Keah Fisher
Trowbridge,Wiltshire
Summary
An enthusiastic Linguistics graduate with 4+ years of experience in fast paced environments. Offering strong organisation and independence gained from managing a Charity Shop alone; as well as a love for continued learning needed for pricing. Excited to pursue the Junior Cataloguer role with Rooke Books.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Charity Shop Supervisor
Mercy In Action
Trowbridge
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Teamwork and communication are integral given the small number of staff and frequent lone shifts
- Sundays focused on taking off old stock while being aware of customer needs
- Researching skills required to ensure accurate pricing of new brands and understanding current trends
- Being aware of staff safety while handling donations by following correct handling techniques and wearing gloves when needed
Public Area Cleaner
Apex Hotel
Bath, Wiltshire
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Ensured all public areas (e.g., bathrooms, reception, stairs, spa, gym etc.) were clean and hazard-free at all times
- Trained in COSHH, manual handling, and health and safety
- Prioritised busy guest areas over low-traffic staff areas to guarantee a positive guest experience
- Adhered to strict cleaning schedules
Front of House Assistant
Winchester Student Union Bar
Winchester
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted fellow Front of House, bar staff and security to keep the venue running safely and smoothly
- Upheld cleanliness standards by dealing with spillages and hazardous waste quickly and efficiently
- Handled sensitive information and situations as comes with the high pressure bar environment
- Received employee of the month three times during employment
Sunday Sales Assistant
Mastershoe
Trowbridge
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Answered calls to the store with a professional and helpful attitude
- Managed refunds, exchanges and purchases in a timely manner
- Learnt about the brands we sold to provide personal guidance to customers
General Sales Assistant
Matalan
Trowbridge
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Collected online orders swiftly by learning the numerical systems in place
- Worked independently cleaning sections of the store to improve the shopping experience
- Collaborated with co-workers during busier periods making sure all areas were covered
- Offered the position of till champion to alter prices and override age restricted products
Education
BSc(Hons) - English Linguistics
The University of Winchester
Winchester 09.2020 - 08.2023
A-levels - Psychology, History, Sociology, English Literature
The Clarendon Academy
Trowbridge, Wiltshire 09.2018 - 03.2020
GCSEs -
The Clarendon Academy
Trowbridge, Wiltshire 09.2013 - 07.2018
Affiliations
- Reading - specifically non-fiction on linguistics, fish or spiders; and horror fiction
- Walking trails around Wiltshire
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Charity Shop Supervisor
Mercy In Action
04.2024 - 01.2026
Public Area Cleaner
Apex Hotel
02.2024 - 03.2024
Front of House Assistant
Winchester Student Union Bar
09.2021 - 10.2022
BSc(Hons) - English Linguistics
The University of Winchester
09.2020 - 08.2023
Sunday Sales Assistant
Mastershoe
11.2019 - 09.2020
General Sales Assistant
Matalan
09.2018 - 11.2018
A-levels - Psychology, History, Sociology, English Literature
The Clarendon Academy
09.2018 - 03.2020
GCSEs -
The Clarendon Academy
09.2013 - 07.2018