Megan Norcott
Austin,TX
Summary
I am a Law and International Relations student, an actor and dancer, an artist and a scholar. I want to use my abilities to create meaningful change and to combat injustice in sectors such as women's rights and environmental protection amongst others. The political and legal sectors interest me most as I strive to find sustainable solutions to exploitative social issues. I am currently seeking an internship with a locally based law firm or political organisation and I look forward to growing in expertise through experience in the job market.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dining Assistant
University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted students with food selection and served their choice.
- Set up advertising signs and displays on shelves, counters and tables.
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Trained in food safety and how to prevent cross contamination.
- Maintained a sanitary working environment by regularly cleaning the floors, surfaces and utensils.
Volunteer
Austin Film Festival
Austin, Texas
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed panel discussions and was able to sit in on lectures by industry professionals.
- Physically set up and dismantled set for special events.
- Assisted marketing team with flyering and handing out surveys.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others when lost or seeking information about a film.
- Ushered filmmakers and patrons to their seats.
Liaison Officer
University Of Edinburgh (Singapore Society)
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Facilitated meetings and conferences between various parties, enabling better collaboration and efficient decision-making.
- Created and maintained organizational database of sponsors and contacts.
- Contacted sponsors to arrange events.
- Monitored and reported on progress of liaison initiatives, providing feedback to society members.
- Key organizer for the end of year ball.
Waitress
Pizza Express
Edinburgh
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Remained calm when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Displayed enthusiasm when dealing with customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Reference: Christian Jervis. Email: edinburgh6.manager@pizzaexpress.com
Event Hostess
ATIK Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable to their needs.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
- Dealt with sensitive guests in a mature and considerate manner.
Gap Year Leader
Africa Gap
Laikipia, Kenya
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Lead a team of young adults, built cohesion in the group and ensured all travel logistics ran smoothly.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced, potentially dangerous environment.
- Helped the gap participants to bond as a group using interpersonal skills and friendly encouragement.
- Performed duties in accordance with safety standards.
- Worked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in an unfamiliar environment.
Movie Extra
Colt Talent
Cape Town, South Africa
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues - I have an actors ability to memorize lines and important work related details.
- Acted in 5 on screen productions, performing alongside various well-known actors and actresses. Acted in many amateur stage productions as a lead role.
- Accepted into the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Waitress
The Fish Hoek Galley
Cape Town, South Africa
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Attracted passing customers with my enthusiasm and knowledge of the menu to increase overall sales and exceed targets.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
Volunteer
Projects Abroad
Tuli Block, Botswana
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Cleared and rebuilt damaged roads.
- Assisted with animal censuses.
- Took part in educational talks about the surrounding ecology.
- Built a new watering hole.
- Cleared invasive species and planted new trees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reddam House
Cape TownBachelor of Law (LLB Hons) - Law And International Relations
University of Edinburgh
EdinburghJ.D. - Law
University of Texas At Austin (Exchange Year)
Austin, TX05.2024
Skills
- Flexibility
- Willingness to learn
- Friendliness
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Confidence
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Recruitment
Accomplishments
- Achieved 6 distinctions in my high school leaving exams.
- Accepted into American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- I directed and wrote a short film called "Slaughterhouse All" which featured my original dance choreography.
- I chaired my high school's forum discussion team and won best chair at a regional competition. My poetry has been published in the Desire edition of student led magazine, The Creator.
- Accepted into National Youth Theatre Summer acting course 2023.
Timeline
Volunteer
Austin Film Festival
10.2023 - 11.2023
Dining Assistant
University Of Texas At Austin
09.2023 - Current
Liaison Officer
University Of Edinburgh (Singapore Society)
09.2022 - 05.2023
Waitress
Pizza Express
03.2022 - 06.2022
Event Hostess
ATIK Edinburgh
11.2021 - 01.2022
Gap Year Leader
Africa Gap
07.2021 - 08.2021
Waitress
The Fish Hoek Galley
10.2020 - 01.2021
Movie Extra
Colt Talent
12.2018 - 07.2021
Volunteer
Projects Abroad
09.2018 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Reddam House
Bachelor of Law (LLB Hons) - Law And International Relations
University of Edinburgh
J.D. - Law
University of Texas At Austin (Exchange Year)
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