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Abi Hudson

Freelance Actor with a passion for fashion.
About

With a passion for retail, I thrive in luxury environments, creating unique customer experiences. At LaDuca Shoes, I honed my skills in upselling and inventory management. I'm adaptable, eager to contribute to dynamic part-time roles, and proficient in handling transactions efficiently.

Previous Brands
Disney Cruise Line
Disneyland Paris
Foxtons
LaDuca Shoes
Once Upon a Tyne Entertainment
Lucky Voice Karaoke Bar - London
Gustoso, Croydon
Horizon Teachers
Work Experience
Letting Negotiator
Jun ‘24 - Sep ‘24
Foxtons

• Liaised with tenants and landlords to negotiate terms of tenancy. • Managed client paperwork and bookings with all required information. • Matched tenants to the right properties and provided them with information. • Promoted properties to tenants using various marketing techniques. • Utilised a complex specialised computer system to track and organise bookings, sort through applicants and properties, and file paperwork.

Teaching Assistant
Jan ‘24 - Jun ‘24
Horizon Teachers

• Tidied, prepared and organised classroom and stockroom to ensure maximum safety and efficiency for both children and staff members. • Managed, educated and entertained groups of nursery to primary school aged children.

Sales Associate
Jul ‘22 - Jan ‘22
LaDuca Shoes

• Learned quickly how to be an expert in the high-end product, combining my existing knowledge with knowledge attained on the job. • Utilising enthusiasm, product expertise and bubbly personality, created an inviting and unique, luxurious experience for customers and encouraging sales. • Organised, counted and maintained all stock, including preparing, packaging and shipping items. • Properly handled financial transactions.

Freelance Actor/Performer
Jun ‘21 - Now
Self employed

07703684347 hudson.abigail98@gmail.com Brentford, London Skills Organisation Fast Learner Communication Customer Service Time Management Event Coordination Teamwork Creativity Basic French Speaking Singing Dancing Acting Teaching Upselling Sight-Reading Music Theory Hobbies & Interests Fashion Interior Design/Styling Learning Languages (French and Welsh) Shopping Skiing Yoga (Hot Yoga) Pilates ncluding “Titanic the Musical (UK Tour, International Tour and Film 2023)”, “My Favourite Things - Rodgers and Hammerstein 80th Anniversary” (West End and Film 2023), “Fleming, Ian Fleming” (West End Workshop 2024), “Unnamed Shakespeare Project TBA” (London 2024), “Sisters the Musical” (Dublin 2022), “Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends” (West End 2022), “Maria Friedman and Friends” (Off-West End 2022) - Was prepared to perform under extremely high pressure, sometimes with very short notice. - Created and organise swing charts and constantly keep them up to date. - Utilised creativity and initiative to make bold choices and problem solve in the moment. - Kept track of up to 5 people at simultaneously at all times. - Worked well within a tight-knit team, away from home for an extended period of time. - Was prompt and cooperative. - Provided support for more senior company members and acted as a team member. - Utilised extensive music theory knowledge to sight-sing on the spot.

Waitress
May ‘21 - Oct ‘21
Lucky Voice Karaoke Bar - London

• Excelled in creating a fun, entertaining environment and fulfilling leisurely experiences for guests. • Brought forth a welcoming and energetic spirit. • Trained new employees when required. • Utilised a complex booking system to organise time slots across 7 rooms. • Properly handled financial transactions. • Demonstrated proper use of equipment and self the attention of excitable guests through an informative speech confidently.

Party Princess
Apr ‘21 - Sep ‘21
Once Upon a Tyne Entertainment

• Portrayed multiple familiar characters at large and intimate events. • Was prepared for unexpected behaviour from young children. • Entertained and engaged guests through charisma and performance skills. • Coordinated up to 50 guests whilst maintaining a positive demeanour.

Waitress
Jan ‘21 - May ‘21
Gustoso, Croydon

• Excelled in a fast-paced work environment whilst providing excellent customer service. • Utilised skills such as multitasking, attention to detail, oral and verbal communication and conflict resolving. • Worked closely with restaurant staff to ensure that orders were served to a high standard in an efficient manner. • Prepared hot and cold beverages, including coffees, cocktails and desserts as required. • Assisted with cleaning dining and preparation areas to ensure maximum hygiene. • Organised and tracked food containers to ensure all food was stored in the appropriate conditions and served within the allocated timeframe. • Trained and oversaw new employees.

Face Character and Character Attendant
Jan ‘19 - Jan ‘20
Disney Cruise Line

• Excelled in creating positive and memorable guest experiences whilst maintaining brand integrity. • Utilised imagination and creativity. • Organised and coordinated character appearances, ensuring punctuality and impeccable presentation. • Headed up events of up to 8 staff members and hundreds of guests. • Worked closely with non-verbal characters to ensure maximum guest understanding and satisfaction, whilst adhering to very strict safety guidelines and time constraints. • Maintained a very high standard of presentation and professionalism on and off duty. • Stepped outside comfort zone for sea safety.

Face Character and Character Attendant
Jan ‘18 - Jan ‘21
Disneyland Paris

• Excelled in creating memorable guest interactions through a variety of languages. • Gained invaluable language skills and was able to communicate with guests from around the world, both in and out of character. • Maintained positivity at all times while resolving conflicts and ensuring maximum guest satisfaction. • Worked with children, where brand integrity is essential at all times. • Utilised impeccable time management skills.

Retail Experience
Retail Category
Luxury
Premium
Work Environment
Boutique
High street store
Product Category
Footwear
Responsibilities
Greeting
Client Help
Complaint handling
Storytelling
Cash register
Returns & Exchanges
Packaging
Online orders fulfilment
Upselling
Transactions
Client Advising
Product setup
Inventory control
Delivery processing
Order preparation
Stock control
Stockroom management
Health & safety
Product labelling
Languages
French - Basic
English - Native
Welsh - Basic
Education & Training
Royal Academy of Music
‘21 - ‘22
MA
Musical Theatre
Arts Educational Schools London
‘17 - ‘18
Foundation
Musical Theatre