Over the past six years, I have been balancing part-time study at the Open University with raising two wonderful daughters and working part-time. I hold a BSc (Honours) in Design and Innovation, and I am eager to begin a new chapter in my career by applying what I've learned in a professional setting. My background has equipped me with strong communication, adaptability, and organisational skills. I am practical, persistent, and committed to delivering good work. I earned a first-class degree through perseverance and commitment, and motherhood has taught me patience. When faced with new challenges, whether tools or skills, I am quick to learn and adapt. I am ready and motivated to contribute positively to my next role.

Sanita Vecele

Over the past six years, I have been balancing part-time study at the Open University with raising two wonderful daughters and working part-time. I hold a BSc (Honours) in Design and Innovation, and I am eager to begin a new chapter in my career by applying what I've learned in a professional setting. My background has equipped me with strong communication, adaptability, and organisational skills. I am practical, persistent, and committed to delivering good work. I earned a first-class degree through perseverance and commitment, and motherhood has taught me patience. When faced with new challenges, whether tools or skills, I am quick to learn and adapt. I am ready and motivated to contribute positively to my next role.

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Over the past six years, I have been balancing part-time study at the Open University with raising two wonderful daughters and working part-time.
I hold a BSc (Honours) in Design and Innovation, and I am eager to begin a new chapter in my career by applying what I’ve learned in a professional setting. My background has equipped me with strong communication, adaptability, and organisational skills. I am practical, persistent, and committed to delivering good work.
I earned a first-class degree through perseverance and commitment, and motherhood has taught me patience. When faced with new challenges, whether tools or skills, I am quick to learn and adapt. I am ready and motivated to contribute positively to my next role.

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Language

English
Fluent
Latvian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Meetings and Events Assistant (Part-time) at Village Hotels, Bristol
April 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Assisted with setting up meeting and event spaces including furniture layout, décor, and equipment preparation. Provided support during events by serving guests and handling logistics to ensure smooth flow. Maintained clean, professional environments and managed post-event breakdown and cleanup. Collaborated effectively with team members to create a welcoming and seamless guest experience.
Cake Decorator (Part-Time) at Cake Box, Bristol
January 1, 2022 - August 7, 2025
Created and decorated cakes to customer and business specifications using piping and hand-decoration techniques. Maintained hygienic workspaces, conducted weekly deep cleans, and followed food safety standards. Assisted with stock deliveries and rotation. Served customers, handled payments, and supported front-of-house operations.
Hospitality Team Manager at Number38 Clifton, Bristol
August 1, 2019 - August 7, 2025
Managed daily operations of a boutique guest house ensuring high service standards. Oversaw staff rotas, holiday planning, and shift coverage for a small team. Handled reservations, customer service, check-ins/outs, and correspondence via phone and email. Assisted with stock control, kitchen support, and emergency cover including reception and housekeeping duties. Temporarily covered the administration manager’s role during leave.
Meetings and Events Assistant (Part-time) at Village Hotels, Bristol
April 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Assisted in setting up meeting and event spaces, including furniture layout, décor, and equipment preparation. Provided support during events, such as serving guests, handling logistics, and ensuring smooth flow of activities. Maintained a clean and professional environment, managing post-event breakdown and thorough cleanup. Worked collaboratively with the team to ensure a welcoming and seamless guest experience.
Cake Decorator (Part-Time) at Cake Box, Bristol
January 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Created and decorated cakes to business and customer specifications using piping and hand-decoration techniques. Maintained hygienic workspaces, conducted weekly deep cleans, and followed food safety standards. Assisted with stock deliveries and rotation. Served customers, handled payments, and supported front-of-house operations.
Hospitality Team Manager at Number38 Clifton, Bristol
August 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Oversaw day-to-day operations of a boutique guest house, ensuring high service standards. Managed staff rotas, holiday planning, and shift coverage for a small team. Handled reservations, customer service, check-ins/outs, and correspondence via phone and email. Assisted with stock control, kitchen support, and emergency cover including reception and housekeeping duties. Temporarily covered administration manager’s role during leave.
Meetings and Events Assistant (Part-time) at Village Hotels
April 1, 2025 - October 3, 2025
Assisted in setting up meeting and event spaces, including furniture layout, décor, and equipment preparation; supported events during functions, handled logistics and guest services, and ensured smooth activity flow; managed post-event breakdown and thorough cleanup; collaborated with colleagues to deliver a welcoming, seamless guest experience.
Cake Decorator (Part-Time) at Cake Box
January 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025
Created and decorated cakes to business and customer specifications using piping and hand-decoration techniques; maintained hygienic workspaces with weekly deep cleans and followed food safety standards; assisted with stock deliveries and rotation; served customers, handled payments, and supported front-of-house operations.
Hospitality Team Manager at Number38 Clifton
August 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025
Oversaw day-to-day operations of a boutique guest house; managed staff rotas, holiday planning, and shift coverage for a small team; handled reservations, customer service, check-ins/outs, and correspondence via phone and email; assisted with stock control, kitchen support, and emergency cover including reception and housekeeping duties; temporarily covered administration manager’s role during leave.

Education

BSc (Hons) Design & Innovation at Open University
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2025
Certificate of Achievement in Designing Interiors at City of Bristol College
April 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Secondary Education (Equivalent to A Levels) at Dagda Secondary School, Latvia
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 2009
BSc (Hons) Design & Innovation at Open University
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2025
Certificate of Achievement in Designing Interiors at City of Bristol College
April 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Secondary Education (Equivalent to A Levels) at Dagda Secondary School, Latvia
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 2009
BSc (Hons) Design & Innovation at Open University
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2025
Certificate of Achievement in Designing Interiors at City of Bristol College
April 1, 2019 - July 1, 2019
Secondary Education (Equivalent to A Levels) at Dagda Secondary School, Latvia
September 1, 1996 - June 1, 2009

Qualifications

Full UK Driving Licence
January 11, 2030 - October 3, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment
    paper Bristol in Spotlight – 38-page hand-drawn colouring book

    “Bristol in Spotlight” is a 38-page hand-illustrated colouring book that takes the user on a playful weekend journey through Bristol. From iconic landmarks to coffee cups, balloons, food, cranes, Gromit… each page offers a unique snapshot of the city through the eyes of a curious visitor. Designed for kids and adults, the illustrations vary in complexity so that every age and interest can find something to enjoy.