Charlie Clenton-Sparey
Shoreham-by-Sea
Summary
I am a motivated and confident 19-year-old based in Shoreham-by-Sea, with strong communication skills and a natural ability to build relationships. I completed my A-levels at BHASVIC in June 2025, studying Graphic Design, Photography, and the Extended Project Qualification. I am now seeking a people-focused role where communication, professionalism, and relationship-building are key. I bring a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to perform well in fast-paced environments. References are available upon request.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Operations
M&S
Shoreham
2025.12 - 2025.12
- I worked at M&S for a Christmas seasonal role; my job was working backstage, which consisted of a range of responsibilities;
- Moving and distributing stock from the warehouse and backstage areas to the shop floor to ensure shelves were well stocked throughout the day.
- Working early morning shifts (starting at 5 am) to prepare the store for opening and meet tight deadlines.
- Supporting different departments by prioritising urgent stock requirements during busy periods.
- Assisting on the shop floor when required, replenishing shelves, and providing helpful responses to customer questions and enquiries.
- Working closely with the wider operations, and shop floor teams to ensure efficient stock flow.
Front of house
Coast Cafe
2025.02 - 2025.07
- While working at a busy local café that also operated as a bar in the evenings, I gained valuable hands-on experience in customer service. I developed strong communication and interpersonal skills by engaging with a wide range of customers daily. This role also taught me how to stay calm under pressure, handle difficult situations professionally, and multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The experience enabled me to become more resilient, hard-working, and confident in dealing with customers.
- Tasks included:
- - Greeting and assisting customers in a friendly, professional manner, ensuring a welcoming experience from arrival to departure.
- - Taking and processing orders accurately, handling payments, and operating the till with attention to detail.
- - Preparing and serving food and drinks, maintaining high standards of hygiene and presentation.
- - Restocking displays and supplies to ensure consistent availability during busy service periods.
- - Worked collaboratively with kitchen and service teams to deliver efficient, customer-focused service in a fast-paced environment.
Bar Staff
The Red Lion
2024.11 - 2025.01
- I worked at The Red Lion Pub during the busy Christmas season, working in collaboration with the team to manage a high volume of customers over the holiday period.
- Tasks included:
- - Serving drinks, taking orders, and maintaining a clean and organised bar area during busy service periods.
- - Supporting the kitchen team with food preparation, dishwashing, and keeping workstations tidy.
- - Ensuring tables were cleared and reset promptly to maintain smooth customer flow.
- - Helping manage stock levels, restocking supplies, and assisting with closing and cleaning duties at the end of shifts.
- This role gave me valuable insight into fast-paced hospitality work and taught me the importance of teamwork, communication, and reliability under pressure. It was a great experience that strengthened my ability to collaborate effectively.
Education
A-Levels - Graphic Design, Photography, Extended Project Qualification
BHASVIC
Brighton, Brighton and Hove 2023.09 - 2025.05
GCSEs - English language, English Literature, Maths, Art, Design and Technology, Religious Studies
Our Lady of Sion
Worthing, West Sussex 2019.09 - 2023.07
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Fast-paced environment
- Problem solving
- Reliability under pressure
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Problem-solving
- Client engagement
- Multi-tasking
Timeline
Operations
M&S
2025.12 - 2025.12
Front of house
Coast Cafe
2025.02 - 2025.07
Bar Staff
The Red Lion
2024.11 - 2025.01
A-Levels - Graphic Design, Photography, Extended Project Qualification
BHASVIC
2023.09 - 2025.05
GCSEs - English language, English Literature, Maths, Art, Design and Technology, Religious Studies
Our Lady of Sion
2019.09 - 2023.07