JOSH KENNEDY
Cleland
Summary
Adaptable professional with hands-on experience in retail and administrative support. Skilled in communication, time management, and problem-solving, contributing to positive customer experiences and efficient operations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Colleague
Tesco Extra
Wishaw
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting shoppers with queries and locating products.
- Ensured a positive in-store experience during the busy festive period.
- Replenished shelves to maintain stock availability across general merchandise, fresh, and grocery departments.
- Organised storage areas to manage back stock effectively and returned misplaced items to correct locations.
- Maintained high visual merchandising standards by facing up shelves and creating tidy, well-presented displays.
- Supported setup and maintenance of festive displays to ensure seasonal products were attractively presented and fully stocked.
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment during the busy Christmas period.
- Demonstrated flexibility and eagerness to learn by supporting multiple departments and taking on extra shifts as needed.
Work Experience
Modern Housing
- Shadowed the daily activities of office staff to gain an understanding of the scope of work.
- Contributed to project management tasks, tracking progress, and coordinating with team members for timely completion.
- Provided administrative support to multiple departments, aiding in the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
- Photocopied and printed documents for office team members.
- Involved in site visits to ascertain how the progress of the development was proceeding.
- Answered messages and emails from the managing director while being instructed to do so.
- Worked closely with the managing director for the whole five-day work experience duration.
Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English Nat 5, Maths Nat 5, Physics Nat 5, Chemistry Nat 5, Computing Science Nat 5, P.E Nat 5, Geography Nat 5, English Higher, Maths Higher, Physics Higher, Chemistry Higher, Computing Science Higher
Taylor High School-New Stevenson
03.2026
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Strong IT skills
- Customer-focused
- Stock management
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude
- Effective multitasking
Hobbies and Interests
- Team Sports: Active player for Newmains Football Club; committed to weekly training and competitive matches, nurturing strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Fitness: Dedicated to running and weight training multiple times a week; focusing on personal discipline, resilience and consistent long-term goal setting.
- Culinary: Enthusiastic baker and cook with a focus on precision and following complex processes with accuracy.
- Reading: Put time to reading for personal growth and maintaining academic focus during study breaks.
Timeline
Store Colleague
Tesco Extra
10.2025 - 01.2026
Work Experience
Modern Housing
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English Nat 5, Maths Nat 5, Physics Nat 5, Chemistry Nat 5, Computing Science Nat 5, P.E Nat 5, Geography Nat 5, English Higher, Maths Higher, Physics Higher, Chemistry Higher, Computing Science Higher
Taylor High School-New Stevenson