Graduate - Ellie Logan

About:

Education
2011-2017: Bearsden Academy
2018-Present: Glasgow
Caledonian University: 4th Year BA (Hons) International Events Management

Key Skills & Qualities
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Lateral Thinking and Problem Solving
- Interpersonal
- Organisational
- Adaptable and Dependable
- Customer Service

Technical Skills
- Computer Software and Application knowledge e.g. Microsoft Packages, Serif and Canva
- Photography
- Till Work and Cash Handling
- Social Media Marketing

Experience
President and Co-founder of GCU Event Society, January 2021-Present
Founded society to provide a space for students interested in events
management to socialise, network and improve their skills for graduating into the events industry.

GCU Student Ambassador, Starting in September 2021
Supporting the GCU Student Life department in the running of events throughout the academic year

GCU Foundation Apprenticeship Coach, Starting in August 2021
Aiding in the delivery of the Discover Foundation Apprenticeship to senior high school students, in collaboration with the Institute for University to Business Education. Duties include working with learners in small groups to facilitate the completion of projects and unit modules.

GCU Events Team, Starting in August 2021
Student helper within the events department at Glasgow Caledonian University. Delivering virtual events such as open days with on-campus events on track for later on in the year once restrictions ease

GCU Student Mentor, January 2020-Present
Working with the GCU Outreach department to deliver a range of activities to young people that will help them enter the world of further education and employment.

Internship at GCU Community and Public Engagement, March 2019-Present
Working in GCU Community Engagement Department to support the planning and delivery of events throughout Glasgow

Visit West End Seasonal Event Staff, November 2019-February 2020
Assisted with the delivery of seasonal events in the west end of Glasgow, such as the Winter Wonderland event on Ashton Lane

Hector Russell Seasonal Sales Assistant, March 2018-July 2018
Retail Shop selling a range tourist goods and Scottish highland-wear. Gained skills and knowledge of working in a retail environment, customer service and till work.

Volunteer Experience
- Girls Day Out Show at SECC: December 2018 and 2019
- Railway Benefit Fund Christmas Ball: November 2018
- World Solo Drumming Championships: October 2018
- DeafBlind Scotland Cycle Race at Millport: October 2018
- Library Assistant at Bearsden Academy: May 2016-2017
- Prefect at Bearsden Academy: May 2016-2017
- Leader of Young Engineers Society at Bearsden Academy: May 2015- 2017

Other information:

Achievements
GCU Events Society Best New Society: 2021
Mark Scott Leadership for Life Award: 2017
Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award: 2016
World Challenge Expedition to Thailand: 2014

Reference available on request.