Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Interests
Other Skills
References
Timeline
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ELLEN FALCONER

DOB 28/04/00

Summary

I am a reliable and driven individual with a strong work ethic, seeking a new role that provides me with an opportunity to develop a long term career in retail.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Retail Assistant

Bershka
Bluewater, Kent
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Fixed term contract from 4 November 2024 to 19 January 2025
  • Maintaining a high level of stock presentation, promoting a welcoming environment
  • Assisting customers in locating specific items to boost sales
  • Replenishing floor stock and processing deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers

Retail Assistant

Ralph Lauren, House of Fraser
Bluewater, Kent
11.2022 - 11.2024
  • Underwent initial training to provide an excellent level of customer service, consistent with the brand's high standards
  • Role involved greeting and serving customers, receiving deliveries and replenishing stock, ensuring the presentation of merchandise was optimal, as well as keeping zones clean and tidy
  • Handled cash/card transactions and maintained accurate till records
  • Delivered excellent customer service by providing product information and answering any questions
  • Attended a Ralph Lauren conference and awards ceremony in London with my manager, which provided a good opportunity to learn about the brand's history and future plans
  • Paid for and attended an 'Introduction to Visual Merchandising' course at the Bluewater Learning Shop in January 2023

Work Experience

Horsebridge Arts Centre
Whitstable, Kent
01.2018 - 05.2018

100 hours completed as a requirement of my college course, helping to supervise children's digital and art performance workshops with the Project Manager. Assisted with art installations, merchandise pricing, general office administration and created advertising posters for events.

Intern

Made by Fire Graphic Design
London
06.2017 - 06.2017

1 weeks work experience as a requirement of my college course, mentored by a graphic designer.

Volunteer

Horsebridge Arts Centre
Whitstable, Kent
04.2017 - 03.2019

I spent about 2 years helping out at an after school club, mainly working with younger children (up to about age 11), assisting with art and craft activities.

Education

GCSEs -

Kings School
Rochester
09.2003 - 06.2016

NVQ Level 2 - Art & Design

MidKent College
Medway
09.2016 - 06.2017

NVQ Level 3 - Graphic Design

MidKent College
Medway
09.2017 - 05.2019

BA (Hons) Graphic Design - Graphic Design

Canterbury Christchurch University
Canterbury, Kent
09.2019 - 06.2022

Skills

  • Luxury brand sales
  • Excellent customer service
  • Product upselling
  • Merchandise arrangement
  • Stock replenishment
  • POS system operation

Interests

  • Social Media - I am interested in the way that these technologies are influencing my and subsequent generations, particularly regarding retail and advertising.
  • Travel - I have visited more than a dozen countries. Most recently I have spent a lot of time in France, either in Normandy or the South.
  • Food - because of my travels, I have a wide experience and knowledge of different types of food and cooking styles.
  • Singing - a natural gift, although I am not a natural performer, but this forms the basis for my love of music. I was selected to participate in my school's choir entry for the 2014 BBC Choir of the Year competition.

Other Skills

Spent 2 years at school as a Naval Cadet in the Combined Cadet Forces.


Proficient in most Microsoft and Adobe Programs including InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.



References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Retail Assistant

Bershka
11.2024 - 01.2025

Retail Assistant

Ralph Lauren, House of Fraser
11.2022 - 11.2024

BA (Hons) Graphic Design - Graphic Design

Canterbury Christchurch University
09.2019 - 06.2022

Work Experience

Horsebridge Arts Centre
01.2018 - 05.2018

NVQ Level 3 - Graphic Design

MidKent College
09.2017 - 05.2019

Intern

Made by Fire Graphic Design
06.2017 - 06.2017

Volunteer

Horsebridge Arts Centre
04.2017 - 03.2019

NVQ Level 2 - Art & Design

MidKent College
09.2016 - 06.2017

GCSEs -

Kings School
09.2003 - 06.2016
ELLEN FALCONER