Cecilia Roberts
London
Summary
Philosophy and Politics graduate with refined skills critical analysis, and independent research. Demonstrating a sustained intellectual engagement with art history through curricular study and practical exposure to contemporary art. Highly motivated to transfer advanced analytical skills to History of Art at postgraduate level, to research and identify the nuances that AI has and will cause on the creation and meaning of art in the technological age.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
The Diamond Lab
Sales and Marketing Intern
London
06.2024 - 12.2024
- 6 weeks June/ July 2024 and 3 weeks December 2024.
- Conducted my own marketing project to draw in more clients, where I exhibited initiative, problem-solving, creativity and time management.
- Worked on the shop floor / gallery space - Engaging regularly with exclusive clients, luxury jewellery pieces and iconic contemporary art pieces.
- Educated clientele on the lab-grown diamond industry, and learned about sales transactions and curation of high-profile contemporary art.
- Adapted quickly to my role one week pre-launch, assisting in executing the launch event and aiding in the curation of pieces before the launch event.
The Affordable Art Fair
Exhibition Assistant
Battersea, London
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Assisted in coordination of event logistics.
- Collaborated with team members to manage inventory of art pieces.
- Facilitated communication between exhibitors and buyers.
Mission With a Vision
Volunteer
Narok, Kenya
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided empathetic and confidential support to young girls in vulnerable environments, establishing a deep level of trust and understanding
- Gained experience handling sensitive conversations with professionalism, discretion and cultural awareness.
- Ensured a safe and welcoming environment and demonstrated adaptability and reliability to meet the needs of the team and the girls.
JC Journeys
Social Media Manager
Shelsley Beauchamp, Worcestershire
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Create and implement a social media plan to optimise exposure to target audience and gain higher engagement rates.
- Design, create and schedule posts Using apps such as Hootesuite and Canva.
- Using knowledge of clients to produce an adapted brand identity.
- working with an allocated budget and data performance analysis to run paid advertisements on both Facebook and Instagram.
Westminster Cathedral Choir School
Teaching Assistant
City of Westminster
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Ensured empathetic and personal support for hundreds of students, as well as adhered to the needs of various teachers. demonstrating respect, friendliness and willingness to help in any way.
- Engaged in the individual academic and social needs of students to ensure their well-being.
Insperata Tutors
Personal Tutor
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Personally curated individual tutor sessions across several months, to reflect identified strengths and needs in preparation for official entrance exams.
- Maintained a healthy and safe learning environment and aided in children's social development and confidence.
TGW Law
Office Assistant/ Intern
London, Mayfair
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed client files with high levels of confidentiality and discretion
- Upheld exceptional standards and attention to detail for prestige clients. and reviewed legal documentation with accuracy and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy and Politics
University of Bristol
Bristol 09/2022 - 07/2025
A-Levels - Philosophy A*, Politics A*, Economics A.
Ampleforth College
YorkSkills
- AI safety knowledge - Completed BlueDot Impact Future of AI Cours, developing AI literacy and understanding of benefits and risks of AI systems on a Macro and personal scale
- Creative abilities - Digital art and graphic design, using Adobe Photoshop Express Content creation using Canva
- Art knowledge of contemporary, religious and art history Solidified by The Diamond Lab's Collaboration with Maddox Gallery and working at The Affordable Art Fair, London March 2024, developed through extensive independent travelling in Europe, South America and Southeast Asia and Australia
- Sales strong ability to communicate a product and idea through persuasive communication and empathetic active listening to customers/clients
- Analytical skills - creative and critical thinking, observational and analytical abilities, cultivated from studying philosophy, politics and economics
- Communication skills - adapting to different people's needs and environments Learned from extensive work over 3 years for The Etiquette Group, I also took part in a charity programme called "The Friendship Holiday" learning basic sign language to engage with and help disabled young people
- Organisational skills - Capable of group instruction, safeguarding and supervision with knowledge of health and safety awareness I have a Level 3 ILM Leadership Qualification
- Time management Demonstrated by completing a 2:1 level degree alongside a part-time job at the Everyman Cinema, Bristol, as well as involvement and support of student-led anti rape charity Enough
- Bristol Fashion Forward Society - Exhibiting teamwork to create/ promote events and developing an eye for style and branding
Timeline
Mission With a Vision
Volunteer
07.2025 - 09.2025
The Diamond Lab
Sales and Marketing Intern
06.2024 - 12.2024
The Affordable Art Fair
Exhibition Assistant
03.2024 - 03.2024
Insperata Tutors
Personal Tutor
07.2023 - 10.2023
TGW Law
Office Assistant/ Intern
06.2023 - 06.2023
JC Journeys
Social Media Manager
06.2022 - 09.2022
Westminster Cathedral Choir School
Teaching Assistant
09.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy and Politics
University of Bristol
09/2022 - 07/2025
A-Levels - Philosophy A*, Politics A*, Economics A.
Ampleforth College