Aaron Gilpin
Dundee,Dundee City
Summary
Hardworking and experienced with a extensive history in retail work and higher education. Taking pride in having a personal and professional high standard in my work ethic. Having a polite, professional and efficient approach in the work place.
Overview
2
2
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Assistant
Poundland
Ayr, South Ayrshire
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Processed cash, credit card, and voucher payments within fast-paced operations.
- Maintained sales focus, driving promotion upsells during customer interactions consistently.
- Managed stock levels while routing deliveries to shop floor promptly.
- Maintained store cleanliness, tidiness, and presentation at consistently high standards.
- Maintained high standard customer service during high-pressure customer interactions.
Store Assistant
The Food Warehouse (Iceland Foods Ltd)
Ayr, South Ayrshire
09.2019 - 01.2025
- Processed cash, credit card, and voucher payments within fast-paced service environment.
- Maintained sales focus by applying promotions consistently across all campaigns.
- Managed stock, keeping items on shop floor ready and presentable.
- Maintain store cleanliness, tidiness, and presentation to consistent quality standards.
- Maintain customer service standards during every shift.
Deliver polite, approachable support under high-pressure conditions.
Work professionally while keeping calm during busy customer interactions.
Stock Assistant
Argos
Irvine, North Ayrshire
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Receive customer orders quickly, coordinating intake to reduce processing delays.
- Used automated headset system to locate orders and store delivery items safely.
- Utilised phonetic alphabet to program automated system inputs accurately for communication.
- Operated in fast-paced environment, performing frequent heavy lifting tasks regularly.
- Cooperate with colleagues and management to maintain fast, consistent service delivery.
Education
Master of Arts - English and Spanish Year 1
University of Dundee
Dundee2027
Bachelor of Arts - Television Studies (Incomplete)
City of Glasgow College
Glasgow2021
Higher National Diploma - Television Studies Year 2
City of Glasgow College
Glasgow2019
Higher National Diploma - Television Studies Year 1
City of Glasgow College
Glasgow2018
Certificate of Higher Education - Media Production (Incomplete)
Ayrshire College
Ayr, South Ayrshire2016
NVQ Level 5 - Film & Broadcasting
Ayrshire College
Ayr, South Ayrshire2015
NVQ Level 4 - Visual Communication
Ayrshire College
Ayr, South Ayrshire2014
Skills
- Order processing
- Inventory counting
- Safety awareness
- Quality control
- Cash handling
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Spanish
Elementary
A2
Interests
- Creative Writing
- Cooking
- Arts and Crafts
- General Knowledge
- Photography
- Videography
- Media Production
Timeline
Store Assistant
Poundland
01.2025 - 04.2025
Store Assistant
The Food Warehouse (Iceland Foods Ltd)
09.2019 - 01.2025
Stock Assistant
Argos
10.2016 - 02.2017
Master of Arts - English and Spanish Year 1
University of Dundee
Bachelor of Arts - Television Studies (Incomplete)
City of Glasgow College
Higher National Diploma - Television Studies Year 2
City of Glasgow College
Higher National Diploma - Television Studies Year 1
City of Glasgow College
Certificate of Higher Education - Media Production (Incomplete)
Ayrshire College
NVQ Level 5 - Film & Broadcasting
Ayrshire College
NVQ Level 4 - Visual Communication
Ayrshire College