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
2024.04 - 2026.01
- 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
2024.02 - 2024.03
- 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
2021.09 - 2022.10
- 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
2019.11 - 2020.09
- 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
2018.09 - 2018.11
- 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 2020.09 - 2023.08
A-levels - Psychology, History, Sociology, English Literature
The Clarendon Academy
Trowbridge, Wiltshire 2018.09 - 2020.03
GCSEs -
The Clarendon Academy
Trowbridge, Wiltshire 2013.09 - 2018.07
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
2024.04 - 2026.01
Public Area Cleaner
Apex Hotel
2024.02 - 2024.03
Front of House Assistant
Winchester Student Union Bar
2021.09 - 2022.10
BSc(Hons) - English Linguistics
The University of Winchester
2020.09 - 2023.08
Sunday Sales Assistant
Mastershoe
2019.11 - 2020.09
General Sales Assistant
Matalan
2018.09 - 2018.11
A-levels - Psychology, History, Sociology, English Literature
The Clarendon Academy
2018.09 - 2020.03
GCSEs -
The Clarendon Academy
2013.09 - 2018.07