Daniel Baisden

Guildford,Guildford

Summary

Dedicated student seeking flexible retail position. Ready for practical experience and enthusiastic about helping others. Prepared to learn and support team. Motivated individual brings desire to gain work experience and learn from retail team. Eager to serve customers, keep shop tidy and sell goods. Comfortable in fast-paced environments and willing to take on challenging work.

Also looking to gain experience in Security, Diplomacy and foreign policy industries. My goal is a graduate role in national security, civil service or any other related and appropriate roles. I am open to Internships, and am highly motivated to secure a placement in my third year within a related industry.

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant

MCO Essex

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

06.2021 - 09.2023

MCO Essex is a company which owns property, and also does maintenance which is contracted by estate agents.
Took on additional tasks on manager's request.
Understood and adhered to company's health and safety policies.
Basic maintenance duties.
Dealing with homeowners and renters whose property was being worked on.

Sales Assistant

Wenzel's The Bakers LTD

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

01.2022 - 09.2023

East England based Bakery chain.
I worked as a retail assistant, which means I prepared food, cleaned, stocked but my main duty was customer service.
I trained other employee's.
Worked in a small team and had to communicate and problem solve.
Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
Managed till operations by promptly and precisely scanning items, processing payments and issuing receipts.
Consistently delivered revenue and performance KPI targets through outstanding retail service and sales abilities.
Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
Cultivated loyal, profitable customer relationships, asking open-ended questions to assess and cater to individual needs.
Built lasting relationships with clients through customer service interactions.

McDonalds Crew Member

Quicksand Creations LTD

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

05.2021 - 12.2021

Provided customer service which met both customer needs and company targets.
Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.
Achieved excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
Maximised restaurant cleanliness and accessibility.
Addressed questions, concerns and complaints of customers.
Operated cash register to take payments and process orders.
Acted as team player by helping colleagues finish their tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - International Relations BSc (Hons)

University of Surrey, Guildford

09.2023 -

The study of the international system, it focuses on conflict but also looks to the wider international functions.
I am developing skills in reading comprehension, literacy, problem-solving, project management, time management, critical thinking, independence and group works skills.
Member of American Football Society.
Member of the Politics Society.
Member of the Poker Society.