Jake Leary-Dean
Evesham
Summary
I enjoy interacting with customers and helping to improve their day. I have experience in retail, hospitality, and warehouse environments. I'm confident in dealing with customers whilst providing friendly service during busy periods. Additionally I work well within a team and adapt quickly to new tasks I am currently seeking part-time work in a customer facing role. I am available to work whenever you need me.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Barista
Hudson's Café
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
2023.11 - 2024.05
- Prepared food and drinks to order while providing customer service. Followed hygiene and food safety standards and handled the tills during peak times.
- Performed cash handling duties accurately to maintain financial integrity.
- Maintained cleanliness of the café area whilst preparing orders.
Front End Sales Associate
B&Q
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
2025.01 - 2025.09
- Operated tills and processed customer payments. Assisted customers with product issues and helped them locate items and departments. I also helped with returns and deliveries.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
Warehouse Assistant
Big Orbit Games
Evesham, Worcestershire
2022.06 - 2022.09
- Picked and packed customer orders accurately. Checked stock levels and aided with online transaction issues.
- Sorted incoming products for efficient storage and distribution.
- Assured accurate inventory with regular stock checks.
Bartender
University of Plymouth
Plymouth, Devon
2026.02 - Current
- Managed stock levels efficiently, preventing shortage during peak hours.
- Collaborated with team members to provide seamless service during busy periods.
- Maintained a clean and organised bar, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Adapted quickly to different situations maintaining efficiency even under pressure.
Education
A Levels - Architecture B, Criminology C, Sociology B
Stratford upon Avon Sixth Form
Stratford upon Avon 2021.01 - 2023.01
Skills
- Food hygiene awareness
- Alcohol law familiarity
- Knowledge of drink recipes
- Cash handling
- Customer service
- Clear communication
- Teamwork
- Calm under pressure
- Time management
- Night shift work
- Computer skills
- Strong memory retention
Websites
Accomplishments
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Bronze Award completed
- Gold Award in progress
- For the Bronze Award I completed a volunteering quota along with physical based activities. From this experience I have developed skills in teamwork, reliability, and leadership. During this time I also supported family members during lock down by helping with daily tasks and maintaining regular contact.
Timeline
Bartender
University of Plymouth
2026.02 - Current
Front End Sales Associate
B&Q
2025.01 - 2025.09
Barista
Hudson's Café
2023.11 - 2024.05
Warehouse Assistant
Big Orbit Games
2022.06 - 2022.09
A Levels - Architecture B, Criminology C, Sociology B
Stratford upon Avon Sixth Form
2021.01 - 2023.01