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Overview
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Certification
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Holly Shepherd

Peterborough,England

Summary

Dedicated employee proven to show resilience and perseverance in challenging environments, ensuring exceptional customer service and accurate cash handling.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Journalist trainee (Sixth Form Work Experience)

Veterinary Business Development Limited
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
2024.06 - 2024.06
  • Pitched innovative story ideas at editorial meetings.
  • Enhanced audience engagement by producing compelling news articles which were eventually published with my byline.
  • Ensured timely delivery of assignments by efficient time management skills.
  • Collaborated with editorial teams to maintain appropriate tones and voices across published content.

Teaching assistant in primary school (Volunteer)

Southfields Primary School
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
2022.12 - 2023.07
  • Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
  • Conducted regular reading sessions promoting literacy amongst young learners.
  • Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
  • Facilitated group activities during lessons which promoted team-work amongst students.
  • Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.

Counter cashier and fish fryer

Vivienne Fish and Chips
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
2021.02 - 2021.11

• Performed accurate cash counts at store opening and closing.
• Maintained excellent customer satisfaction by providing professional, courteous customer service.
• Educated customers on promotions, offers and special events to enhance product sales.
• Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
• Bagged, boxed and wrapped goods with care to maintain quality and presentation.
• Maintained, organised and cleaned customer areas, efficiently completing daily recovery checklists.

Education

A-Levels -

Stamford College
Stamford
2023.09 - 2025.06

GCSEs -

Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Peterborough
2017.09 - 2022.06

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Resilience and perseverance
  • Customer service
  • Cash handling

Certification

National Citizen Service (NCS) - Completion Certificate (2022)

Affiliations

  • Playing Piano and Guitar
  • Writing
  • Travelling
  • Learning new languages
  • Socialising and meeting new people
  • Video Games

Timeline

Journalist trainee (Sixth Form Work Experience)

Veterinary Business Development Limited
2024.06 - 2024.06

A-Levels -

Stamford College
2023.09 - 2025.06

Teaching assistant in primary school (Volunteer)

Southfields Primary School
2022.12 - 2023.07

Counter cashier and fish fryer

Vivienne Fish and Chips
2021.02 - 2021.11

GCSEs -

Ormiston Bushfield Academy
2017.09 - 2022.06
Holly Shepherd