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Antonia Dilkes

Ramsgate,Kent

Summary

Dedicated student seeking retail position. Offering strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in customer service. Knowledgeable about teamwork, sufficient at problem-solving, and maintaining positive store environment. Ready to use and develop organisational, sales, and customer interaction skills. I have previously worked in fast-paced environments such as football stadiums and therefore suited to customer-facing roles.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Bar staff member

Bramall Lane Football Stadium
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Managed bar inventory for efficient operation.
  • Restocked bar efficiently during busy periods.
  • Maintained professional knowledge about various drink recipes and offerings.
  • Completed end-of-day cleaning duties, leaving the bar ready for next day's trade.
  • Refused drinks service to guests without appropriate proof of age.
  • Handled and moved supplies between stores and bars for restocking and storage.
  • Followed safe serving requirements, monitoring guest behaviour and discontinuing service to inebriated customers.

Retail assistant

Asda
Ramsgate, Kent
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • Ensured visual merchandising standards with regular display updates.
  • Rotated stock periodically, reducing instances of expired or outdated inventory.
  • Handled cash register operations efficiently, minimising queue lengths at checkouts.
  • Maintained clean shop floor, promoting a welcoming environment.
  • Assisted in stock replenishment to maintain store appearance.
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Sheffield
Sheffield
09.2022 - 06.2025

A-Levels - English Literature, History, Latin

Uppingham School
Rutland
09.2020 - 07.2022

GCSEs -

Uppingham School
Rutland

Skills

  • Public speaking training
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Resourcefulness
  • Mental maths speed
  • Flexible working hours
  • Knowledge of licensing laws
  • Basic mathematics
  • Draft system use
  • Product stocking
  • Cash handling
  • Customer Service
  • Payment Processing
  • Food preparation
  • Verbal communication

Affiliations

  • Team Sports - predominantly cricket and hockey.
  • Literature and Reading
  • Critical and Creative Writing

Timeline

Bar staff member

Bramall Lane Football Stadium
09.2023 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Sheffield
09.2022 - 06.2025

A-Levels - English Literature, History, Latin

Uppingham School
09.2020 - 07.2022

Retail assistant

Asda
03.2020 - 07.2021

GCSEs -

Uppingham School
Antonia Dilkes