Jake Cannings
Brecon,Sir Powys
Summary
Highly adaptable and ambitious professional with a strong background in customer service, sales, and cashier operations. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining a customer-focused approach. Skilled in till operation, electronic point-of-sale systems, payment processing, and stock control, with experience in warehouse organisation and stock room management. Committed to delivering outstanding service by helping and advising customers, fostering loyalty, and achieving target-driven results. Driven to excel in dynamic environments with a focus on continuous growth and development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales assistant
Certas Energy
Brecon, Powys
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Maintained product displays and ensured shelves were fully stocked at all times.
- Managed inventory levels by conducting regular stock checks and reporting discrepancies.
- Trained new staff on store procedures and best practices for customer engagement.
- Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
- Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate stockroom management.
- Requested and checked customer IDs at checkout for age-restricted products.
Dispatch Operator
Beacon Foods
Brecon, Sir Powys
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Receive and process orders from customers or clients.
- Maintain accurate records of orders, deliveries, and inventory.
- Ensure all operations comply with relevant regulations and company policies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders.
- Ensure that the software is up to date to avoid bugs or compatibility issues.
- Temporary
Bakery Assistant
Asda Express
Builth Wells, Sir Powys
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Prepare and bake a variety of bread, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods. This includes measuring ingredients, mixing dough, and operating ovens.
- Design and decorate cakes for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays. This includes working with fondant, icing, and other decorative elements.
- Assist customers, take orders, and handle transactions. This role may also involve restocking displays and maintaining cleanliness in the front area.
- Ensure that the bakery maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. This includes washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and disposing of waste.
- Temporary
Employee
Burgoynes Marquees
Kington
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Assess the site for accessibility, ground conditions, and any potential hazards. Obtain necessary permits or permissions if required.
- Inspect the marquee and all equipment (poles, stakes, ropes, weights, etc.) for damage or wear. Ensure we had all necessary tools (hammers, wrenches, etc.) and safety gear (gloves, hard hats).
- Take down any lighting, decorations, or furniture inside the marquee. Carefully remove sidewalls and any additional features.
- Clean and inspect all equipment before packing it away. Store poles, stakes, and other components in an organized manner for easy access next time.
- Ensure the site is left clean and tidy, removing any debris or leftover materials. Conduct a final check to ensure nothing is left behind.
- Temporary
Electrician Apprentice
K.D.Cannings & Son
Builth Wells
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Assessing plans to work out where wiring and plug sockets need to be fitted.
- Installing initial wires along the ceilings, walls and floors (a.k.a. the first fix).
- Installing alarms and security systems.
- Testing wiring and electrical equipment for faults.
- Connecting initial wiring to sockets, switches, light fittings, power supplies, computer networks and appliances (a.k.a. the second fix).
- Mounting back boxes on walls for the points and sockets.
- Fitting fuse boxes, earth terminals and circuit breakers.
- Fixing faults that come to light through testing (a.k.a. remedial repair work).
- Installing telecommunications networks.
- Laying cabling (particularly in offices) to connect computers and other equipment to power supplies.
Education
GCSE - English, Maths, Science
Builth Wells High School
Skills
- Ability To Work Under Pressure
- Adaptability
- Ambitious
- Committed
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Determined
- Customer Services
- Helping And Advising Customers
- Customer Focused
- Till Operation
- Electronic point-of-sale systems
- Stock control
- Confident communicator
- Payment Processing
- Stock room management
- Warehouse organisation
- Cashier
- Sales
- Driven
- Target Driven
Timeline
Sales assistant
Certas Energy
01.2025 - 09.2025
Dispatch Operator
Beacon Foods
04.2024 - 11.2024
Bakery Assistant
Asda Express
01.2024 - 03.2024
Employee
Burgoynes Marquees
05.2022 - 07.2022
Electrician Apprentice
K.D.Cannings & Son
06.2020 - 09.2021
GCSE - English, Maths, Science
Builth Wells High School
Similar Profiles
Mark BarlowMark Barlow
Router at Certas EnergyRouter at Certas Energy
Agatha ChristieAgatha Christie
Customer Service Advisor at Certas EnergyCustomer Service Advisor at Certas Energy
ROBERT BROWNROBERT BROWN
Field Operations Technician at Fly Wheel Energy, Merit Energy, BHP Billiton and Chesapeake EnergyField Operations Technician at Fly Wheel Energy, Merit Energy, BHP Billiton and Chesapeake Energy
Sian HaywardSian Hayward
Community Healthcare Support Worker at Powys Teaching Health BoardCommunity Healthcare Support Worker at Powys Teaching Health Board
Jessica Joseph-JonesJessica Joseph-Jones
Trekking Guide at Cantref Adventure FarmTrekking Guide at Cantref Adventure Farm