Akhilesh Kaliappan
Cardiff ,Tamil Nadu
Summary
Enthusiastic and customer-focused MSc student with retail experience at Sports Direct, combining a passion for sportswear with strong teamwork and communication skills. Proven ability to handle fast-paced environments, assist customers with product selection, and maintain accurate stock. Actively seeking a part-time opportunity at Foot Locker to contribute to a dynamic team while continuing academic studies.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Casual Sales Assistant
Sports Direct
Cardiff
12.2023 - Current
- Supported customers in selecting sportswear and footwear, consistently achieving positive feedback.
- Conducted weekly stock audits and maintained inventory accuracy across departments.
- Handled transactions, refunds, and stockroom organization efficiently during busy periods.
- Contributed to team sales targets through upselling and active customer engagement
Education
GCSEs - General Secondary Education
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Coimbatore 04.2016 - 03.2017
A-Levels - commerce
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Coimbatore 04.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Sciences
PSG College Of Arts & Science
Coimbatore 08.2020 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Cardiff University
Cardiff 09.2023 - 09.2024
Skills
- Customer Service & Sales
- Stock Control & Merchandising
- Communication & Team Collaboration
- Fast Learner & Flexible Availability
- POS Systems, MS Excel & PowerPoint
Languages
English
Fluent
Tamil
Native
Hindi
Fluent
Certification
Developing Soft Skills And Personality, IIT Kanpur
an online course enhancing leadership, teamwork, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills
Sage 50- procurement & Inventory Management (Udemy/Sage University)
Focused on purchase order management, supplier payments, and stock control.
Affiliations
- Exploring Supply Chain Trends & Sustainability Practices
- Data Analytics & ERP Systems
- Football & Fitness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Casual Sales Assistant
Sports Direct
12.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Cardiff University
09.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Sciences
PSG College Of Arts & Science
08.2020 - 07.2023
A-Levels - commerce
Kendriya Vidyalaya
04.2019 - 03.2020
GCSEs - General Secondary Education
Kendriya Vidyalaya
04.2016 - 03.2017
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