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Holly Scrivener

Preston,Lancashire

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with extensive expertise in customer service, effective multitasking, and organisational proficiency. Demonstrates a proactive attitude, resilience under pressure, and adaptability during busy periods to ensure seamless operations. Skilled in cash handling, point-of-sale systems operation, and barcode scanning, complemented by a courteous demeanour and strong problem-solving abilities. Adept at maintaining discretion and confidentiality while fostering positive customer interactions. Committed to delivering exceptional service through persistence, patience, and a positive disposition.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teachers Assistant

Willow Brook Primary School
Colchester, Essex
03.2017 - 03.2017
  • Prepared classroom materials for effective teaching sessions.
  • Enhanced student engagement by facilitating interactive learning activities.
  • Offered one-on-one assistance to struggling learners; improved their understanding of complex topics.
  • Promoted an inclusive learning environment to foster respect and empathy among students.
  • Supervised lunch breaks and playground activities to ensure child safety at all times.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson planning, resulting in well-structured classes.
  • Maintained a safe and clean learning environment, promoting student health and well-being.
  • Assisted in grading assignments, helping maintain accurate records of student performance.

Customer Service

Cafe in the park
Colchester, Essex
07.2018 - 10.2018

This job was my work experience within secondary school and I found it incredibly rewarding despite the short time I was there.

  • Provided exceptional customer service for increased customer satisfaction.
  • Delivered excellent customer service with understanding dietary requirements.
  • Delivered excellent customer service to foster repeat business.
  • Facilitated transactions smoothly for improved customer service experience.
  • Provided prompt customer service, enhancing brand reputation.
  • Cleaned worktops and workstations to ensure that high hygiene standards were always met.


This was a summer job when I was younger that allowed me to gain the skills above in the few months that I was working there.

Front of house team member

McDonald's
Colchester, Essex
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Contributed to team success by maintaining cleanliness and organisation in work areas.
  • Promoted special offers or events to increase awareness among customers.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of meals.
  • Handled complaints effectively, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
  • Checked guest satisfaction regularly, addressing any issues promptly.
  • Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Assisted guests with queries or requests for optimal guest experience.
  • Adapted swiftly to changing situations for uninterrupted service quality.
  • Delivered consistent professional service whilst handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Personal shopper

Tesco
Colchester, Essex
04.2020 - 11.2020
  • Picked items for shipment, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
  • Maintained clean workspace by regularly organising and tidying work area.
  • Processed customer orders quickly, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction.
  • Ensured order accuracy by meticulously picking and packing goods.
  • Minimised errors with careful attention to detail during order picking process.
  • Pulled orders efficiently to maintain demanding productivity goals.
  • Removed items from shelves or storage bins and scanned tags, exceeding daily targets.
  • Multi-tasked by helping customers on the shop floor whilst still maintaining a high pick rate.

Waitress

The Ranch Diner
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction through attentive and prompt service.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities for timely delivery of orders.
  • Executed food and drink orders accurately to improve customer satisfaction rates.
  • Maintained clean and organised dining area for customer comfort.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.
  • Utilised professional communication skills to resolve customer complaints.
  • Ordered and stocked beverage supplies, maintained availability of popular drinks.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, ensured balanced till at end of shift.

Cloakroom attendant and Bar Staff

Switch
Preston, Lancashire
01.2023 - 02.2025
  • Respected customer belongings, reinforcing trust between clients and establishment.
  • Followed health and safety regulations strictly reducing risk of accidents.
  • Handled cash transactions, ensuring accurate payment for services rendered.
  • Delivered excellent customer service to enhance guest satisfaction.
  • Ensured cleanliness of cloakroom by tidying and sanitising regularly.
  • Managed lost property, facilitating return to rightful owners.
  • Streamlined operations by establishing efficient coat check procedures.
  • Dealt with difficult situations calmly to maintain harmony in the establishment.
  • Handled bulky items carefully preventing any potential damage.
  • Facilitated coat retrieval process swiftly ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Checked tickets against coats, minimising errors and confusion at collection time.

Education

A-Levels - Philosophy, Law and Psychology

The Sixth Form College
Colchester, Essex
09.2018 - 09.2020

Skills

  • Flexible work hours
  • Lost property management
  • Organisational proficiency
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Proactive attitude
  • Effective multitasking
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Positive disposition
  • Courteous demeanour
  • Adaptability in busy periods
  • Effective coordination
  • Cleaning practices
  • Cash handling
  • Point-Of-Sale systems operation
  • Quick decision-making
  • Customer interaction
  • Tagging and labelling
  • Barcode scanning
  • Product shelving techniques
  • Persistence
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Cloakroom attendant and Bar Staff

Switch
01.2023 - 02.2025

Waitress

The Ranch Diner
10.2021 - 04.2022

Personal shopper

Tesco
04.2020 - 11.2020

Front of house team member

McDonald's
04.2019 - 10.2019

A-Levels - Philosophy, Law and Psychology

The Sixth Form College
09.2018 - 09.2020

Customer Service

Cafe in the park
07.2018 - 10.2018

Teachers Assistant

Willow Brook Primary School
03.2017 - 03.2017
Holly Scrivener