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Education
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Languages
Extracurricular
Accomplishments
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Cara McMahon

York

Summary

A personable and respectable student, with over a year of retail experience. Likes to keep up to date with recent technology, products, brands and style. Willing to apply knowledge, work within team environments and give a positive attitude towards tasks. Reputation of being a hard worker.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Sales Advisor

Argento Contemporary Jewellery Ltd
Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Promoted and sold brands of jewellery including Swarovski, Vivienne Westwood, Nomination Italy, Olivia Burton, Kate Spade and Ted Baker.
  • Answered questions or queries about products and helped customers find what they were looking for.
  • Achieved weekly targets.
  • Refreshed displays to attract customers.
  • Maintained a clean, organised retail environment to enhance shopping experience.
  • Use of EPOS till system.
  • Placed shop and customer orders.
  • Carried out several ear piercings.


*Reference available on request.

Work Placement

KRW LAW LLP
Belfast
01.2023 - 01.2023
  • Sorted important, confidential files.
  • Critically evaluated complex matters.
  • Assisted lawyers to and from courts.

Work Placement

Malvern Primary School
Belfast
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Helping out teachers and school staff has boosted ability to communicate effectively.
  • Cleaned and organised the library.
  • As this was a school from a disadvantaged area, insight into the complexities that can arise were gained.

Equestrian Assistant

Volunteering for Duke Of Edinburgh Award
Ballyclare, Northern Ireland
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Maintained good hygiene and safety by mucking out stables and keeping the yard clear and tidy.
  • Horse managed by grooming, feeding and washing the horses therefore gaining valuable experience in health and safety.
  • Replenished essentials for the horses such as fresh hay.
  • Worked in often harsh weather conditions which has heightened resilience for working in challenging environments.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Law and Criminology

University of York
York
09.2024 -

A-Levels -

Belfast Royal Academy
Belfast
04.2001 -

GCSEs -

Belfast Royal Academy
Belfast

Skills

  • Confident communicator; Interactions with people of different age groups and contexts has enhanced abilities of communicating in an inclusive manner
  • Suitable team member; Worked in a team before, thus aware of steps that need to be taken in order to create collaborative relationships
  • Adaptable; Has worked over busy periods, therefore can adjust to a fast-paced environment
  • Self-motivated; Willing to take on any given task with dedication and high standard

Languages

Spanish
Upper intermediate
B2

Extracurricular

  • President of Law and Politics society at school
  • Orchestra
  • Senior Strings
  • Gym member
  • Member of law society at university

Accomplishments

  • ABRSM Grade 1,2,3,4 and 6 Violin
  • ABRSM grade 5 Music Theory
  • Intermediate Music honours
  • General Excellence at school prize day
  • Deputy Head Girl

Timeline

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Law and Criminology

University of York
09.2024 -

Sales Advisor

Argento Contemporary Jewellery Ltd
07.2023 - 08.2024

Work Placement

KRW LAW LLP
01.2023 - 01.2023

Work Placement

Malvern Primary School
09.2022 - 04.2023

Equestrian Assistant

Volunteering for Duke Of Edinburgh Award
10.2019 - 02.2020

A-Levels -

Belfast Royal Academy
04.2001 -

GCSEs -

Belfast Royal Academy
Cara McMahon