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Kayra Yalcinkaya

London,Waltham Forest

Summary

Current student at the University of Essex studying psychology and an experienced shop assistant with 14 months of experience in a busy shop located in central London. Good at multitasking and communicating with others. Also knowledgeable in cash register operations and card transactions, as well as product inventory and stocking.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shop assistant

Rosebery Wines Ltd
London
07.2023 - 09.2024

Responsibilities

  • Managed the inventory of the shop to maintain accurate records and restocked shelves.
  • Handled the cash register efficiently and ensured that transactions went through.
  • Answered customer questions and also resolved complaints to meet the expected levels of service.
  • Helped in calculating the shop's daily revenue, expenses, and profit.
  • Communicated with suppliers to ensure timely restocking.
  • Maintained a clean environment for a comfortable and pleasant shopping experience.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues during busy periods.


Key achievements

  • Successfully introduced multiple new products which boosted the monthly revenue by 15% for the first two consecutive months.
  • Increased customer retention by a large amount and personalised customer experiences.
  • Negotiated lower prices with suppliers, which enabled the shop to increase its profits on certain products by at least 10%.



Education

Chingford Foundation School
London
09.2016 - 08.2021

2 A Levels in Geography and business, 1 BTEC in IT

Chingford Foundation School
London
09.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Essex
Colchester
10.2024 -

Skills

  • Proficient in all major Microsoft programmes, including complex formulae in Excel
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Inventory management experience
  • Effective customer service experience
  • Sales expertise
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Good knowledge in mathematics
  • Bilingual
  • Effective communicator

Certification

Full Driving Licence – obtained in november 2023

Languages

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Extracurricular Activities

- Assistant and team member for my Volleyball club in sixth-form, 12/2021 - 04/2023

  • Helped in setting up club events and training sessions
  • Assisted in recruiting new players and searching for new talents
  • Thrived in competitive settings by staying focused, helping the team to handle setbacks with composure, and maintaining high performance under pressure.
  • Motivated and encouraged students to stay active, keeping a positive attitude towards physical activity and sports.

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Essex
10.2024 -

Shop assistant

Rosebery Wines Ltd
07.2023 - 09.2024

2 A Levels in Geography and business, 1 BTEC in IT

Chingford Foundation School
09.2021 - 08.2023

Chingford Foundation School
09.2016 - 08.2021

Full Driving Licence – obtained in november 2023

Kayra Yalcinkaya