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Education
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Certification
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Ellie Houghton

Reading,Berkshire

Summary

Motivated student, currently studying A levels, with strong work ethic, able to work independently or as part of a team and with previous retail experience.

Passionate for fashion and textiles, with ambitions to work in the fashion industry.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office administrator

Fidelity Group UK
Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Worked as part of a project to digitise customer records including contracts.
  • Reviewed paper files, to ascertain whether the customer had a digital record set up.
  • Scanned documents as applicable and performed checks to ensure digital records were complete and accurate.
  • Logged actions taken for each customer into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, adhering strictly to confidentiality protocols at all times.

Charity shop volunteer

Oxfam Charity Shop
Henley on the Thames , Oxfordshire
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Promoted charity's mission with enthusiasm and dedication.
  • Guided customers in finding specific products.
  • Provided information about products to assist customers' buying decisions.
  • Worked as part of a diverse team, fostering a positive working atmosphere.
  • Warmly greeted customers, delivering outstanding service from store arrival to departure.
  • Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.

Stockroom Volunteer

Oxfam Charity Shop
Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted in sorting and pricing donations for streamlined operations.
  • Organised stock room for ease of access and improved efficiency.
  • Adhered to health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe environment for staff and customers alike.
  • Worked as part of a diverse team, fostering a positive working atmosphere.
  • Kept abreast of retail trends to suggest appropriate pricing strategies to management.
  • Processed, labelled and displayed donations quickly to maximise sales opportunities.
  • Regularly cleaned and straightened work areas, ensuring stores stayed tidy in line with company standards.
  • Prepared products for sales floor, steaming and presenting items immaculately for appealing displays.

Education

A-Levels - Art Textiles, Geography, Sociology

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Reading
09/2024 -

GCSEs -

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
Reading
09/2019 - 06/2024

National Fashion and Business Saturday Club - Fashion and Business

Reading College
Reading
10/2022 - 04/2023

Skills

  • Works well in team
  • Hard working
  • Calm under pressure
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Fashion and styling
  • Product display setup
  • Stockroom organisation
  • Customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Till operation
  • Able to use a sewing machine



Certification

Duke of Edinburgh, Bronze award.

Currently working towards Silver award



Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Sewing
  • Fashion design

Timeline

Office administrator

Fidelity Group UK
07.2024 - 07.2024

Charity shop volunteer

Oxfam Charity Shop
01.2024 - 04.2024

Stockroom Volunteer

Oxfam Charity Shop
06.2023 - 10.2023

Duke of Edinburgh, Bronze award.

Currently working towards Silver award



A-Levels - Art Textiles, Geography, Sociology

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
09/2024 -

GCSEs -

Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre
09/2019 - 06/2024

National Fashion and Business Saturday Club - Fashion and Business

Reading College
10/2022 - 04/2023
Ellie Houghton