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Katie Knight

Burgess

Summary

I have always had a passion for makeup and skincare since I was young, I love how it can give a boost to someone's confidence and love expanding their knowledge on products. Helping boost people confidence is why I have a passion for this role.


I am a motivated and high productive employee. Over recent years, I have developed a diverse set of skills and qualities, that I believe will add value to your team in this role.


I am now looking for a new opportunity where I can develop and learn more as I have a passion for continuous learning and personal development where I can continue to expand my skills.


My upbeat attitude helps contribute to an upbeat and productive working environment for me and my colleagues. I believe teamwork is a key skill in my line of work to help boost the general working environment for colleagues and customers.


I am now ready to fully embrace new adventures and challenges to make a positive impact for your company

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Account manager

Benefit Cosmetics
Crawley, West Sussex
01.2025 - Current

My roles and responsibility's include:

  • Management – Managing Brow and Beauty Experts by motivating staff and delegating roles, ensuring sales targets are met, and high customer service standards are maintained
  • Sales Goals – Achieving counter and service sales targets agreed with the area manager through delegating to Brow and Beauty advisors, making connections with customers, demonstrating products, carrying out beauty/brow services, and booking repeat appointments.
  • Teamwork – Through daily team meetings, effective communication, and recognition of positive work you will ensure the in-store teams remain motivated and work to achieve individual and counter targets
  • Promotion and Special Events – Building business with innovation by creating both in-store and external events through linkups, interdepartmental events, and counter events including new product releases and charity events.
  • Stock – Ensuring the counter remains stocked at all times and reporting any concerns to the area manager immediately.
  • Communication – Being responsible for communication between store/department managers and area managers as well as maintaining high levels of open communication on the counter.
  • Administration – Also being responsible for ensuring daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly administration is completed, and where necessary assisting with area manager administration.
  • Staff Rotas – You will ensure staff rotas are completed fairly and on a monthly basis.
  • Hygiene and Housekeeping – You will ensure the counter and displays are kept clean and hygienic at all times.

Supervisor

Starbucks Coffee
Hickstead, West Sussex
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Improved team efficiency by implementing new scheduling practices.
  • Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
  • Provided constructive feedback to staff for improved performance levels.
  • Reduced workplace conflicts through effective communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ensured smooth operations with regular maintenance checks.
  • Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, resulted in increased customer satisfaction rates.
  • Implemented hygiene standards throughout café premises for public health safety compliance.
  • Promoted seasonal beverages effectively increasing their uptake.

Barista

Costa Coffee
Burgess Hill, West Sussex
02.2019 - 12.2020
  • Trained new staff members on café operations, fostering teamwork and consistency.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in operating espresso machines with precision and care.
  • Upheld excellent relationships with regular clients fostering loyalty and repeat business.
  • Assisted in inventory control measures for effective stock management.
  • Delivered exceptional service to customers for their enjoyment and comfort.
  • Enhanced bar efficiency by keeping work areas tidy and well-stocked.
  • Implemented hygiene standards throughout café premises for public health safety compliance.


Education

A-Levels - Travel and Tourism

East Sussex College
Lewes
07.2019 - 09.2021

GCSEs - Maths

Oathall Community College
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
07.2014 - 07.2019

GCSEs - English

Oathall Community College
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
07.2014 - 07.2019

GCSEs - Science

Oathall Community College
Haywards Heath, West Sussex
07.2014 - 07.2019

Skills

  • Customer service needs
  • Strong verbal Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Brand awareness promotion
  • Complexion matching
  • Target-driven Sales Executive adept at increasing revenue, increasing client base and maximising company market share Talented at identifying sales opportunities and presenting key features of products to clients Successful at delivering team sales and customer service KPI indicators
  • Beauty consultation
  • Beauty trends
  • Social media knowledge

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Account manager

Benefit Cosmetics
01.2025 - Current

Supervisor

Starbucks Coffee
07.2021 - 12.2022

A-Levels - Travel and Tourism

East Sussex College
07.2019 - 09.2021

Barista

Costa Coffee
02.2019 - 12.2020

GCSEs - Maths

Oathall Community College
07.2014 - 07.2019

GCSEs - English

Oathall Community College
07.2014 - 07.2019

GCSEs - Science

Oathall Community College
07.2014 - 07.2019
Katie Knight