Carissa Bakare
London,Greater London
Summary
Proficient in communication and organizational skills, with a strong focus on problem-solving and analytical expertise. Demonstrated ability to identify solutions and implement effective strategies. Skilled in managing multiple tasks efficiently to achieve desired outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Server
Whitehall Clotheirs
London, Greater London
2025.07 - Current
- Operated effectively under pressure during peak hours, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted service.
- Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
- Guided customers in product selection, contributing to improved satisfaction and loyalty.
- Showcased products compellingly to educate customers and support informed purchasing decisions.
- Facilitated thorough fittings for new Year 7 parents, enhancing their shopping experience and confidence.
- Conduct frequent inventory checks to manage stock levels accurately.
Debate Society
School
- Encouraged critical thinking skills via debate sessions and media analysis assignments.
- Created safe spaces for open discussion on contentious theological issues promoting healthy debate within the congregation.
- Enhanced public speaking abilities through debate competitions building confidence in participating youths.
- Conducted comprehensive research on current affairs for informed debate topics selection.
- Championed extra-curricular activities related to RME subjects such as philosophy club or debate team; stimulated interest beyond the formal curriculum.
- Joined debate society to enhance public speaking and persuasion skills.
Education
St Saviours & St Olaves Church Of England School
London 2020.09 - 2025.06
Skills
- Customer service
- Effective listening
- Product promotions
- Hospitality industry experience
- Memory recall
- Handling difficult customers
- Communication
- Peer mentoring problem solving
Affiliations
- I frequently practice electric guitar to engage in creative activities and gain skills beyond academics
- I'm currently teaching myself Japanse and the Hiragana and Katakana writing systems since I have an interest in foreign languages
- I bake often and sometimes sell treats such as mini-cakes, brownines and cupcakes to people I know
- I mentor younger pupils at my schools as part of a peer mentoring scheme where I meet weekly with my mentee; asking them questions about theiur life in and out of school and providing advice and assistance with areas they may require guidance in
Languages
Yoruba
Intermediate
Japanese
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Server
Whitehall Clotheirs
2025.07 - Current
St Saviours & St Olaves Church Of England School
2020.09 - 2025.06
Debate Society
School