Asha Elmi
Birmingham,NB
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Children’s Activity Support Helper
Barnardo’s
Birmingham
2025.06 - 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
2023.10 - 2024.04
- 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
2023.02 - 2023.08
- Provided efficient customer service, handled transactions, and resolved queries.
Casual Events Staff
Constellations Agency
2021.12 - 2023.05
- Assisted with event logistics, setup, and client support in fast-paced environments.
Crew Member
McDonald’s
South Yardley
2021.11 - 2022.05
- Delivered high-quality service, managed equipment and cash, and collaborated effectively with the team.
Waitress
Alam Restaurant
Birmingham
2021.06 - 2021.10
- Provided excellent customer service and assisted in training new staff.
Visitor Support Volunteer
Birmingham Art Museum & Gallery
Birmingham
2019.04 - 2019.09
- 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
Websites
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
2025.06 - Current
Volunteer
2Funky2Arts
2023.10 - 2024.04
Cashier
Wilko
2023.02 - 2023.08
Casual Events Staff
Constellations Agency
2021.12 - 2023.05
Crew Member
McDonald’s
2021.11 - 2022.05
Waitress
Alam Restaurant
2021.06 - 2021.10
Visitor Support Volunteer
Birmingham Art Museum & Gallery
2019.04 - 2019.09
BSc - Psychology
Birmingham City University
A-Levels / BTEC - Psychology, Sociology, Human Biology BTEC, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Cadbury Sixth Form College
GCSEs -
Heartlands Academy