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Holly Rowntree

York

Summary

A skilled individual with extensive experience in both retail and hospitality, demonstrating expertise in alcohol serving techniques and the use of bar equipment. Adept at executing promotions and discounts, managing returns and exchanges, and handling cash transactions with precision. Known for exceptional customer relationship management, confident communication, and effective sales techniques including upselling. Flexible with working hours and comfortable with late shifts, showcasing patience and tolerance in high-pressure environments.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Bar Staff

York St. John Students' Union
York
2025.09 - Current
  • Increased footfall with engaging promotional strategies.
  • Cleaned and sanitised bar area, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
  • Completed closing and opening duties, leaving the bar ready for next day's trade and setting the bar up for success.
  • Helped organise and host special events at the bar, like Bingo.
  • Restocked bar efficiently during busy periods.
  • Handled cash transactions to ensure accurate accounting.
  • Made cocktails for customer enjoyment.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations strictly.
  • Served customers to foster a friendly atmosphere.
  • Prepared beverages, ensuring consistent quality.
  • Worked with kitchen staff for seamless service delivery.
  • Cleared counters and disposed of waste and broken glass.
  • Followed safe serving requirements, monitoring guest behaviour and discontinuing service to inebriated customers.

Sales Associate

H.Samuel
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
2024.08 - 2025.08
  • Dealt with returns, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints efficiently.
  • Maintained tidy sales floor to enhance shopping experience.
  • Contributed to sales targets through upselling of products.
  • Advised customers on product selection based on their needs.
  • Established rapport with customers through attentive listening and communication.
  • Conducted inventory checks to ensure stock accuracy.
  • Upheld company policies whilst interacting with customers and colleagues.
  • Boosted store reputation with excellent customer service skills.
  • Provided product knowledge to customers for informed purchases.
  • Assisted in visual merchandising, improving shop floor appeal.
  • Collaborated with team members for efficient store operations.
  • Operated till systems correctly, ensuring accurate transactions.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Left to move to York for University as there were no roles available for transfer

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Retail Associate

TK Maxx
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
2023.11 - 2024.01

Christmas Temp Role;

  • Implemented visual merchandising guidelines, improving shop floor appearance.
  • Assisted customers in locating products for improved shopping experience.
  • Handled merchandise returns and exchanges efficiently for enhanced customer service.
  • Managed cash register, ensuring accurate transactions.
  • Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations-maintaining a safe shopping environment.
  • Worked flexible hours including weekends and Christmas -meeting staffing needs during peak times.
  • Maintained clean and tidy store front to enhance customer experience.

Education

GCSEs - English Language/Literature, Maths, Double Science, Art, Photography, Geography, IMedia

Cleethorpes Academy
Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
2018.09 - 2023.07

A-Levels - English Language, Psychology, Sociology

Franklin College
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
2023.09 - 2025.05

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

York St John University
York, England
2025.09 -

Skills

Experience in both retail and hospitality;

  • Alcohol serving techniques
  • Flexible working hours
  • Comfortable with late hours
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Use of bar equipment
  • Promotions and discounts execution
  • Product display setup
  • Returns and exchanges management
  • Cash handling
  • Customer relationship management
  • Confident communicator
  • Sales techniques
  • Upselling expertise
  • Product expertise

Timeline

Bar Staff

York St. John Students' Union
2025.09 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

York St John University
2025.09 -

Sales Associate

H.Samuel
2024.08 - 2025.08

Retail Associate

TK Maxx
2023.11 - 2024.01

A-Levels - English Language, Psychology, Sociology

Franklin College
2023.09 - 2025.05

GCSEs - English Language/Literature, Maths, Double Science, Art, Photography, Geography, IMedia

Cleethorpes Academy
2018.09 - 2023.07
Holly Rowntree