Cameron Bews
Swansea,City and County of Swansea
Summary
Results-driven and competitive barista motivated by performance, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, outperform expectations, and adapt quickly across academics, competitive sport, and the workplace. Combines strong interpersonal skills with resilience, ambition, and a disciplined mindset. Demonstrated commitment beyond work through international volunteering and community projects, building houses in Cambodia and Kenya.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Costa Barista
Costa Coffee
Swansea, City and county of Swansea
2024.10 - Current
- Promoted seasonal beverages effectively increasing their uptake.
- Upheld excellent relationships with regular clients fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Built strong relationships with customers, recalling names and regular orders to maintain rapport and loyalty.
- Worked well in a high pressure environment, ensuring seamless delivery during rushes.
- Managed the busiest days of the year
- Became an invaluable team member in a short period of time
Waiter
Kings Head
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
2024.06 - 2024.11
- Helped increase efficiency by swiftly clearing tables after use.
- Mitigated complaints effectively by empathetically listening and offering solutions.
- Remained calm under pressure, ensuring better performance during peak hours.
- Dealt with unhappy customers calmly and effectively, increasing the likelihood of return.
Pot washer
The Welcome
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Contributed to smooth running of restaurant through timely completion of dishwashing tasks.
- Assisted in maintaining a well-ordered kitchen, resulting in increased productivity.
- Covered flexible shifts to meet overall team goals.
- Fulfilled all tasks within allocated shift hours, demonstrating good time management skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Bangor University
Bangor 2025.09 -
A-Levels - Biology, Psychology, Sociology
Gowerton 6th Form
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 2022.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs -
Gowerton Comprehensive School
Swansea, City and County of SwanseaSkills
- Persuasive communicator with proven ability to build rapport and influence buying decisions
- Drove sales of seasonal products through proactive recommendation and upselling
- Thrived in high-pressure environments, maintaining efficiency and composure
- Used rejection as a learning tool to refine approach and sustain performance
- Highly competitive, consistently pushing to exceed targets and outperform peers
- Fast learner with strong coachability and continuous improvement mindset
Affiliations
- Rugby
- Investing and financial news
- Chess
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Bangor University
2025.09 -
Costa Barista
Costa Coffee
2024.10 - Current
Waiter
Kings Head
2024.06 - 2024.11
A-Levels - Biology, Psychology, Sociology
Gowerton 6th Form
2022.09 - 2024.06
Pot washer
The Welcome
2022.05 - 2022.08
GCSEs -
Gowerton Comprehensive School