CLARA VIAL O'BRIEN
Graduate
London
Summary
Strong operations professional who graduated from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) with 1:1. Focusing on environmental sustainability through an anthropological lens allowed me to conduct an independent study focusing on Indigenous knowledge. This enabled me to understand and appreciate the significance of Indigenous renewable technologies and how they can be transferred to an urban built environment.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy, demonstrated in my roles as a manager, chef, waitress and barista.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Chef/Barista
Blackbird Bakery
1 2017 - 9 2023
- Undertook general barista duties, multitasking and managing a small team in a busy environment ensuring a smooth running of the bakery/cafe
- Lead busy services under pressure as a chef from 20182019 where I delegated jobs
- Prepared the shop for opening and service.
Intern
CAFOD Catholic International Development Charity
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked with COMMS department: tasks included transcribing, translating and summarising information
- Supported project management by preparing and reviewing reports, documenting progress towards agreed indicators and closure of finalised projects
- Provided ad hoc support at critical times.
Waitress/Bartender
Dulwich Lyceum
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Communicated with staff as well as customers to provide efficient service, high level of awareness, patience, and resilience was required
- Developed skills as a team player in a fast-paced environment where providing excellent service was a priority.
Barista/Waitress
La Gastronomia
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed a busy delicatessen and cafe, as well as performing general duties, responsibilities included hiring and training new employees
- Led small teams under pressure providing necessary skills to think on my feet, respond quickly and efficiently to all queries from both colleagues and customers.
Agricultural Worker
Placement on a farm in Italy
08.2015 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with a large team to produce raw goods and tend to plants and provide livestock care
- Proposed and planned an agenda to carry out daily tasks in an effective way
- Encouraged peers and raised morale due to the job involving strenuous physical work, long hours, and harsh weather conditions.
Intern
Great Chapel Street Medical Centre for the Homeless
07.2013 - 07.2013
- Interacted with clients and healthcare professionals, and assisted where necessary
- Shadowed a Psychiatrist, a Lawyer, a counsellor, a Nurse, and a Doctor
- Fulfilled several admin jobs including taking notes in meetings, sorting post
- Organised appointments for clients over e-mail and telephone.
Volunteer
Oxfam charity shop
09.2012 - 09.2012
- Performed general shop duties including taking payments and sorting through used goods, preparing them for sale
- Designed shop front.
Education
School of Oriental And African Studies SOAS 1:1
05.2020 - 05.2023
Social Sciences Access Course - undefined
Morley College
01.2019 - 05.2020
Skills
Problem Solving
Microsoft Office
Management
Teamwork
Skype
Adaptable
Attention to detail
Analytical
undefinedPassions
Travel
- Travel to North Africa, South East Asia, Southwestern Europe, and Latin America providing an international perspective on development, experiencing and understanding different cultures.
Sports
- I am a member of my local Muay Thai club, run 5-10k as part of my weekly training, have practised yoga for 10 years and have a level 2 free diving certificate with PADI
Performing arts
- I regularly attend contemporary dance performances and comedy shows as well as playing and listening to music and frequent live shows weekly.
Timeline
Intern
CAFOD Catholic International Development Charity
11.2022 - 11.2022
Waitress/Bartender
Dulwich Lyceum
01.2021 - 01.2022
School of Oriental And African Studies SOAS 1:1
05.2020 - 05.2023
Social Sciences Access Course - undefined
Morley College
01.2019 - 05.2020
Agricultural Worker
Placement on a farm in Italy
08.2015 - 08.2015
Intern
Great Chapel Street Medical Centre for the Homeless
07.2013 - 07.2013
Barista/Waitress
La Gastronomia
01.2013 - 01.2017
Volunteer
Oxfam charity shop
09.2012 - 09.2012
Chef/Barista
Blackbird Bakery
1 2017 - 9 2023
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