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Al Abbas Al-Shamri

London

Summary

Passionate about connecting with people and making a positive impact, I am an adaptable professional with hands-on experience in customer-facing roles, including charity fundraising and hospitality. I have developed strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and engage with a wide range of people. Fluent in English and Arabic, I can effectively connect with diverse audiences and work confidently in multicultural environments. I thrive under pressure, maintaining resilience and focus while meeting targets and deadlines. Known for my professionalism, reliability, and positive attitude, I am keen to contribute my skills and experience to a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

Barista

Pret A Manger
Paddigton station (Section 11), London
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • My passion for good coffee and genuine connection with people made my time at Pret A Manger really enjoyable.
  • Provided a welcoming atmosphere to customers, promoting return visits.
  • Offered personalised beverage recommendations, enhancing customer rapport.
  • Promoted seasonal beverages effectively increasing their uptake.
  • Ordered, received and correctly stored fast food ingredients.
  • Followed strict dietary requirements for the well-being of customers with allergies or dietary restrictions.

Sales assistant

AllSaints
London, Regents street
01.2024 - 02.2025
  • Provided styling advice and product recommendations based on client preferences, trends, and brand aesthetic.
  • Upsold and cross-sold products to increase average transaction value while maintaining brand experience standards.
  • maintained expert knowledge of Allsaints and their fabrics, craftsmanship and brand story to assist clients with questions.

Charity fundraiser

S3 Marketing
London, Brixton
03.2025 - 11.2025

S3 Marketing is a sales company that partners with charities supporting children with disabilities. During my time there, I engaged with over 100 households a day, which helped me build strong communication skills and stay motivated in challenging situations. Facing frequent rejection taught me resilience, persistence, and how to stay focused on my goals. I represented the charity professionally, adapted quickly to different environments, and learned how to connect with people from all backgrounds in a confident and positive way.

Education

GCSEs -

Harris academy St Johns wood
London
09/2017 - 06/2022

NVQ Level 3 - Business

Harris academy St Johns Wood
London
09/2022 - 06/2024

Skills

  • Bilingual (Fluent in English & Arabic)
  • Public speaking
  • Cold calling
  • Budgeting and financial reporting
  • Advanced in MS Excel

Timeline

Charity fundraiser

S3 Marketing
03.2025 - 11.2025

Sales assistant

AllSaints
01.2024 - 02.2025

Barista

Pret A Manger
02.2023 - 01.2024

GCSEs -

Harris academy St Johns wood
09/2017 - 06/2022

NVQ Level 3 - Business

Harris academy St Johns Wood
09/2022 - 06/2024
Al Abbas Al-Shamri