Andrew Simkins
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in teamwork and communication, delivering impactful public speaking engagements and innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Bar staff member
The Small Copper Pub
Harlow, Essex
2025.08 - Current
- Ensured customer satisfaction through exceptional service delivery.
- Handled transactions to maintain accurate accounting records.
- Prepared beverages to uphold consistent quality standards.
- Rotated stock regularly, minimising waste from expired products.
- Strictly adhered to health and safety regulations throughout operations.
- Checked identification to enforce legal compliance effectively.
- Changed beer kegs safely while following hygiene guidelines.
- Completed end-of-day cleaning duties, readying bar for next day's trade.
kitchen staff trial
The Dusty Miller
Harlow, Essex
2023.12 - 2023.12
- Exhibited respect and friendliness while assisting in meal preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness by ensuring thorough cleaning of communal areas.
- Provided support wherever necessary to foster a collaborative environment.
Bartender Trial
Toby Carvery
Harlow, Essex
2023.11 - 2023.11
- Cultivated welcoming environment through engaging customer interactions.
- Prepared glasses, garnishes, ice, and other bar equipment for efficient service.
- Served spirits, lagers, and stouts to guests at the bar.
Work Experience
St Catherine’s Nursery
Hoddesdon, UK
2023.07 - 2023.07
- Conducted research on various ideas to enhance activities.
- Supervised children to ensure safety and engagement.
- Assisted in kitchen tasks to support meal preparation.
- Performed cleaning duties to maintain a tidy environment.
Education
A-Levels - History, English lit, Sociology, German
St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School Six Form
Harlow 09/2022 - 06/2024
GCSEs -
St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School
Harlow, Essex 09/2017 - 06/2022
Skills
- Team worker
- Honest
- Good listener
- Public speaking
- Patient
- Problem solving
Accomplishments
- Amateur Radio license
- ESU debating
Additional information
- I acted as a tour guide during a school event and promoted the school to parents.
- Member of the St Marks debate club for sixth formers.
Affiliations
- Boxing,
- Gym
- Amateur Radio
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bar staff member
The Small Copper Pub
2025.08 - Current
kitchen staff trial
The Dusty Miller
2023.12 - 2023.12
Bartender Trial
Toby Carvery
2023.11 - 2023.11
Work Experience
St Catherine’s Nursery
2023.07 - 2023.07
A-Levels - History, English lit, Sociology, German
St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School Six Form
09/2022 - 06/2024
GCSEs -
St Mark’s West Essex Catholic School
09/2017 - 06/2022