Grace Findlay
Billericay,Essex
Summary
An ambitious and resilient person who is highly motivated to succeed and wants to do well, possessing many key skills such as problem solving and the ability to think on quickly in high pressure situations. An excellent team player, who enjoys working within a fast paced environment, keen to learn and develop new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Waitress
Layalina
Billericay, Essex
2024.10 - Current
- Currently work in this busy high-end restaurant in Billericay.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.
- Handle cash transactions accurately, ensured balanced till at end of shift.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
Waitress
Harry's Bar and Restaurant
Billericay, United Kingdom
2023.09 - 2024.09
- Worked as a waitress in the restaurant of this busy establishment.
- Maintained clean and organised dining area for customer comfort.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction through attentive and prompt service.
- Executed food and drink orders accurately to improve customer satisfaction rates.
Intern
Funding Circle
London, United Kingdom
2024.07 - 2024.07
- I have completed one week's work experience at Funding Circle in London, spending much of my time in the underwriting department but also spent time in the Legal and Compliance Department, shadowing members of staff including taking part in operational meetings.
- Participated in training and seminars to enhance skills and promote growth.
- Worked productively with team members to achieve common goals.
- Adapted to new situations and learned new skills quickly.
- Showed initiative and willingness to take on new challenges.
Education
A-Level - Psychology and BTEC Business
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Brentwood, Essex 2023.09 -
GCSE -
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Brentwood, Essex 2018.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Problem solving
- Quality checking
- Strong communication
- Teamwork
- Courteous
- Efficient under pressure
- Highly responsible and reliable
Accomplishments
- A Post-16 prefect at Brentwood Ursuline
- Involving mentoring and advising younger pupils
- Planning and delivering assemblies
- Supervising lunchtime activities/ behaviour
- Planning events within the school community for charity
Timeline
Waitress
Layalina
2024.10 - Current
Intern
Funding Circle
2024.07 - 2024.07
A-Level - Psychology and BTEC Business
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
2023.09 -
Waitress
Harry's Bar and Restaurant
2023.09 - 2024.09
GCSE -
Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
2018.09 - 2023.06