Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Hobbies and interests
References
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Kate Finn

Trowbridge,Wiltshire

Summary

Dedicated customer service professional with experience in cash handling and stock replenishment. Specializes in resolving queries and building customer relationships. Strong communication and problem-solving skills enhance team collaboration and service delivery in fast-paced environments, ensuring high standards of presentation and customer satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Colleague

Asda
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
09.2025 - Current
  • Delivered friendly, helpful customer service to enhance customer experience in-store.
  • Assisted customers in locating products and addressing queries to improve satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer queries and complaints professionally to maintain positive customer relations.
  • Served customers at checkouts and handled cash and card payments accurately.
  • Contributed to team efforts to maintain a productive and supportive work environment. as part of a team to meet daily targets and keep the store running smoothly.
  • Replenished stock and ensured shelves were well-presented and fully stocked.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness, safety and presentation around the store.

Front of House Staff,

Beetees
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Greet and interact with customers, take orders, and deliver items promptly, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
  • Resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally, fostering positive customer/server relationships.
  • Handle customer phone queries, responding to questions and managing bookings efficiently and professionally.
  • Work independently when required, and collaborate as part of a team when other staff are present to ensure a positive environment for staff and customers.
  • At the end of the shift, assist or complete all closing tasks, including the restaurant area, customer toilets, and bar area.
  • Performed cash-up duties during opening and closing tasks, ensuring accuracy in all transactions throughout the shift.

Bar Associate

Wetherspoons
Stafford, Staffordshire
05.2023 - 04.2024
  • Greeted and interacted with customers, took orders, and delivered items promptly to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally and promptly to strengthen customer/server relationships.
  • Addressed difficult or disruptive customers professionally and swiftly to maintain a positive atmosphere for all customers and staff.
  • Handled all customer phone queries, responded to questions, and escalated issues to management.
  • Work independently when required, and collaborate as part of a team when other staff are present to ensure a positive environment for staff and customers.
  • At the end of the shift, assist or complete all closing tasks, including the restaurant area, customer toilets, and bar area.

Boba Barista

Bobobo
Stafford, Staffordshire
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Greeted and interacted with customers, took orders for bubble tea and other menu items, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Prepared a range of drinks and waffles, following recipes for consistency, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Executed tasks independently in fast-paced environments, and collaborate as part of a team when other staff are present to ensure a positive environment for staff and customers.
  • Worked independently and collaborated with team members to foster a positive environment for staff and customers.

Volunteer Events Manager

Hydreon Corporation (Lifeboat Network)
Online
02.2022 - 03.2023

This was a voluntary role where I managed a team of 10 volunteers and organised events in the Discord server for the featured Minecraft server, Lifeboat Network.

  • Managed team of 10 volunteers, organising events in Discord server for featured Minecraft server, Lifeboat Network, enhancing community engagement.
  • Developed detailed event guides to streamline planning, execution, and team responsibilities, so that events could be run in my absence.
  • Posted event announcements and updates via Discord, ensuring clear communication, and generating excitement for upcoming events with the community.
  • Collected and analysed participant feedback through surveys, implementing insights to improve future events.

Volunteer Support Representative

Hydreon Corporation (Lifeboat Network)
Online
01.2022 - 09.2022

For this role, I volunteered as a Support Representative for a featured Minecraft server called Lifeboat Network, run by Hydreon Corporation. At the time, this server had approximately 15,000 visitors daily. I was one of three support representatives.

  • Checked availability of requested products and services, ensuring customers received accurate information about in-game content and server status.
  • Maintained regular communication between support and other teams, ensuring up-to-date information and fostering a positive environment for staff, volunteers, and players.
  • Escalated complex problems to designated team for resolution.
  • For this role, I volunteered as a Support Representative for a featured Minecraft server called Lifeboat Network, run by Hydreon Corporation. At the time, this server had approximately 15,000 visitors daily. I was one of three support representatives.

Accommodation Assistant

Mount Wolsey Hotel
Tullow, Carlow
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Engaged with hotel guests and addressed requests, contributing to overall guest satisfaction.
  • Cleaned all assigned hotel rooms to high standard, ensuring readiness for new guests.
  • Maintained communal areas to meet hotel quality standards for cleanliness.
  • Worked effectively as a part of a team to ensure that all rooms were ready for guest check-in, supporting colleagues when necessary and helping to maintain smooth workflow during busy periods.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations, ensuring that cleaning procedures were carried out in line with company policies and industry standards for guest safety.
  • Reported any maintenance issues to the appropriate team to ensure a timely solution.

Education

QQI Level 5 - Office Administration

St. Anne's College of Further Education
Tullow
01-2020

Leaving Certificate -

Tullow Community School
Tullow
01-2019

Junior Certificate -

Tullow Community School
Tullow
01-2016

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Complaint resolution
  • Issue resolution
  • Conflict resolution
  • Stock replenishment
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Deadline management
  • Composure under pressure
  • Event coordination
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking
  • Customer relationship management
  • Teamwork
  • Time management

Hobbies and interests

  • Crafts (cross-stitch, diamond painting, embroidery)
  • Reading
  • Zumba
  • Gaming

References

References are available upon request

Timeline

Service Colleague

Asda
09.2025 - Current

Front of House Staff,

Beetees
07.2024 - 12.2024

Bar Associate

Wetherspoons
05.2023 - 04.2024

Boba Barista

Bobobo
06.2022 - 04.2023

Volunteer Events Manager

Hydreon Corporation (Lifeboat Network)
02.2022 - 03.2023

Volunteer Support Representative

Hydreon Corporation (Lifeboat Network)
01.2022 - 09.2022

Accommodation Assistant

Mount Wolsey Hotel
06.2021 - 07.2021

QQI Level 5 - Office Administration

St. Anne's College of Further Education

Leaving Certificate -

Tullow Community School

Junior Certificate -

Tullow Community School
Kate Finn