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Ella West

Summary

Motivated and ambitious sixth-form leaver with 3 A- levels, seeking to gain hands-on experience and develop professional skills. A quick learner eager to apply strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a fresh yet adaptable perspective to develop my understanding in insurance operations with the hopes to build a career in underwriting. Committed to learning quickly and contributing effectively to risk-assessment and decision-making processes within a collaborative insurance team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Saturday Job

Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed my own side business named 'EW Brow Bar' as a beautician, collaborating closely with clients, attentively assessing their needs and responding appropriately, which enhanced my communication, customer engagement and interpersonal skills
  • managing my own stock, processing orders, booking in appointments and managing new clients.

Sales Assistant- Winter Wonderland

WestBakes Cookies
11.2024 - 01.2025

As a Sales Associate at Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, I provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced, festive environment. My responsibilities included assisting customers with purchases, handling transactions efficiently, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. I ensured stock levels were replenished, displays remained tidy, and products were presented attractively. Additionally, I helped manage queues, answered customer inquiries, and worked collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours. This role enhanced my communication skills, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure.

Bakery assistant

WestBakes Cookies
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Employer- Yasmin West
  • working as a sales associate for Westbakes cookies, including in-store and external services such as winter wonderland (2024) and Taste of London (2022).
  • Providing customer service, offering tailored product recommendations, building rapport with customers and enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Assisting in mixing, baking and food decorating processes.
  • Preparing and boxing large orders for companies in partnership.


Salon Receptionist

TheNailFairy
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Working as a receptionist on weekends,meeting and greeting new clients, providing exceptional client support alongside arranging and confirming appointments, answering phone calls,diary management, and ad-hoc administration tasks such as stock control and social media management.

Education

GCSE - English Literature, English Language, Maths

Hall mead school
01.2022

A levels - Psychology, Sociology, Art

Havering sixth form
01.2024

Skills

  • Strong Attention to detail with an analytical approach to tasks
  • Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Software skills- excel, microsoft, ad hoc tasks
  • Research skills
  • Conflict resolution and problem solving
  • Proactive approach to all tasks

Timeline

Sales Assistant- Winter Wonderland

WestBakes Cookies
11.2024 - 01.2025

Bakery assistant

WestBakes Cookies
04.2023 - 08.2023

Saturday Job

Self Employed
01.2022 - Current

Salon Receptionist

TheNailFairy
01.2019 - 01.2022

A levels - Psychology, Sociology, Art

Havering sixth form

GCSE - English Literature, English Language, Maths

Hall mead school
Ella West