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Abigail James

Langport,Somerset

Summary

I am a friendly and reliable individual offering nearly 9 years of first aid experience, meaning I am trained and equipped to help and care for those in need. This has allowed me develop professionally and personally allowing me to develop my communication skills in order to provide first aid cover at local events and to build relationships with the general public and my colleagues . As well as this I have various experience of working in customer facing roles, which has further developed my communication skills, and has provided with a range of skills, such as organisation, time-keeping and confidence.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Counter Assistant

Ichi Tong
Langport, Somerset
03.2021 - Current
  • Taking orders over the phone/ in person
  • Handling cash
  • Building relationships with customers
  • Ensuring work space is kept clean and tidy
  • Operating the till
  • Dealing and managing customer complaints

Volunteer Worker

St John Ambulance
Ilton, Somerset
09.2014 - Current
  • I have nearly 9 years of first aid experience. Positions include cadet, corporal, sergeant and youth leader
  • Providing first aid cover at local events
  • Mentoring and teaching basic first aid to new cadets
  • In 2020 I was one of 40 cadets who was selected to take part in an International first aid competition in South Africa. During my trip I met members of the organisation from all over the world, including New Zealand, Kenya, Canada, Sri Lanka and South Africa.
  • Completed relevant training and proactively sought further information.

Front of house/Barista

Little Bakery Langport
Langport, Somerset
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Taking orders and using a till
  • Taking card and cash payments
  • Making hot drinks and hot food
  • Cashing up
  • Key holder
  • Ensuring the bakery was kept clean and tidy
  • Offering customers advice

Retail Sales Assistant

Next
Street, Somerset
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • 1 month temporary contract to help out during the January sales
  • Operating the tills
  • Taking card and cash payments
  • Offering customers advice
  • Ensuring the shop floor was kept clean and tidy

Education

GCSEs -

Huish Episcopi Academy
Langport
09.2016 - 07.2021

A-Levels - Biology, Psychology and English literature

Huish Sixth
Langport, Somerset
09.2021 - 07.2023

Skills

  • First aid and CPR
  • Self-motivated
  • Cash handling
  • Customer relations

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Front of house/Barista

Little Bakery Langport
08.2022 - 01.2023

Retail Sales Assistant

Next
01.2022 - 02.2022

A-Levels - Biology, Psychology and English literature

Huish Sixth
09.2021 - 07.2023

Counter Assistant

Ichi Tong
03.2021 - Current

GCSEs -

Huish Episcopi Academy
09.2016 - 07.2021

Volunteer Worker

St John Ambulance
09.2014 - Current
Abigail James