Joby Parkinson-Jones
Coventry,West Midlands
Summary
I am very happy to take personal responsibility for my own work and tasks, only asking for assistance when I deem that I am out of my depth. I am a reliable, motivated self-starter who has demonstrated tenacity through education outcomes, work and outside interests. Within my work I recognize that customer satisfaction is paramount, and that my work needs to be focused around this. The effort required to produce consistent quality work is never an issue for me, as I see the final product of my work as enough motivation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales assistant
Mountain warehouse
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
2025.08 - 2026.01
- Responsible for customer transactions, including cash handling
- Stocking shelves and marking down any products that need replacement
- Cleaning and tidying at end of shift
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
Sales assistant and Barista
Hughenden Village Store and Coffee Shop
Hughenden Valley, Buckinghamshire
2018.01 - 2023.09
- Responsible for customer transactions, including cash handling
- Stocking shelves and marking down any products that need replacement
- Making and serving hot and cold beverages and food to customers in adjacent café
- Cleaning and tidying at end of shift
Kitchen assistant
The Whip Inn
Lacey Green, Buckinghamshire
2022.03 - 2022.04
- Responsible for ensuring customers' and staff's crockery kept clean
- Ensuring overall cleanliness of kitchen
- Cleaning and tidying at end of shift
- Role ended due to kitchen closing
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Coventry University
Coventry 2023.09 - 2026.04
A levels - Geography, Maths, History
The Misbourne
Great Missenden, BucksGCSEs - Maths, English
The Misbourne
Great Missenden, BucksAwards
I have achieved my Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award., Additionally I was awarded the Deputy Head teacher Award in July 2021 for my contribution to the school., I was given this award due to my numerous contributions to my school, through voluntary positions at parents evenings and open evenings., I have raised over £3000, through selling peoples second hand goods on eBay, for my World Challenge Expedition to Belize in 2022 and was captain f my university fencing team from the 2025-2026 academic year. I have also completed the National Citizenship Service Award.
Interests
I enjoy swimming, having competed for Wycombe District Swimming Club for a number of years and have been a member of Coventry University's fencing team since September 2023 and have been its captain since 2025 I enjoy swimming, having competed for Wycombe District Swimming Club for a number of years and have been a member of Coventry University's fencing team since September 2023 and have been its captain since 2025
References
- Louise, Jones, 07909 527990, Hughenden Village Store
- Ray, Pullen, 07742 881045, Ray's Kitchen
- Stephen Allen 07592 740703 Mountain Warehouse
Timeline
Sales assistant
Mountain warehouse
2025.08 - 2026.01
Bachelor of Arts - Geography
Coventry University
2023.09 - 2026.04
Kitchen assistant
The Whip Inn
2022.03 - 2022.04
Sales assistant and Barista
Hughenden Village Store and Coffee Shop
2018.01 - 2023.09
A levels - Geography, Maths, History
The Misbourne
GCSEs - Maths, English
The Misbourne