Ainsley Dondo
Bradford
Summary
Ambitious BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science graduate (Keele University, 2026) with over two years of sales-focused, customer-facing experience across retail and hospitality. Confident building rapport with a high volume of customers, upselling products, and explaining information clearly and accurately under pressure. Resilient and target-driven, with strong written and verbal communication skills and a genuine curiosity for learning new subject matter quickly — skills built through both a demanding science degree and consistent part-time employment. Full UK driving licence. Now looking to bring this drive to a career in B2B sales development, including roles introducing technical products such as cyber security to new markets.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Store Team Member
Home Bargains
Bradford
2025.06 - 2026.07
- Built rapport with a high volume of customers daily in a fast-paced, target-driven retail environment, staying resilient under pressure
- Adapted quickly across different departments, demonstrating flexibility and ability to prioritise competing tasks — quick to pick up new processes with minimal guidance
- collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure high operational standards and excellent customer service
Food & Beverage Host
Alton Towers Resort
2025.05 - 2025.11
- Processed customer orders and transactions accurately using electronic till systems, proactively upselling additional items during peak trading periods
- Maintained accurate stock records and supported inventory control through regular stock rotation
- Delivered consistently high standards of service under pressure in a high-footfall, target-driven environment, staying composed and professional through repeated customer interactions
Sales Assistant
Russell & Bromley
2021.05 - 2022.09
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a luxury retail environment, building strong rapport and communication with a returning customer base
- Processed transactions accurately using computerised payment systems and consistently supported store sales targets
- Assisted with stock management, replenishment and visual merchandising to maintain high store standards
Stock Assistant / Customer Service Assistant
Premier Convenience Store
2019.07 - 2019.08
- Assisted with stock replenishment, rotation and organisation to maintain product availability
- Provided efficient, professional customer service in a busy retail environment
Education
BSc (Hons) - Biomedical Science
Keele University
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire 09/2022 - 06/2026
A Levels - Biology, Psychology, Geography
Leeds City College
09/2020 - 05/2022
GCSEs - undefined
St Bedes & St Josephs Catholic College
Skills
- Drive & resilience: thrives in target-driven, fast-paced environments; not put off by setbacks or rejection
- Communication: confident, clear written and verbal communicator; skilled at explaining information to a range of audiences
- Trainability: quick to learn, open to feedback, adapts fast across departments and unfamiliar tasks
- Relationship building: rapport and trust with a diverse, high-volume customer base
- Attention to detail: accuracy in stock control, ordering, transactions and record-keeping
- Tech confidence: computerised tills/EPOS, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Full UK driving licence; strong organisational and time management skills
- Willing to relocate
Timeline
Store Team Member
Home Bargains
2025.06 - 2026.07
Food & Beverage Host
Alton Towers Resort
2025.05 - 2025.11
Sales Assistant
Russell & Bromley
2021.05 - 2022.09
Stock Assistant / Customer Service Assistant
Premier Convenience Store
2019.07 - 2019.08
GCSEs - undefined
St Bedes & St Josephs Catholic College
A Levels - Biology, Psychology, Geography
Leeds City College
09/2020 - 05/2022
BSc (Hons) - Biomedical Science
Keele University
09/2022 - 06/2026