Ilhan Hirsi

Mobile: 07521147624 Email: ilhanhirsi5@gmail.com

Profile
Passionate hardworking individual with a deep interest in books and science. I am currently at the
start of my professional career, and highly enthusiastic and keen to take on new challenges. I am
dedicated to helping people and often volunteer for projects at my school. I have a strong desire to
develop my skills and forge a career in a customer-facing environment.
Education
GCSE, Ark Putney Academy Sept 2019 -

Professional Experience
Fundraiser, First Give May 2023
- Actively raised awareness by organising a fundraising campaign for a local charity.
- Using excellent communication skills and teamwork skills when advocating for my charity by
creating a presentation.
- Used initiative to engage public attention to our campaign by organising a bake sale and
marketing the campaign via posters, word of mouth and networking.

Student Counsellor, Albemarle Primary School September 2018- September 2019

- Communicated and advocated student voice to leadership.
- Engaged in networking and professional development by attending training sessions with
partner schools.
- Attended meeting with other councillors to discuss progress and set new targets.
- Connected with different departments to build rapport across the school and encourage
inter-year relations.
Teaching Assistant, Albemarle May 2018
- Supported academic progress by leading phonics and maths sessions.
- Promoted independence by encouraging creativity and communication.
- Attention to detail and organised, whilst supervising and safeguarding the wellbeing of
children both during play and lunchtime.

Interests & Achievements

 Reading – currently reading: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
 In my spare time I actively write prose about subjects that inspire me.
 I attend a local women’s groups that partake in various events and activities, fundraising and
discussions.
 I have raised over £70 for a local charity.
 I am a published author in a young writers anthology.