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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
Keah Fisher