Kanwal Zahra Hussain
Bradford ,West Berkshire
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Gallery assistant
Impressions Gallery
Bradford, West Yorkshire
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced visitor experience by providing informed, friendly service and responding to enquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness of gallery spaces for a neat and welcoming environment.
- Assisted with the setting up of exhibitions to ensure timely openings.
- Collaborated closely with curators for successful exhibition planning and execution.
- Prepared educational materials for workshops, enhancing visitor understanding of exhibits.
- Assisted with general and administrative support tasks, helping wider gallery teams to maintain efficient operations.
Sales assistant
Premier Convenience Store
Bradford, West Yorkshire
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
- Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
- Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
Retail sales assistant
J&H Local
Brighouse, Calderdale
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing queries.
- Assisted customers in product selection for increased sales.
- Managed inventory with regular stock checks to maintain optimal levels.
- Accomplished store cleanliness by routinely tidying displays and shelves.
- Handled customer enquiries with professionalism, fostering positive brand image.
- Took interest in customers' needs and concerns to provide throughtful advice and product recommendations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 09/2018 - 06/2020
BTEC level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Arts
Huddderfield New College
Huddersfield, Kirklees 09/2016 - 06/2017
A-Levels - English Literature, Product Design, Art & Design
GTC Sixth Form
Bradford 09/2014 - 06/2016
GCSEs - 5+ GCSE's graded A*-C
Grange Technology College
Bradford 09/2012 - 06/2014
Skills
- Curatorial insight
Timeline
Gallery assistant
Impressions Gallery
08.2022 - Current
Sales assistant
Premier Convenience Store
10.2021 - 08.2022
Retail sales assistant
J&H Local
02.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Arts
Manchester Metropolitan University
09/2018 - 06/2020
BTEC level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Arts
Huddderfield New College
09/2016 - 06/2017
A-Levels - English Literature, Product Design, Art & Design
GTC Sixth Form
09/2014 - 06/2016
GCSEs - 5+ GCSE's graded A*-C
Grange Technology College
09/2012 - 06/2014
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