guests’ drinks in an all-day role, mixing cocktails or pouring pints as required. Maintained a clean and presentable bar area and ensured service readiness throughout the day.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education (English, Media, Journalism and Communication) at University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
September 1, 2021 - August 10, 2026
A-Level or equivalent (English, Media, Chemistry, Biology, Music, Computing, Maths) at Belmont Academy, Ayr
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2021
Certificate of Higher Education (English, Media, Journalism and Communication) at University of Strathclyde
September 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
A-Level or equivalent at Belmont Academy
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

Duke of Edinburgh - Silver (DofE Silver award)
September 1, 2020 - August 10, 2026
Duke of Edinburgh Award - Silver
September 1, 2020 - August 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality