Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
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Caroline Ismay

Salis,Wilt

Summary

I am an enthusiastic with a fabulous grasp of customer service and administrative requirement. Friendly and motivated to work alone as well as part of a team, always with a professional demeanour and excellent attention to detail.

With a reliable and proactive offering a broad skill set. That helps apply an outstanding rapport, building skills to connect with both team members and customers of all ages. I am a hugely organised individual with an understanding of hard work and the need for always improving and learning new skills.

I have gaps in my years of work due to taking time out to raise my children whilst also supporting my husbands military career, however I have always volunteered and contributed to the community I have lived where I can, always looking to build on my skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Scentsy Independent Consultant

Scentsy
Bulford, Wiltshire
09.2024 - Current
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Offer friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Complete orders using Scentsy Dashboard.
  • Consistently advertise and seek new customers, ensuring customer satisfaction is always met.
  • Use Dashboard daily to check news and product information.
  • Complete consistent communication with customers via email, WhatsApp and social media.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting thorough audits and reviews.

Store assistant

Aldi
Amesbury, Wiltshire
09.2023 - Current
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours for efficient checkout process.
  • Handled complaints efficiently, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Arranged displays attractively, driving impulse purchases.
  • Followed standard operating procedures strictly enforcing company policies and standards.
  • Ensured products' freshness by regularly checking and removing expired items.
  • Monitored shop floor consistently to deter thefts and losses.
  • Processed transactions swiftly to reduce customer waiting time.
  • Enhanced customer service by responding promptly to queries.
  • Directed customers towards desired merchandise successfully reducing search time.
  • Received deliveries timely, ensuring rapid shelf restocking.
  • Maintained store cleanliness for an appealing shopping environment.
  • Coordinated with team members for smooth store operation.
  • Updated electronic database regularly to reflect current inventory status.
  • Maintained organised work area, contributing to overall warehouse efficiency.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Cleaning supervisor

Cleanevents
Chester, Cheshire
05.2022 - Current
  • Liaised with management on supply needs for uninterrupted operation of the cleaning unit.
  • Prepared reports on daily activities for management's review.
  • Maintained a safe work environment through meticulous adherence to safety protocols.
  • Provided training for new staff members to ensure quality service delivery.
  • Monitored inventory levels, avoiding shortages or overstocking of cleaning supplies.
  • Used computer skills for rapid data entry and record keeping.
  • Streamlined communication with regular team meetings.

Photographer

Self-employed
UK & Cyprus
04.2014 - Current
  • Managed schedules efficiently meeting project deadlines consistently.
  • Excelled in capturing candid moments preserving authenticity of events and emotions.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality photographs.
  • Edited photos using software like Adobe Photoshop ensuring delivery of best possible prints for clients.
  • Streamlined workflow by maintaining and organising equipment effectively.
  • Developed new marketing strategies for increased brand visibility.
  • Optimised resource allocation, maintaining a balanced operational cost structure.
  • Utilise Excel skills to streamline budget management tasks.

Bar supervisor

Aramark
Chester, Cheshire
08.2021 - 03.2023
  • Cash up tills and complete Daily Cash checks and weekly safe checks.
  • Use Excel to upload monthly stock takes and use ARATRADE to do weekly orders.
  • Complete daily tasks on OPEX.
  • Cultivated a friendly environment through excellent interpersonal skills enhancing overall guest experience.
  • Assisted in menu development, considering current trends and customer preferences.
  • Managed cash flow, ensuring correct transaction procedures were followed.
  • Adhered strictly to health and safety protocols at all times whilst handling chemicals used in cleaning processes.
  • Performed routine cleaning tasks on equipment, maintaining cleanliness standards.

Food service assistant

Aramark
Chester, Cheshire
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Commit to high level work and pace as a sole worker in a busy food establishment.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • completed daily tasks on OPEX.
  • Complete monthly stocktakes and upload using Excel.
  • Weekly orders via Brakes and Costa using ARATRADE.
  • Cover staff sickness in other buildings, i.e cookhouse, Mess's, Premier shop and cleaning team. Entailing multiple other skills.
  • Complete annual company quality checks and pass inspections.
  • Complete weekly safe checks and account for any variation.

Volunteer worker and Family Committee Member

Army Foundation College
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
07.2018 - 09.2020
  • Created newsletters highlighting upcoming events, keeping community members informed.
  • Maintained clean and organised workspace, contributing to a positive work environment.
  • Planning charity events, raising funds for local causes.
  • Taking note at all community meetings and uploading to a word document and forward to all relevant parties.
  • Maintained health and safety of children during all activities.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations, minimising workplace accidents.
  • Took initiative to identify and execute tasks to improve services within the community.


Volunteer youth worker

Army Welfare Service
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
09.2016 - 09.2020
  • Assisted in homework completion to raise academic standards amongst youth.
  • Established a safe, inclusive environment, promoting diversity and respect.
  • Fostered good behaviour through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Facilitated engaging activities for improved interpersonal skills amongst youth.
  • Implemented community outreach programmes by establishing connections with local organisations.
  • Provided emotional support to aid in the mental well-being of children.
  • Ensured child protection regulations were adhered to at all times during youth club operations.
  • Managed conflict resolution sessions for better peer-to-peer relationships.
  • Coordinated outdoor events to foster team-building and cooperation amongst participants.
  • Conducted informative seminars about drugs and alcohol misuse, raising awareness on their harmful effects.

Education

Photoshop - Photography

Adult Learners
Cyprus
2013 - 2013

Photography - Photography

Tarter Heart Photography
Cyprus
2012 - 2014

A-Levels - English Literature

Bridlington College
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire
1996 - 1998

NVQ Level 2 - Leisure and Tourism

Bridlington School
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire

GCSEs - English literature

Bridlington School
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire

GCSEs - English Language

Bridlington School
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire

GCSEs - Maths

Bridlington School
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire

GCSEs - Science

Bridlington School
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire

NVQ Level 1 - Leisure and Tourism

Bridlington School
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire

GCSEs - IT

Bridlington School
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire

Skills


  • Loss prevention tactics
  • Food safety training
  • Customer query resolution
  • Product promotion
  • Good communication skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Resourcefulness
  • Social media marketing
  • Sensitive information confidentiality
  • Inventory control understanding
  • Positive interaction with customers
  • Sales floor procedures understanding
  • Cash management
  • Computer skills

Affiliations

  • I enjoy photography and built up a small business based on this hobby by learning new skills and offering them to friends and family.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Scentsy Independent Consultant

Scentsy
09.2024 - Current

Store assistant

Aldi
09.2023 - Current

Cleaning supervisor

Cleanevents
05.2022 - Current

Bar supervisor

Aramark
08.2021 - 03.2023

Food service assistant

Aramark
03.2021 - 02.2023

Volunteer worker and Family Committee Member

Army Foundation College
07.2018 - 09.2020

Volunteer youth worker

Army Welfare Service
09.2016 - 09.2020

Photographer

Self-employed
04.2014 - Current

Photoshop - Photography

Adult Learners
2013 - 2013

Photography - Photography

Tarter Heart Photography
2012 - 2014

A-Levels - English Literature

Bridlington College
1996 - 1998

NVQ Level 2 - Leisure and Tourism

Bridlington School

GCSEs - English literature

Bridlington School

GCSEs - English Language

Bridlington School

GCSEs - Maths

Bridlington School

GCSEs - Science

Bridlington School

NVQ Level 1 - Leisure and Tourism

Bridlington School

GCSEs - IT

Bridlington School
Caroline Ismay