Cristina Marincu
LONDON,Havering
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in hiring and training, team leadership, and visual merchandising. Proven track record in retail sales, marketing strategy, and inventory management. Adept at utilising bookkeeping software and Microsoft Excel for accurate data entry and tax filing techniques. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Romanian, with strong problem-solving skills. Committed to driving business growth through effective product and service knowledge.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Bookkeeper
UK ES CONSULTING
Romford, Havering
2025.12 - Current
- Managed invoice processing to ensure timely payments and maintained accurate financial records.
- Supporting clients with their day-to-day bookkeeping requirements while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Resolved discrepancies to ensure balanced books and uphold accurate accounting records.
- Entered financial data into company accounting database for verification and reconciliation, maintaining accurate and current accounts at all times.
- Used accounting software proficiently, simplified complex calculations and reporting requirements.
- Assisting with payroll administration and general accounting duties.
- Liaised with clients to address HMRC correspondence and enquiries, ensuring clarity and compliance.
- Worked closely with accountants during end-of-year closeout procedures; ensured accuracy of figures reported in annual reports.
- Assisting with the preparation of Self Assessment Tax Return.
Retail Manager
Laduree Covent Garden
2017.08 - 2025.11
- Delivered high-quality, friendly, luxury service to customers while fostering a calm environment for colleagues.
- Trained and supported less experienced staff in managing workloads and assignments to meet organisational objectives.
- Conducted monthly stocktakes and managed stock levels to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Dealing with cash transfers, deposit cash flow, opening and cashing up the till at the beginning and end of business.
- Updating daily figure reports as well as organising files in correct order.
- Ensured high standards of hygiene throughout the workplace to promote a clean environment.
Coffee Barista
Costa | Woolwich Arsenal DLR
2017.05 - 2017.07
- Ensure a great quality espresso is extracted every time and adjust the grind/dose during shift where necessary.
- Demonstrate passion for coffee by using knowledge to answer customer queries and questions around coffee.
- Dealt with complaints and handling them professionally in order to remain a calm atmosphere at work.
- High level of Hygiene, constant cleanliness of surfaces and worktops.
Specialist
Upper Crust | Charing Cross Station
2015.09 - 2017.04
- Providing excellent customer service and greeting every customer with a warm welcome.
- Taking orders and memorizing attention to details as well as building a rapport with customers.
- Delegating tasks to different team members to ensure they all work efficiently.
Computer Operator
SC.SANADOR S.R.L | Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest
2012.04 - 2013.09
- Managed prompt requests from doctors for preparation of medical reports during and after consultations in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated weekly orders of necessary materials for the company.
- Registered patients on database and addressed their needs at Sanador.
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of medical services offered by the clinic to institutional clients.
Education
Tourism and Commercial Management
Dimitrie Cantemir University
2004.01 - 2007.01
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Constantin Nenitescu HIGH SCHOOL
2000.01 - 2004.01
Skills
- Hiring and training
- Team leadership
- Visual merchandising
- Retail sales
- Product and service knowledge
- Marketing strategy
- Inventory management
- Tax filing techniques
- Bookkeeping software
- Data entry accuracy
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem solving strength
Languages
English
Fluent
Romanian
Fluent
Spanish
Fluent
Reference
References available upon request.
Availability
I am available to work Monday to Friday
Timeline
Bookkeeper
UK ES CONSULTING
2025.12 - Current
Retail Manager
Laduree Covent Garden
2017.08 - 2025.11
Coffee Barista
Costa | Woolwich Arsenal DLR
2017.05 - 2017.07
Specialist
Upper Crust | Charing Cross Station
2015.09 - 2017.04
Computer Operator
SC.SANADOR S.R.L | Bucharest, Romania
2012.04 - 2013.09
Tourism and Commercial Management
Dimitrie Cantemir University
2004.01 - 2007.01
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Constantin Nenitescu HIGH SCHOOL
2000.01 - 2004.01