Ben McLaren
EDINBURGH
Summary
Wide range of experience across various roles, including customer facing roles and the arts. Diligent and focused worker, who is passionate about the arts and ensuring excellent customer service while working in high pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Auxiliar De Conversación
British Council
Barcelona
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked as an English teacher in the Institut Doctor Puigvert high school.
Ticket Sales Assistant
El Pumarejo
Barcelona
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Worked on the entry desk of the well-known Barcelona venue, cash handling.
Development Researcher
Salon Pictures
Barcelona
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked with the BAFTA award-winning documentary and feature film production company, primarily in the development of stories to pitch-ready level.
Self Shooting PD
Otoxo Productions
Barcelona
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with the award-winning Barcelona based production company, specialising in socially focused, short form documentary.
Waiter
Côte Brasserie
Edinburgh
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Processed cash payments accurately using a POS system; ensured accuracy of change given to customers.
Waiter
Six By Nico
Edinburgh
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guest needs and responding promptly to requests.
Operations Assistant
TED
Edinburgh
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted in in the smooth running and build-out of the renowned international summit.
Catering Assistant
Assembly Festival
Edinburgh
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Provided excellent customer service during extremely busy periods.
- I've additionally worked the three previous festivals for Assembly Festival.
Education
Master of Arts - History
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, United Kingdom06-2019
Skills
- Office Administration
- Data Entry
- Cash Handling
- Premier Pro/Final Cut Pro Video Editing
- Native English and Conversational Spanish speaker
Timeline
Ticket Sales Assistant
El Pumarejo
01.2024 - 03.2024
Auxiliar De Conversación
British Council
09.2023 - 06.2024
Development Researcher
Salon Pictures
06.2022 - 03.2023
Self Shooting PD
Otoxo Productions
06.2021 - 06.2022
Waiter
Côte Brasserie
05.2020 - 06.2021
Waiter
Six By Nico
09.2019 - 02.2020
Operations Assistant
TED
06.2019 - 09.2019
Catering Assistant
Assembly Festival
07.2018 - 09.2018
Master of Arts - History
University of Glasgow
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