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AdministrativeAssistant

Arisha Arif

Summary

I am an engaged university student pursuing a BA in LLB Law and politics. I am an excellent communicator and problem solver with an affinity for sales and marketing. Eager to apply academic knowledge and gain hands-on experience in the law industry through potential internships. I am a Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Administrative assistant

Hadi Care
Leeds, Moortown
08.2023 - 08.2023
  • Received, sorted and distributed incoming mail.
  • Dealt with routine enquiries at reception or by telephone and referred more complex matters to appropriate members of staff.
  • Provided printing, photocopying scanning support to colleagues.
  • Assisted managers in compiling and organising materials for meetings.
  • Created email notifications, invitations and agendas for meetings, events and appointments.
  • Kept and maintained accurate filing system for preservation of office information.
  • Created and maintained logical and orderly digital filing system for impeccable record keeping.

Waitress assistant

Brooklyn Café
Glasgow
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
  • Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
  • Checked in with customers during meals to check orders were received correctly and met guests' expectations.
  • Attended tables regularly to check customer needs were met, promptly processing additional food and drink orders.
  • Resolved guest complaints promptly and professionally, notifying restaurant management of concerns.
  • Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service, maximising positive customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Arranged tables and set up linens and silverware in preparation for guests.
  • Greeted and escorted guests to tables.
  • Delivered checks, collected cash or credit card payments and provided receipt to customers.
  • Attended to customer's needs proactively for first-class waiting service.
  • Received complaints and offered remedial action to help improve customer experiences.
  • Demonstrated exceptional memory and communication skills for reliable and trusted service.
  • Delivered food and drinks discreetly for seamless and unobtrusive service.
  • Informed kitchen staff regarding special order requirements.
  • Maintained excellent level of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.

Retail assistant

Day to Day Express
Leeds
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Continually replenished stock in line with sales records, keeping well-maintained, presentable item displays.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Delivered outstanding in-store experience through positive and attentive customer service.
  • Worked closely with management to train new team members, supporting optimal sales productivity.
  • Maintained outstanding till service efficiency during peak hours, reducing customer wait times for optimised satisfaction.
  • Regularly exceeded weekly sales targets through exceptional service and proven upselling techniques.
  • Performed daily store opening and closing, readying sales floor for customers and delivering stringent security measures.
  • Processed product returns, ensuring items were clean and resalable.
  • Used outstanding product knowledge, sales and customer relations skills to drive substantial profit increases.
  • Carried out sales floor cleaning, maintaining impeccably high store presentation and hygiene standards.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through customer service interactions.
  • Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
  • Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate stockroom management.
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.
  • Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
  • Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
  • Went above and beyond by helping customers to locate stock, making bespoke orders where possible.
  • Followed company procedures and guidelines for smooth retail operations.
  • Took interest in customers' needs and concerns to provide throughtful advice and product recommendations.
  • Maintained accurate records to track cash handling activities.
  • Maintained knowledge of products and features to provide recommendations to customers.

Retail Assistant

Phone Guru
12.2018 - 02.2020
  • Continually replenished stock in line with sales records, keeping well-maintained, presentable item displays.
  • Delivered outstanding in-store experience through positive and attentive customer service.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Performed daily store opening and closing, readying sales floor for customers and delivering stringent security measures.
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Carried out sales floor cleaning, maintaining impeccably high store presentation and hygiene standards.
  • Maintained easy-to-navigate stock room systems, ensuring products were stored and displayed in order.
  • Regularly exceeded weekly sales targets through exceptional service and proven upselling techniques.
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - LLB law

University of Hull
Hull
09.2023 -

A-Levels -

Leeds College
Leeds
09.2021 - 06.2023

GCSE -

Rastrick High School
Brighouse
09.2016 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Excellent telephone and email etiquette
  • Office supply management
  • Greeting visitors
  • Meeting planning
  • Self-directed
  • Problem resolution
  • Organising mail
  • Data entry
  • Proofreading
  • Answering incoming calls

Languages

English
Fluent
Punjabi
Fluent
Spanish
Intermediate

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - LLB law

University of Hull
09.2023 -

Administrative assistant

Hadi Care
08.2023 - 08.2023

A-Levels -

Leeds College
09.2021 - 06.2023

Waitress assistant

Brooklyn Café
06.2021 - 08.2021

Retail assistant

Day to Day Express
05.2021 - 08.2021

Retail Assistant

Phone Guru
12.2018 - 02.2020

GCSE -

Rastrick High School
09.2016 - 06.2021
Arisha Arif