KARINA KAUR SHANKER
Derby
Summary
LLB Law graduate from the University of Leicester with experience across retail management, education, business administration and customer service. Strong analytical, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and thrive in fast-paced environments. Seeking a graduate opportunity to apply my transferable skills while continuing to develop professionally.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Duty Manager
The Co-operative
Derby
2022.07 - Current
- Supervised daily store operations and supported team performance.
- Led colleagues during busy trading periods.
- Worked towards sales and customer service targets.
- Handled customer queries and resolved issues professionally.
- Assisted with stock management, merchandising and operational standards.
- Built commercial awareness in fast-paced retail environments.
Cover Supervisor
The Supply Register
Nottingham/Derby
2026.06 - 2026.07
- Managed classroom behaviour confidently and professionally.
- Delivered lessons across secondary schools while maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Adapted quickly to different schools, subjects and classroom expectations.
- Built positive relationships with students and school staff.
- Communicated effectively with teachers and leadership teams.
- Demonstrated flexibility by working across multiple educational settings.
Invoicing/ Billing assistant
East London Builders Merchant
London
2025.12 - 2026.03
- Issued accurate invoices and receipts to clients each billing cycle.
- Monitored outstanding accounts and sent routine payment reminders to clients.
- Updated financial logs to record incoming payments correctly.
Education
LLB Law -
University of Leicester
Leicester 09/2023 - 06/2026
A Levels - English Literature, English Language, Psychology
Littleover Community School Sixth Form
Derby 09/2021 - 06/2023
GCSEs -
City Of Derby Academy
Derby 09/2016 - 06/2021
Skills
- Organisation and time management
- Leadership
- Adaptability and resilience
- Customer relations
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Languages
English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu
Timeline
Cover Supervisor
The Supply Register
2026.06 - 2026.07
Invoicing/ Billing assistant
East London Builders Merchant
2025.12 - 2026.03
Duty Manager
The Co-operative
2022.07 - Current
GCSEs -
City Of Derby Academy
09/2016 - 06/2021
A Levels - English Literature, English Language, Psychology
Littleover Community School Sixth Form
09/2021 - 06/2023
LLB Law -
University of Leicester
09/2023 - 06/2026