Hi, I’m Ayla Southern. I’m a pianist and composer with formal performing arts training from Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts in London and Redroofs Theatre School in Maidenhead. I love blending classical technique with contemporary composition to create evocative music. Outside music, I’ve built a varied career in hospitality and pet care, leading teams, coordinating schedules and delivering great customer service. I’m excited to apply my creative and leadership skills to new, collaborative projects in the arts.

Ayla Southern

Hi, I’m Ayla Southern. I’m a pianist and composer with formal performing arts training from Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts in London and Redroofs Theatre School in Maidenhead. I love blending classical technique with contemporary composition to create evocative music. Outside music, I’ve built a varied career in hospitality and pet care, leading teams, coordinating schedules and delivering great customer service. I’m excited to apply my creative and leadership skills to new, collaborative projects in the arts.

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Hi, I’m Ayla Southern. I’m a pianist and composer with formal performing arts training from Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts in London and Redroofs Theatre School in Maidenhead. I love blending classical technique with contemporary composition to create evocative music.

Outside music, I’ve built a varied career in hospitality and pet care, leading teams, coordinating schedules and delivering great customer service. I’m excited to apply my creative and leadership skills to new, collaborative projects in the arts.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Dog Grooming Manager at Home From Home Petcare
February 1, 2021 - Present
Leading a team of dog groomers, grooming multiple dogs daily, coordinating rosters, managing an appointment diary and delivering excellent customer service to ensure client needs are met.
Senior Dog Groomer & Kennel Manager at Owstwick Kennels
October 1, 2020 - October 7, 2025
Grooming multiple dogs daily to a high standard; managed kennel assistants; administered medication; handled stock orders and customer enquiries; performed kennel duties.
Front of House Assistant at The Pipe and Glass Inn
March 1, 2017 - October 7, 2025
Served Michelin-starred dining experiences; managed large party bookings and checked guests into rooms.
Bar & Restaurant Supervisor at Patrington Haven Country Club
September 1, 2015 - October 7, 2025
Supervised staff; conducted stock counts and orders; cash handling and closing procedures.
Bar Staff & Waitress at Withernsea Golf Club
May 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Bar work, serving food and assisting with food preparation.
Bar Staff & Waitress at Withernsea Golf Club
February 1, 2013 - October 7, 2025
Bar work, hospitality duties during service periods.
Bar Staff at Savaas Hotel Zante
October 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Bar work, hotel promotion and food preparation.
Till Operator at Martin McColls
May 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Till operation, serving customers and stock checking.
Saleswoman at TBC Agency (Harrods and Ayla Southern Selfridges)
September 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025
Serving customers, traffic-stopping and product promoting.

Education

Diploma at Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts, London
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
Diploma at Redroofs Theatre School, Maidenhead
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other