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Charlotte Burgess

St Albans,Hertfordshire

Summary

My ambition is to become successful in the business world. I am seeking an apprenticeship opportunity to gain practical experience, develop my technical skills and work towards achieving and Buying/ Merchandising qualification.


I am committed to contributing to your team, learning from experts and becoming a knowledgable, competent professional.


I left my work experience more commercially minded, with an ever greater determination to follow a career in business.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Customer assistant

Budgens
St Albans, Hertfordshire
04.2023 - Current
  • Maintained sales floor stock levels through consistent monitoring and regular replenishments.
  • Carried out regular quality checks to ensure displayed products were in date and saleable condition.
  • Offered prompt solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Broadened my knowledge on the interworking of a business, due to its smaller size.
  • I have gained confidence whilst working independently to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Business owner- Babysitting and dog walking

Self Employed
St Albans, Hertfordshire
07.2022 - Current
  • Initially I created attention grabbing flyers, which involved a focus on a specific target market of parents with younger children and pets. Therefore, it was essential to deliver these leaflets near schools and parks to heighten my chances of getting customers.
  • Understand customers' needs and wants from my business.
  • I now have multiple clients and pride myself in using my entrepreneurial skills to continue my business's success.

Young leader

Scouts
St Albans, Hertfordshire
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Helped to organise and plan activities for the weekly meeting.
  • Leading groups of children whilst developing life skills.


Marks and Spencer- Merchandising Work Experince

Marks & Spencer
London, England
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Completed assignments set by the Merchandiser Lead for Men's Outerwear.
  • Worked with accuracy and efficiency to accomplish goals.
  • Attended three consumer research events; where customers were invited to share their views on what is important when looking for summer clothing.
  • Sat in multiple important meetings discussing the sign off for the next season's Men's Outerwear collection.

Education

Sherrardswood School
Welwyn, Hertfordshire
09/2017 -

Grade 4- Chemsitry, Physics

English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Business Studies

Grade 5- English Language, English Literature,
Welwyn

GCSEs - French

Sherrardswood School
09/2017 - 07/2022

GCSEs - Food & Nutrition

Sherrardswood School
Welwyn
09/2017 - 07/2022

A-Levels - Business

Sherrardswood School
Welwyn
09/2022 - 07/2024

A-Levels - Geography

Sherrardswood School
Welwyn
09/2022 - 07/2024

A-Levels - Psychology

Sherrardswood School
Welwyn
09/2022 - 07/2024

Personal Achievements - Eco-School Prefect

Sherrardswood School
Welwyn
09/2022 - 09/2023

Personal Achievement - Head of Charities

Sherrardswood School
Welwyn
09/2023 -

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Resilience
  • Adaptability
  • Problem solving
  • Business mindset

Timeline

Marks and Spencer- Merchandising Work Experince

Marks & Spencer
06.2023 - 06.2023

Customer assistant

Budgens
04.2023 - Current

Business owner- Babysitting and dog walking

Self Employed
07.2022 - Current

Young leader

Scouts
09.2021 - 07.2023

Sherrardswood School
09/2017 -

Grade 4- Chemsitry, Physics

English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Geography, Business Studies

Grade 5- English Language, English Literature,

GCSEs - French

Sherrardswood School
09/2017 - 07/2022

GCSEs - Food & Nutrition

Sherrardswood School
09/2017 - 07/2022

A-Levels - Business

Sherrardswood School
09/2022 - 07/2024

A-Levels - Geography

Sherrardswood School
09/2022 - 07/2024

A-Levels - Psychology

Sherrardswood School
09/2022 - 07/2024

Personal Achievements - Eco-School Prefect

Sherrardswood School
09/2022 - 09/2023

Personal Achievement - Head of Charities

Sherrardswood School
09/2023 -
Charlotte Burgess