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Brian Chivasa

Bristol,BST

Summary

Versatile professional with a strong foundation in adaptability, customer service, and teamwork, complemented by exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Proficient in bookkeeping using Excel, with a demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and maintain attention to detail. Have experience in fieldwork execution and coding as well as public speaking and group leadership. Adept at critical thinking and analytical problem-solving, but also fully adept at working hands-on. Career aspirations include leveraging these skills to contribute to dynamic environments that value precision, collaboration, and innovation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Shop assistant

Tesco
12.2024 - 02.2025
  • Worked in the produce section, filling shelves, replenishing stock, and contributing to organized section within the store
  • Also helped in waste management by scanning any broken or out-of-date items and sorting them at the end of the shift for them to get wasted/thrown away
  • Also did scanning using Tesco’s system for any food that could be given to charities after doing reductions on items closing in on their best before date
  • Handled queries regarding products, providing detailed information as necessary.
  • Assisted customers in finding desired items to enhance their shopping experience.

Research Assistant

University of the West of England
Bristol
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Developed research skills contributing to a research project on behalf of 15 refugee and asylum seeker support organisations, on how to support people with lived experience to work and volunteer in the refugee sector
  • Contributed to literature review, helped to design research instruments, and piloted research instruments
  • Moderated four focus groups with people with lived experience and wrote rapid summaries
  • Assisted in interviewing organisational leaders
  • Contributed to research team meetings and wider stakeholder meetings
  • Assessed validity of information sources, guaranteed reliable data collection.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarising research findings to facilitate decision-making.
  • Implemented strict adherence to ethical guidelines throughout the research process.

Customer service

Wilko
Milton Keynes
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Worked on the shop floor putting deliveries onto shelves and making sure it was organised
  • Helped operate click and collect systems, collecting order and putting them in the right location for collection
  • Helped with general stock take making sure the store had the items that were showing up on the system
  • Worked on the till when the store was busy
  • Sorted out delivery cages with items that needed to be put on the shop floor
  • General upkeep of stores including cleaning once a week rotated amongst team members

Amazon sortation associate

Amazon
Milton Keynes
10.2020 - 02.2021
  • Taking in deliveries and checking for damaged or missing items
  • Used lifting equipment to move stock around the warehouse
  • Sorted incoming items into the right locations for them to be sent off
  • Coordinated with team members effectively to ensure smooth operation flow.
  • Demonstrated resilience during peak hours; maintained high-quality standards even under pressure.
  • Identified any damaged items promptly, preventing further losses.
  • Utilised handheld scanners proficiently for efficient tracking and sorting of parcels.
  • Scanned items to register them as arriving in the warehouse and at the station
  • Ensured timely delivery for customer satisfaction through effective package handling.

Payroll Assistant part-time

GATAW Limited
Bristol
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Assisting with payroll processing for staff
  • Collecting, calculating, and inputting time sheet data into an Excel spreadsheet
  • Entered Payroll Data into SAGE One Payroll software, generated pay slips, and submitted Payroll to HMRC via RTI
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive data, promoting a trusting environment.
  • Managed employee records on database to maintain accuracy and updated information.
  • Part-time Invoicing by generating invoices on SAGE and in-house BUPA portal
  • Maintained current records of collected payments and sent invoices via email
  • Calculated overtime hours to ensure fair compensation for extra work done.
  • Completed assigned tasks within set deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
  • Processed timesheets, ensuring timely remuneration for staff members.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

The University of The West of England
Bristol
2025

A levels - Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy

Bristol
07.2017

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Research skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Time management

Bookkeeping (Excel)

Presentation skills

Machinery skills

Fieldwork execution

Coding and transcription

Data analysis

Computer literacy

Custom

  • Helping research Insurance law firms whether they were operating, where they were based and inputting data into excel spreadsheet for an upstarting company Dominion Risk Solutions LTD.
  • Volunteered at the Hope Fountain Charity in Bristol and other Hope Fountain charity events helping with setup, catering, and greeting people as they entered the events.
  • Engaged in some qualitative research in two of my A-levels Sociology and Psychology.

Languages

English
Native
shona
Intermediate

Timeline

Shop assistant

Tesco
12.2024 - 02.2025

Research Assistant

University of the West of England
05.2024 - 07.2024

Customer service

Wilko
09.2021 - 09.2023

Amazon sortation associate

Amazon
10.2020 - 02.2021

Payroll Assistant part-time

GATAW Limited
07.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

The University of The West of England

A levels - Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy

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