Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and interests
References
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Cara Desykes

Bathgate,West Lothian

Summary

Organised and adaptable person with strong communication, persuasion and multitasking abilities. Delivers high levels of product and service sales through knowledgeable and consistent customer advice. Proactive in prospecting for new customers and addressing customer requirements.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Sales advisor

207 Dune
Livingston, West Lothian
10.2025 - Current
  • Boosted brand reputation with demonstration of product knowledge.
  • Increased sales through effective negotiation and persuasion techniques.
  • Resolved customer complaints swiftly, maintaining company reputation.
  • Maintained clean, organised retail environment to enhance shopping experience.
  • Participated in team meetings contributing valuable ideas for sales improvement.
  • Provided customers with price information and handled financial transactions.
  • Assisted in stock taking for accurate inventory management.
  • Attended training sessions regularly to keep abreast with latest sales techniques.

Education

National 5 - Chemistry, Biology, English, Drama, Modern Studies, Business, Maths

St Kentigern's Academy
Blackburn
06.2023 - 04.2024

Highers - English, Drama, Media

St Kentigern's Academy
Blackburn
06.2024 - 04.2025

Highers - RMPS, Modern Studies, Graphics

St Kentigerns Academy
Blackburn, West Lothian
06.2025 - 04.2026

Advanced Higher - English

St Kentigerns Academy
Blackburn, West Lothian
06.2025 - 04.2026

Undergraduate - English Literature and Philosophy

Univerity of Glasgow
Glasgow, Glasgow City
09.2026 -

Skills

  • Customer relationship management tools
  • Customer Service
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Document processing
  • Problem solving
  • Willingness to learn
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Writing reports and proposals
  • Team building
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Direct sales expertise
  • Resolving customer objections

Certification

  • Bronze Sales Certificate - Dune
  • First Aid Certification NEBOSH
  • Certificate in Fire Safety

Hobbies and interests

Writing, Reading, Fitness, Instruments, Drama, Films, Music, Digital media (audio/video projects)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Undergraduate - English Literature and Philosophy

Univerity of Glasgow
09.2026 -

Sales advisor

207 Dune
10.2025 - Current

Highers - RMPS, Modern Studies, Graphics

St Kentigerns Academy
06.2025 - 04.2026

Advanced Higher - English

St Kentigerns Academy
06.2025 - 04.2026

Highers - English, Drama, Media

St Kentigern's Academy
06.2024 - 04.2025

National 5 - Chemistry, Biology, English, Drama, Modern Studies, Business, Maths

St Kentigern's Academy
06.2023 - 04.2024
Cara Desykes