Caitlin Szalay
Summary
Dedicated student with a strong academic track record and a keen interest in finance and business. Demonstrates a strong ability to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges, consistently striving for the best results. Known for a positive attitude and a commitment to excellence in all roles.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Customer Assistant
Marks & Spencer
Reading
2025.11 - Current
- Operated till systems smoothly, granting good conversation with customers to improve their experience.
- Maintained a clean store and packed shelves regularly to ensure customers have choice.
- Provided shopping advice to anyone who needs help, explaining offers to increase store sales.
- Date checked and reduced items for the next day efficiently.
Coach
The Bulmershe School
Reading
2024.09 - Current
- Volunteering to coach the after-school netball club for children aged 11 to 13 every week.
- Teaching applicable skills on and off the court, including teamwork, kindness and sportsmanship to their fellow players and the other team.
- Planning engaging lessons that help build fundamental skills while still being entertaining.
- Attending tournaments and addressing their concerns with genuine empathy and care.
- Improving their performances through motivating and constructive guidance.
- Understanding basic first aid and safeguarding procedures to ensure safety.
Server/Busser
The Botanist
Reading
2025.03 - 2025.11
- Delivered friendly and personal experiences to customers dining with us.
- Ensured a clean, hygienic environment on the restaurant floor by clearing and resetting tables, as well as handling food correctly.
- Supported colleagues during busy periods, consistently lending a hand and getting jobs done efficiently.
- Resolving any issues or complaints professionally and with empathy.
Accounting Assistant
Imagine Cruising
Swindon
2025.07 - 2025.07
- Completed a week of work experience shadowing and participating in the finance department of Imagine Cruising.
- Helped maintain accurate financial records and identified discrepancies that needed solving.
- Attended meetings in order to understand how the departments interacted to solve problems, and effectively relay information to each other.
- Completed a crash course on Excel.
Digital Marketing Assistant
Making Science
London
2024.08 - 2024.08
- Shadowed the digital marketing team for a week in the office.
- Gained insight into the intricate aspects of the business and how it successfully advertises its AI using products to digital companies.
- Attended meetings on the development of these marketing schemes.
- Completed a crash course on the use of Google platforms.
Education
A-Levels -
The Bulmershe Sixth Form
Reading 2024.09 -
Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) -
Loughborough College
Loughborough 2024.11 -
GCSEs -
The Bulmershe School
Reading 2022.09 - 2024.06
Skills
- Problem solving
- Numeracy skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Teamwork abilities
- Organisation
- Communication
- Behaviour management
- Customer service
- Detail-oriented
Affiliations
- Reading both fiction and nonfiction books.
- Playing semi-professional and club netball for the last 5 years.
- Gym and swimming consistently to stay conditioned.
- Cooking
Other Accomplishments
- Completed a Finance and Accounting virtual experience course on Springpod.
- Currently completing a 3 month Microsoft Excel course.
- Level 3 Diploma in Sporting Excellence from Loughborough college.
- Mathematics Olympiad bronze and silver in the last 2 years.
Timeline
Customer Assistant
Marks & Spencer
2025.11 - Current
Accounting Assistant
Imagine Cruising
2025.07 - 2025.07
Server/Busser
The Botanist
2025.03 - 2025.11
Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) -
Loughborough College
2024.11 -
Coach
The Bulmershe School
2024.09 - Current
A-Levels -
The Bulmershe Sixth Form
2024.09 -
Digital Marketing Assistant
Making Science
2024.08 - 2024.08
GCSEs -
The Bulmershe School
2022.09 - 2024.06