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Alexandra Nickoll

Alexandra Nickoll

London,Wandsworth

Summary

I am an energetic reliable and internationally minded young professional. I have experience working in fast-paced service environments, including serving at bars such as Fin’s Bar and Restaurant and front-of-house roles in a cafe at Smiths Coffee Bar and Wellness. Furthermore, I worked as a waitress in a Thai restaurant (which was only natural to be my first job due to my Thai ancestry) and also in retail at my local Primark in Broadstairs (where I’m originally from). I learn quickly, stay calm under pressure, and maintain strong communication skills and a polite, customer-focused attitude at all times. I am now looking to build on my experience within the hospitality and leisure sector. Throughout school I have played for various sports teams and my coaches have always commented that I am a committed and reliable team player. As part of my academic life I had the opportunity to make several presentations to groups of people and took on the role of editor and writer for my school newspaper.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Barista

Smiths Coffee Bar & Wellness
Broadstairs, Kent
2026.01 - 2026.03

I worked as a barista at Smiths Coffee and Wellness Bar in a busy and customer-focused café environment, providing friendly and attentive service to ensure each customer had a positive experience. I prepared a variety of hot and cold drinks, including coffees, to a high standard while maintaining consistency and efficiency during busy periods. I developed strong product knowledge, allowing me to confidently recommend drinks and menu items to customers.

Retail worker

Primark
Broadstairs, Kent
2024.09 - 2025.03

I worked as part of a busy retail team, delivering friendly and approachable customer service to ensure a positive shopping experience. I assisted customers with product enquiries, sizing, and locating items, while maintaining a good knowledge of store layout and stock. I handled deliveries and replenished stock efficiently, ensuring the shop floor remained well presented and organised at all times. I operated the till, processing cash and card transactions accurately and efficiently. I also supported visual merchandising standards by keeping displays tidy and appealing. I worked collaboratively with colleagues to meet store targets and remained adaptable in a fast-paced environment, especially during peak trading periods

Bar staff member

Finbar's Restaurant
Westgate on Sea, Kent
2023.12 - 2024.06

I worked as part of a busy bar team where I provided friendly and efficient service to customers in a fast-paced environment. I prepared and served a wide range of drinks, including cocktails, spirits, and soft beverages, while ensuring all service followed licensing regulations. I developed strong product knowledge and communicated confidently with customers to recommend drinks and enhance their experience. I handled cash and card transactions accurately using the till system and maintained a clean, organised bar area at all times. I worked closely with colleagues to ensure smooth service during busy periods and remained calm under pressure while delivering a high standard of customer service.

Waiter

Thai Four Two
Broadstairs, Kent
2022.07 - 2023.09

I provided friendly and attentive customer service in a fast paced restaurant environment, ensuring all guests felt welcomed and well looked after. I took food and drink orders while also maintaining a positive and approachable attitude. As part of my role, I prepared and served a range of beverages, including alcoholic drinks, in line with ensuring age-restricted products (alcohol) were not sold to minors. I handled both cash and card payments efficiently using the till system. I worked closely with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth and timely service, while also maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the bar and dining areas. I dealt with customer queries and complaints in a professional manner, always aiming to deliver a high level of customer satisfaction

Education

GCSEs -

St George's
Broadstairs, Kent
2020.09 - 2022.06

A-Levels - Business, Politics and English

Canterbury College
Canterbury, Kent
2022.09 - 2024.06

Skills

  • Organisational Skills
  • Maintenance
  • Stocking
  • Leadership
  • Cash Handling
  • Sales
  • Food Preparation
  • Customer acquisition
  • Thai
  • Cashering
  • Communication skills
  • Customer support
  • Customer Service

Affiliations

  • Live Music & Events: I love going to gigs and exploring london's underground music scene.
  • Travel & Exploration: Living in different cities/countries has sparked an interest in meeting new people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Volunteering: I volunteer to help tutor child refugees who have been displaced by war for free.

Languages

Thai
Fluent

Timeline

Barista

Smiths Coffee Bar & Wellness
2026.01 - 2026.03

Retail worker

Primark
2024.09 - 2025.03

Bar staff member

Finbar's Restaurant
2023.12 - 2024.06

A-Levels - Business, Politics and English

Canterbury College
2022.09 - 2024.06

Waiter

Thai Four Two
2022.07 - 2023.09

GCSEs -

St George's
2020.09 - 2022.06
Alexandra Nickoll