Gurpreet Shinji
Birmingham,United Kingdom
Summary
Motivated and responsible 16-year-old with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Gained hands-on experience assisting in a busy beauty salon, where I developed communication, organisation, and customer service skills. Recently completed GCSEs and now seeking an entry-level position in retail or customer service. Eager to learn, dependable, and ready to contribute to a team environment
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant
My mothers beauty salon - 'Adore Beauty Salon'
Birmingham, west midlands
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Helped with welcoming clients, booking appointments, and general tidying up.
- Assisted with organizing products and supplies.
- Handled simple customer service tasks like offering refreshments or answering basic questions.
- Learned about time management and maintaining a professional environment.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English literature, English language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Graphics, Business, etc
Hamstead Hall Academy
Birmingham 09.2020 - 06.2025
Skills
Skills from helping at 'Adore Beauty':
- Customer Service – Interacting politely and professionally with clients
- Teamwork – Supporting others in a busy work environment
- Time Management – Balancing tasks and staying on schedule
- Attention to Detail – Keeping workstations tidy and preparing tools/products properly
- Organisation – Managing supplies and keeping the space clean
- Communication – Speaking clearly with clients and salon staff
- Confidence – Gaining comfort in a professional setting
Skills from school:
- Problem Solving – Tackling exam questions and coursework challenges
- Critical Thinking – Analyzing texts, data, or arguments in subjects like English or Science
- Working Under Pressure – Preparing for and taking exams
- Independent Study – Managing revision and homework outside class
- Digital Literacy – Using Google Classroom, Word, PowerPoint, or Excel
- Reading and Writing Skills – Developed through English and essay-based subjects
Languages
Punjabi
Advanced
Hindi
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Timeline
Assistant
My mothers beauty salon - 'Adore Beauty Salon'
01.2025 - 04.2025
GCSEs - Maths, English literature, English language, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Graphics, Business, etc
Hamstead Hall Academy
09.2020 - 06.2025
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