Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
References
Professional Development Projects
Voluntary Experience
Languages
Timeline
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Asha Elmi

Birmingham,NB

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Children’s Activity Support Helper

Barnardo’s
Birmingham
06.2025 - Current
  • Supported children in structured and unstructured activities, promoting social and emotional development.
  • Observed behaviour and reported insights to senior staff, applying foundational psychology knowledge.
  • Built strong rapport with children and families, enhancing communication and interpersonal skills.

Volunteer

2Funky2Arts
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Conducted interviews and research for media projects, developing observation, data collection, and analytical skills.
  • Assisted in content creation and collaborative projects, demonstrating organisation and attention to detail.

Cashier

Wilko
Birmingham
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided efficient customer service, handled transactions, and resolved queries.

Casual Events Staff

Constellations Agency
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Assisted with event logistics, setup, and client support in fast-paced environments.

Crew Member

McDonald’s
South Yardley
11.2021 - 05.2022
  • Delivered high-quality service, managed equipment and cash, and collaborated effectively with the team.

Waitress

Alam Restaurant
Birmingham
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Provided excellent customer service and assisted in training new staff.

Visitor Support Volunteer

Birmingham Art Museum & Gallery
Birmingham
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Assisted with school tours and Key Stage 1 sessions, supporting children in educational activities.
  • Helped deliver structured lessons and guided activities, enhancing communication and leadership skills.
  • Supported engagement and learning in a group setting, fostering a positive and safe environment for children.

Education

BSc - Psychology

Birmingham City University

A-Levels / BTEC - Psychology, Sociology, Human Biology BTEC, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Cadbury Sixth Form College

GCSEs -

Heartlands Academy

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Observation and reporting
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organisation and time management
  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments
  • Basic research and data collection
  • Microsoft

References

Available upon request

Professional Development Projects

Mini Coding Bootcamp, RVU, London, 06/01/24, Participated in a competitive, onsite bootcamp, learning HTML, SQL, and JavaScript., Designed and built a fully functional website, developing problem-solving, project management, and analytical skills., Demonstrated ability to learn new skills quickly and work under structured deadlines.

Voluntary Experience

  • Children’s Activity Support Helper, Barnardo’s, Birmingham, 06/01/25, Present, Supported children in structured and unstructured activities, promoting social and emotional development., Observed behaviour and reported insights to senior staff, applying foundational psychology knowledge., Built strong rapport with children and families, enhancing communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Volunteer, 2Funky2Arts, 10/01/23, 04/30/24, Conducted interviews and research for media projects, developing observation, data collection, and analytical skills., Assisted in content creation and collaborative projects, demonstrating organisation and attention to detail.
  • Visitor Support Volunteer, Birmingham Art Museum & Gallery, 04/01/19, 09/30/19, Assisted with school tours and Key Stage 1 sessions, supporting children in educational activities., Helped deliver structured lessons and guided activities, enhancing communication and leadership skills., Supported engagement and learning in a group setting, fostering a positive and safe environment for children.

Languages

English
First Language

Timeline

Children’s Activity Support Helper

Barnardo’s
06.2025 - Current

Volunteer

2Funky2Arts
10.2023 - 04.2024

Cashier

Wilko
02.2023 - 08.2023

Casual Events Staff

Constellations Agency
12.2021 - 05.2023

Crew Member

McDonald’s
11.2021 - 05.2022

Waitress

Alam Restaurant
06.2021 - 10.2021

Visitor Support Volunteer

Birmingham Art Museum & Gallery
04.2019 - 09.2019

BSc - Psychology

Birmingham City University

A-Levels / BTEC - Psychology, Sociology, Human Biology BTEC, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Cadbury Sixth Form College

GCSEs -

Heartlands Academy
Asha Elmi