I am a trustworthy and self-motivated individual with practical experience and a dedicated work ethic in dealing with customers and clients. I am detail-oriented and adept at making critical decisions and managing deadlines. I can work well as part of a team or on my own, with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks while staying calm under pressure. I have a passion for illustration, animation, and design, and I enjoy bringing creative ideas to life through collaborative projects.

Zara Clarke

I am a trustworthy and self-motivated individual with practical experience and a dedicated work ethic in dealing with customers and clients. I am detail-oriented and adept at making critical decisions and managing deadlines. I can work well as part of a team or on my own, with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks while staying calm under pressure. I have a passion for illustration, animation, and design, and I enjoy bringing creative ideas to life through collaborative projects.

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I am a trustworthy and self-motivated individual with practical experience and a dedicated work ethic in dealing with customers and clients. I am detail-oriented and adept at making critical decisions and managing deadlines.

I can work well as part of a team or on my own, with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks while staying calm under pressure. I have a passion for illustration, animation, and design, and I enjoy bringing creative ideas to life through collaborative projects.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

IT Support Assistant at London Borough of Redbridge
March 1, 2018 - March 1, 2018
Provided administrative support including copying, faxing, printing and distributing documents. Created and maintained spreadsheets using Excel. Managed printer maintenance schedules and toner replenishment. Organized files, faxed reports and scanned documents into a management system. Attended meetings, hearings and conferences to document activities. Coordinated and planned office events by reserving venues and communicating schedules. Performed administrative tasks and supported inter-departmental reporting.
Flyer Distributor at New City College, Romford
September 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
Distributed college flyers across assigned areas, maintaining a friendly, informative approach and encouraging interest in the college; Coordinated team coverage and selected distribution locations.
Volunteer - Fundraising Event at NCS Ilford
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Organised a fundraising event for a dementia charity (mind.org) with a team. Collected money on the street, provided information to pedestrians, served tea and biscuits to the elderly, and engaged them with games and dancing.
Event Steward (Volunteer) at London Anime and Gaming Convention
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Checked tickets, scanned IDs and directed attendees; arranged safety barriers to maintain clear queues; remained calm under pressure to handle emergencies safely; provided friendly greetings and event care from arrival to departure; answered questions and guided patrons.
Food Service Assistant at Grandma's Choice
June 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted in food preparation and cooking, maintained cleanliness of kitchen areas, helped set up and dismantle catering equipment, served food and beverages with high customer service, adhered to food safety standards, packed and transported food to events, supported buffet setups and communicated effectively with the team.
Food Service Assistant at Grandma’s choice
June 1, 2024 - Present
Assisted in food preparation and cooking under the guidance of chefs and kitchen staff. Maintained cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and food preparation areas. Helped set up and dismantle catering equipment and service areas at event venues. Served food and beverages to guests, ensuring a high level of customer service. Always adhered to food safety and hygiene standards. Assisted in packing and transporting food items to and from event locations. Supported the setup of buffet tables, food displays, and serving stations. Communicated effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations during events.
Volunteer Event Steward at London Anime and Gaming Convention
February 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Checked tickets, customer IDs and scanned entry into venues, reducing queue times. Arranged safety barriers to provide clear queueing systems in line with venue policy. Remained calm under pressure to handle emergency scenarios safely and appropriately. Provided friendly greetings and directions from arrival to departure, ensuring professional event care for patrons and attendees.
Volunteer at NCS Ilford Fundraising Event
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Organised a fundraising event for a dementia charity. Collected money on the street with the team. Provided relevant information to pedestrians for our cause. Served tea and biscuits to the elderly. Played games with the elderly and danced with them.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Illustration for Communication at Ravensbourne University London
September 1, 2022 - August 5, 2025
GCSEs at Trinity Catholic High School, Woodford Green
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Diploma of higher education, Animation & VFX and Game Level 3 Animation and Game design, Merit at New City College, Hornchurch
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor’s degree in Illustration for communication at Ravensbourne University London
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's degree at Ravensbourne University London
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Diploma of higher education at New City College, Hornchurch
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
GCSEs at Trinity Catholic High School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

bachelor of arts lower second
September 1, 2022 - August 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Other, Non-Profit Organization