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Eva Matthews

Stoke-on-Trent

Summary

A dependable graduate and trainee psychotherapist with experience in counselling, customer facing roles and student support. I am committed to delivering excellent care and service through positive communication skills. I am hardworking, conscientious and trustworthy, providing reliable independent and team support. I am passionate about creating a work environment built on diversity, empathy and equity, allowing for a workspace that feels safe, curious, and uplifting.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Customer Team Member

Co-operative Food Stores
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • I primarily worked on the shop floor, ensuring that customers had a positive experience shopping with us
  • I assisted in taking deliveries, baking fresh goods, stocking and facing the shop floor, serving customers and creating a positive team environment
  • I assessed customer needs through clear communication, anticipating and responding appropriately to queries
  • Additionally, I implemented upselling techniques, applying knowledge about customer purchases to sell membership cards.

Volunteer student buddy

Staffordshire university
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • I volunteered as a student buddy for first year students whilst attending university
  • This primary consisted of effectively communicating with students to aid with settling them into university life
  • I provided support with queries and emotional wellbeing
  • I acted as a referral point to ensure students had their needs met by the appropriate student services
  • I ensured I was up to date with university policy and responded in a timely manner to provide a positive experience for the students.

Education

Master of Science - Counselling And Psychotherapy

Keele University
Keele
01.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Counselling

Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-trent
10.2021 - 06.2024

NVQ level 3 extended diploma: health and social care -

Macclesfield College
Macclesfield
09.2019 - 07.2021

Skills

  • SPSS
  • Counselling skills
  • Qualitative research
  • Quantitative research
  • Critical thinking
  • Microsoft 365
  • Effective communication
  • Calm under pressure
  • IT literacy
  • Excellent organization
  • Time management
  • Creative thinking
  • Adaptability

Certification

Level 1 reiki certificate

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Human Rights Movemenents
  • Baking
  • Reflexive journalling
  • Mindfulness

Timeline

Master of Science - Counselling And Psychotherapy

Keele University
01.2024 - Current

Customer Team Member

Co-operative Food Stores
08.2023 - 06.2024

Volunteer student buddy

Staffordshire university
10.2022 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology And Counselling

Staffordshire University
10.2021 - 06.2024

NVQ level 3 extended diploma: health and social care -

Macclesfield College
09.2019 - 07.2021
Eva Matthews