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Beth Pilkington

Weston Rhyn ,Shropshire

Summary

Highly experienced in customer service and communication to make a customers valuable time with us, pleasant. Due to this, i have achieved employee of the month twice in my current workplace, i work well under preasure of busy hours, and can work quickly and accurately in these times. I am also experienced in working early mornings, mid-day, and late night shifts.

As well as my work experience i also take part in some hobbies, such as classic car restoration, dog showing, music writting, and gaming. I do believe these also gain me some skills such as, concentration, some motor knowledge, presentation skills, written skills, and creativity.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
36
36
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Fast Food Crew Member

McDonald's
Beeston, West Yorkshire
08.2021 - Current
  • Maximised sales, simultaneously serving customers face-to-face while managing online orders.
  • Optimised customer comfort by ensuring immaculate presentation of store.
  • Minimised customer complaints by anticipating and identifying issues and initiating prompt corrective action.
  • Enabled smooth operations during peak times by assisting in food preparation tasks.
  • Performed cleaning duties to prevent accidents in dining and food preparation areas.
  • Handled customer transactions, including cash and credit card payments with 100% accuracy.
  • Maintained efficient workflow, providing cover in case of staff absence.
  • Effectively operated kitchen equipment, such as fryers and grills, consistently adhering to hygiene and safety regulations.
  • Operated fast food preparation tools to prepare items to specifications.
  • Set up cash drawers, verifying adequate change was available for smooth running of shift.
  • I am trained in all areas such as, drinks, kitchen, deliveries, drive through, front counter, and customer seating area.

Warehouse Operative

AAH Pharmaceuticals
Morley, Leeds
04.2019 - 08.2021
  • Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
  • Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
  • Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
  • Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
  • Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
  • Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
  • Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.

Waitress

Middleton Park
Leeds, West Yorkshire
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • I took customer orders correctly, noting down any specific requirements, anc communicating that with the kitchen staff.
  • The place was maintained spotlessly, with clean dining environments.
  • Resolved customer queries calmly, working with management to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Boosted sales by suggestively selling sides, drinks and desserts.
  • Managed front counter service, ensuring attentive customer care from initial welcome to departure.
  • Communicated closely with kitchen staff to ensure accurate, timely food service.
  • Served food and beverages to customers in line with prescribed portioning and presentation standards.
  • This was my first summer job and it helped me gain experience in sales, and working with customers.

Education

GCSEs - English Language

Woodkirk Academy
Wakefield
09.2014 - 05.2019

GCSEs - English Literature

Woodkirk Academy
Wakefield
09.2014 - 05.2019

GCSEs - Mathematics

Woodkirk Academy
Wakefield
09.2014 - 05.2019

GCSEs - combined Science

Woodkirk Academy
Wakefield
09.2014 - 05.2019

GCSEs - Geography

Woodkirk Academy
Wakefield
09.2014 - 05.2019

GCSEs - Physical Education

Woodkirk Academy
Wakefield
09.2014 - 05.2019

GCSEs - Music

Woodkirk Academy
Wakefield
09.2014 - 05.2019

Diploma of Higher Education - Music Performance

Wakefield College
Wakefield
09.2019 - 06.2021

Higher National Diploma - Music Artist Development

Wakefield College
Wakefield
10.2021 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Music Artist Development (Top Up)

Wakefield College
Wakefield

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Order management
  • Complaint management
  • Accurate money handling
  • Positive customer interactions
  • Stress tolerance
  • Reliable and honest
  • Time managment
  • Communication
  • Knowledge of relevant brands and products
  • Teambuilding
  • Decision-Making
  • Written Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Dependable and Responsible

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Higher National Diploma - Music Artist Development

Wakefield College
10.2021 - 05.2023

Fast Food Crew Member

McDonald's
08.2021 - Current

Diploma of Higher Education - Music Performance

Wakefield College
09.2019 - 06.2021

Warehouse Operative

AAH Pharmaceuticals
04.2019 - 08.2021

Waitress

Middleton Park
05.2018 - 08.2019

GCSEs - English Language

Woodkirk Academy
09.2014 - 05.2019

GCSEs - English Literature

Woodkirk Academy
09.2014 - 05.2019

GCSEs - Mathematics

Woodkirk Academy
09.2014 - 05.2019

GCSEs - combined Science

Woodkirk Academy
09.2014 - 05.2019

GCSEs - Geography

Woodkirk Academy
09.2014 - 05.2019

GCSEs - Physical Education

Woodkirk Academy
09.2014 - 05.2019

GCSEs - Music

Woodkirk Academy
09.2014 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Music Artist Development (Top Up)

Wakefield College
Beth Pilkington