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Edward Quartey

London,Surrey

Summary

Coming from a dynamic urban environment like Croydon has instilled in me a sense of adaptability and resilience. I thrive in fast-paced settings and am quick to adapt to changing priorities and customer demands. My ability to remain composed under pressure allows me to deliver results even in challenging situations. I approach every task with a commitment to excellence, striving to exceed expectations and deliver outstanding results. Whether it's maintaining store cleanliness, restocking inventory, or assisting customers with inquiries, I take pride in my work and am dedicated to upholding the highest standards of quality and professionalism. As a young professional, I am enthusiastic about learning and growing within the retail industry. I am open to new challenges and opportunities for development, whether through on-the-job training, professional workshops, or further education. My proactive approach to self-improvement ensures that I stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
53
53
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Retail Catering Assistant

Crystal Palace Football Club
Croydon
09.2023 - Current
  • Addressed customer questions and concerns with knowledge of menu items, ingredients and allergens.
  • Maintained skills across various kitchen roles, providing support in alternative positions during staff absences.
  • Followed checklists to keep kitchen areas clean, stocked and sanitised.
  • Cleaned refrigerators, freezers and dry storage spaces to minimise contamination.
  • Followed good operating practices, safety standards and equipment maintenance protocols to minimise downtime.
  • Operated cash register to quickly process sales, maintaining excellent customer service levels.
  • Encouraged teamwork through open communication and leadership.
  • Sold over 300 items to customers, increasing sales by 10%

Occupation Health & HR IT Associate

Kings College
London
11.2023 - 12.2023

System Implementation and Maintenance:

  • Install, configure, and maintain occupational health information technology systems.

Data Management:

  • Manage and organise occupational health data effectively and securely.

User Support and Training:

  • Provide technical support to occupational health staff for IT systems and software.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

  • Stay updated on industry regulations and standards related to occupational health IT.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Gather feedback from stakeholders and incorporate it into future system enhancements.

Communication and Collaboration:

  • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, and external partners.

Documentation and Reporting:

  • Prepare documentation for regulatory submissions, audits, and inspections as needed.
  • Managed over 50 Calls per day

Barclays Life Skills

Springpod
London
10.2023 - 11.2023


Communication Skills:

  • Enhanced verbal and written communication through interactive workshops.

Critical Thinking:

  • Analysed real-world challenges to make informed decisions.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

  • Cultivated strong collaborative skills through group projects.

Financial Literacy:

  • Acquired knowledge in budgeting, saving, and investing.
  • Developed strategies for effective money management and financial planning.

Resilience and Adaptability:

  • Built resilience to overcome challenges and embrace change.

Digital Skills:

  • Developed proficiency in various digital technologies and online platforms.

Networking and Personal Branding:

  • Expanded professional network through program connections.

Talk The Talk

Jack Petchey
London, Northern Ireland
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Public Speaking: Developed confidence and proficiency in delivering speeches or presentations in front of an audience.
  • Communication Skills: Enhanced verbal communication abilities, including clarity, articulation, and effective message delivery.
  • Confidence Building: Built self-assurance and self-esteem through successfully delivering speeches and receiving positive feedback.
  • Critical Thinking: Developed the ability to analyse and evaluate information critically to construct persuasive arguments or presentations.
  • Adaptability: Learned to adapt speech content and delivery style to suit different audiences or speaking environments.
  • Resilience: Developed resilience by overcoming nervousness or challenges associated with public speaking and persevering through practice and feedback sessions.
  • Leadership Skills: Demonstrated leadership qualities by taking initiative in speech preparation, guiding peers, or mentoring others in public speaking.

Video Recording & Editing

Family Action
London
02.2022 - Current
  • Verified quality of recordings and determined need for re-recording to obtain necessary creatives for production.
  • Handled equipment emergencies, making timely corrections, repairs or replacements to restore feeds.
  • Maintained consistent and cohesive visual style across various video projects.
  • Developed sound effects to pair with recorded video, enriching experience for viewers.
  • Edited large amounts of raw footage within assigned timescales.
  • Integrated visual and audio elements to produce polished and professional videos.

Education

GCSEs - English Language

The John Fisher School
Purley
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - History

The John Fisher School
Purley
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Maths

The John Fisher School
Purley
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - English Literaure

The John Fisher School
Purley
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Business

The John Fisher School
Purley
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Physical Education

The John Fisher School
Purley
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Religious Education

The John Fisher School
Purley
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Chemistry

The John Fisher School
Purley
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Physics

The John Fisher School
Purley
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Biology

The John Fisher School
Purley
10.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Computer Science

The John Fisher School
Purley
09.2018 - 07.2023

Skills


  • Results-driven
  • Passionate
  • Dynamic
  • Proactive
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Motivated
  • Creative Mindset
  • Team-Player

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Occupation Health & HR IT Associate

Kings College
11.2023 - 12.2023

Barclays Life Skills

Springpod
10.2023 - 11.2023

Retail Catering Assistant

Crystal Palace Football Club
09.2023 - Current

Talk The Talk

Jack Petchey
09.2023 - 09.2023

Video Recording & Editing

Family Action
02.2022 - Current

GCSEs - Biology

The John Fisher School
10.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - English Language

The John Fisher School
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - History

The John Fisher School
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Maths

The John Fisher School
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - English Literaure

The John Fisher School
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Business

The John Fisher School
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Physical Education

The John Fisher School
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Religious Education

The John Fisher School
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Chemistry

The John Fisher School
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Physics

The John Fisher School
09.2018 - 07.2023

GCSEs - Computer Science

The John Fisher School
09.2018 - 07.2023
Edward Quartey