Elizabeth Oldham
Derby,United Kingdom
Summary
I am friendly and approachable and I have strong customer service abilities, working one to one with clients and volunteering as a store assistant. I am experienced at working in fast paced environments, I have the communication skills and work ethic to ensure all tasks run smoothly that come from working in live photo studios. I have experience managing inventory and assisting customers in retail setting through my volunteering at the BHF. I can keep the floor organised and to a high standard of health and safety, after learning to rece sets and maintain them. I am eager to contribute to a positive shopping experience for customers and engaging with my team members, keeping the store organised and clean to a high standard.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Volunteer Exhibition Invigilator
LCB Depot
Leicester
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Monitored visitor interactions and ensured adherence to exhibition guidelines.
- Assisted in setting up displays and maintaining cleanliness throughout the exhibition space.
- Provided informative support to guests regarding exhibits and artists, enhancing visitor experience.
- Engaged with diverse audiences to promote understanding of artistic concepts and themes.
- Maintained security protocols to protect artworks and ensure a safe environment for visitors.
Volunteer Sales Assistant
British Heart Foundation
Derby, Derbyshire
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Rotated stock regularly, ensuring freshness and variety of items on display.
- Enhanced customer experience with warm, friendly interactions.
- Packed purchased goods carefully and handled delicate merchandise carefully, preventing damage or loss from mishandling.
- Handled cash and card transactions and ensured smooth checkout process.
- Processed returns and exchanges efficiently, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in visual merchandising tasks for attractive window displays and promotional displays, attracting more potential buyers.
- Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
- Sorted and categorised donated items.
- Prepared products for sales floor, steaming and presenting items immaculately for appealing displays.
- Maintained a clean and safe shop floor to ensure a pleasant shopping experience and prevent accidents.
- Trained new staff members and ensured my co-workers were well informed and confident on the shop floor.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
De Montfort University
Leicester 09.2023 - 09.2025
Skills
- Stock replenishment and organisation
- Store preparation for opening or closing
- Till management and returns processing
- Resilient under pressure
- Technical product demonstration
- Constructive feedback reception
- Safe manual handling
- Health and safety awareness
- Hygiene standards awareness
- Brand understanding
- Photographic composition mastery
- Studio setup and maintenance
- Effective networking
- Product shooting competence
- Attention to Detail
- Social media management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volunteer Exhibition Invigilator
LCB Depot
06.2025 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
De Montfort University
09.2023 - 09.2025
Volunteer Sales Assistant
British Heart Foundation
08.2020 - 08.2023