Alex Sheldon
Bispham,Blackpool
Summary
A highly adaptable and organised professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional communication skills. Demonstrates rapid learning ability and punctuality, consistently contributing as an effective team player. Well presented and committed to achieving career goals through continuous skill enhancement and professional growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Retail Associate
TKMaxx
Blackpool, Lancashire
09.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained shop floor to improve presentation and customer experience.
- Sold items by engaging customers, demonstrating products and answering questions.
- Received and organised merchandise daily to help maintain shop stock.
- Operated registers and payment processing systems, facilitating transactions.
- Took on and given responsibility to facilitate significant moves around the shop, receive and process deliveries, and give advice, guidance and informal training to newer members of staff.
- Demonstrated commitment by taking on all offered shifts and providing support when staffing levels were low.
Cub Scout Young Leader
Scouting Association
Blackpool, Lancashire
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked as the link between the cub scouts and the adult leaders, assisting with supervision, organising activities and events, and behaving as a role model for a large group of 8-10 year olds
- Developed significant confidence while assuming leadership roles, undertaking new challenges and expanding social network via volunteering at county camps etc.
- Had a positive impact in the community e.g. litter picking on Blackpool beach, and found it rewarding to teach the cubs new skills and influence their positive behaviour
- Devised actionable plans towards achieving objectives for badges within deadlines.
- Increased communication between leaders, cubs and parents by implementing regular feedback meetings.
Amateur Football Captain
Poulton Whites
Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire
09.2012 - 08.2023
- Exhibited leadership capability through positive reinforcement of team members and strong work ethic.
- Developed programmes tailored to improving specified player weaknesses.
- Cultivated strong communication skills through collaboration within a team.
- Enhanced team performance with constructive feedback and guidance.
- Enhanced team spirit with ongoing support and motivational feedback.
Education
A-Levels -
Blackpool Sixth Form College
Blackpool 09.2023 - 08.2025
GCSEs -
Baines School
Blackpool 09.2018 - 08.2023
Skills
- Adaptive thinking
- Team player
- Work ethic
- Organised
- Effective communicator
- Rapid learner
- Punctual
- Well presented
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
- Cars/Driving
- Gym/Football
- Learning/Reading
Accomplishments
- DofE Bronze award
- Chief Scout Gold Award
- Prefect at Baines School
- Multiple Springpod work experiences
Timeline
A-Levels -
Blackpool Sixth Form College
09.2023 - 08.2025
Retail Associate
TKMaxx
09.2023 - Current
Cub Scout Young Leader
Scouting Association
01.2022 - 08.2024
GCSEs -
Baines School
09.2018 - 08.2023
Amateur Football Captain
Poulton Whites
09.2012 - 08.2023