Ashleigh Kneale
Barrow in Furness ,Cumbria
Summary
A hardworking individual who takes pride in seeing work completed to a high standard and within deadlines. With the ability to liaise with people from different backgrounds, remain calm under pressure and problem solve. I am enthusiastic, dedicated, and open to challenges. I am also highly motivated with the ability to effectively work independently using my own initiative or as part of a team. Ambitious and keen to develop and enhance existing skills, is willing to undertake any training as required.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Retail Assistant
Urban Gifts (West Lakes)
West Lakes, SA
2025.09 - 2026.03
- Greeting and assisting customers with product enquiries
- Providing a positive shopping experience to boost customer retention
- Processing transactions accurately using POS systems & cash handling
- Collaborating with team members to achieve collective goals
- Mentoring & training new employees on store procedures & product knowledge
- Conducting inventory counts and assisting with stock replenishment
- Opening & closing of the store, securing the premises and setting alarms
- Maintaining a clean, organized shop floor & stockroom
Dental Assistant
Hart Street Dental (Semaphore)
Semaphore
2025.05 - 2025.07
- Assisting Dental nurses with a variety of procedures, such as Cleans, extractions, fillings and Crowns.
- FOH welcoming patients into the surgery, completing new patient forms and booking future appointments.
- Handling cash, processing payments via EFTPOS
- Taking care of accounts e.g. Bupa, Medibank, HCF
- Admin duties including responding to emails, scanning documents and sending to the correct recipients
- Making and answering phone calls
- Preparing the surgery for the day, making sure correct instruments were sterilized and ready for procedures.
- Use of autoclave, running routine tests, Helix and Vacuum test making sure the machine is in good working order.
- Preparing putty for patient impression molds
- Developing x-rays
- Maintaining Cleanliness throughout the surgery
- Supplying patients with receipts for health provider
Ancillary Cleaner
BAE Systems Submarines (UK)
2022.02 - 2025.04
- Cleaning and maintaining different units and structures
- Trained for working at height and in confined spaces
- Working safely to the relevant COSHH & Risk Assessments, always using the correct PPE and following the correct procedures
- Upholding a safety-first culture, ensuring excellent housekeeping standards daily
- Ensuring areas and workstations are safe for work to commence
- Carry out safety stand down at the end of each shift
- Conducting unit walk arounds to improve safety standards
- Final inspection cleaning
- Use of correct substances and materials in line with relevant procedures
- Harness trained
- Proficient in Microsoft packages, including teams and Skype.
- Success factors
- Excellent time keeping
Cleaning Operative
Emcor (UK)
2020.11 - 2022.02
Barmaid
Robin Hood (UK)
2017.12 - 2020.11
Care Assistant
Risedale Nursing Home (UK)
2019.10 - 2019.12
Waitress
Salvanas Restaurant (UK)
2017.04 - 2017.10
WAITRESS/WORKING WITH CHILDREN
SAFARI ZOO
DALTON
2016.06 - 2016.08
WHEN I WORKED AT THE ZOO I HAD VARIOUS ROLES IT WAS NOT JUST ONE JOB I WORKED WITH CHILDREN PAINTING FACES,SUPERVISING THE ENTERTAINMENT,CLEANED UP,AND WAITED TO PEOPLE IN THE RESTAURANT.
Entertainer
South Lakes Animal Park (UK)
2016.06 - 2016.08
Education
Diploma - Hair and Media Make-up Studies
2016.09 - 6 2018
9 GCSEs - undefined
2011.09 - 6 2016
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies
I enjoy keeping fit and active by going to the gym, attending Yoga & Pilates classes, and walking during my time off. I also enjoy cooking.
Additional Information
Since May 2025- March 2026 I was on a working holiday Visa in Adelaide, I decided to travel and take some time to see the world. But I decided I wanted to come home so now I reside back in the Uk.
Timeline
Retail Assistant - Urban Gifts (West Lakes)
2025.09 - 2026.03
Dental Assistant - Hart Street Dental (Semaphore)
2025.05 - 2025.07
Ancillary Cleaner - BAE Systems Submarines (UK)
2022.02 - 2025.04
Cleaning Operative - Emcor (UK)
2020.11 - 2022.02
Care Assistant - Risedale Nursing Home (UK)
2019.10 - 2019.12
Barmaid - Robin Hood (UK)
2017.12 - 2020.11
Waitress - Salvanas Restaurant (UK)
2017.04 - 2017.10
Furness College - Diploma, Hair and Media Make-up Studies
2016.09 - 6 2018
WAITRESS/WORKING WITH CHILDREN - SAFARI ZOO
2016.06 - 2016.08
Entertainer - South Lakes Animal Park (UK)
2016.06 - 2016.08
Furness Academy - 9 GCSEs,
2011.09 - 6 2016