Olivia Raby

I am a recent Management and Marketing graduate with a keen interest in Human Resources and Marketing. I bring a strong work ethic and a proactive approach to everything I do. My academic journey has equipped me with a broad skill set, including expertise in HR principles, digital marketing strategies, and business ethics. At Greater Anglia, I honed my abilities in recruitment, data management, creating impactful content for internal platforms, and representing them at career events. Passionate about fostering talent and driving organisational growth, I am now eager to secure a graduate position to build on my skills and advance my career.

Development Admin at Greater Anglia

February 2025 — PRESENT

- Overseeing budgets for the current financial year

- Raising purchase orders 

- Coordinate release of payments upon invoice verification

Outline: I currently have a temporary role at Greater Anglia to assist the HR team with administrative and financial tasks. I oversee the budgets for each department within Greater Anglia and am also responsible for raising purchase orders and releasing funds. Gaining exposure to finance related processes has allowed me to build transferable skills and expand my understanding of functional operations beyond HR, further enhancing my adaptability.

Early Careers & Apprenticeships Assistant at Greater Anglia

September 2023 — October 2024

- Internal database management

- Overseeing apprenticeship processes

- Recruitment data processing

- Magazine, video & intranet content creation

- Presence at career events

- Mentoring

Outline: At Greater Anglia, I was responsible for managing internal databases and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of recruitment data processing. I was responsible for overseeing the smooth running of Greater Anglia’s train driver apprenticeships and would provide feedback and follow up any actions in our weekly meetings. In addition, I wrote and edited engaging content for both internal and external audiences, including magazine articles, while also filming and editing promotional videos to support company initiatives. Additionally, I contributed to their intranet platform and represented the company at various career events.

University of Essex, Management and Marketing (BSc) including placement

2021 - 2025

• First Class
• Included on the 2022 & 2023 Dean's List for the Faculty of Social Sciences.
• Studied modules in: Strategic Human Resource Management, Business Ethics, Management Psychology, Brand Management, Digital Marketing.