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Keira Tighe

Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire,England

Summary

Experienced retail professional with a strong background in customer service, stock control, and cash handling. Demonstrates expertise in product ordering, invoice and statement processing, and store opening and closing duties. Skilled in face-to-face selling, barcode scanning, and product placement strategies to optimise sales performance. Adept at maintaining cleanliness standards, executing window dressing, and managing online order processing with precision. Resilient under pressure and recognised for delivering outstanding customer care while confidently communicating with diverse clientele. Committed to leveraging product knowledge and strategic skills to drive operational excellence and enhance customer satisfaction.

Overview

18
18
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Assistant

Health and Beauty Pharmacy
Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire
01.2024 - Current
  • Handled shop displays to keep presentation high and inviting.
  • Processed invoices and statements to keep payments on schedule.
  • Completed daily cashing up of tills at end of day.
  • Ran multiple in-store Clarins events with a colleague for relaxed treatments.
  • Ordered products for the shop to keep shelves well stocked.
  • Wrapped gifts to a high standard for customer satisfaction.
  • Answered customer enquiries with prompt responses about products and services.
  • Performed closing duties, including cleaning floors and surfaces, securing premises.
  • Maintained clean, presentable product displays through merchandising checks and deep cleans.
  • Monitored product expiration dates to reduce wastage and maintain quality.
  • Built strong inventory knowledge to support merchandise enquiries.
  • Supported customers with accurate product information during busy periods.

Sales Assistant/ waitress

Brill Antique Fair
Brill , Buckinghamshire
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Handled cash payments and gave correct change to customers daily.
  • Greeted customers politely and confirmed exact items matched needs.
  • Served tea and coffee to customers to reduce waiting time.
  • Prepared breakfast for customers while they browsed antiques.

Sales Assistant

Fruits and Roots
Chalfont St Giles , Buckinghamshire
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Gave customers correct change using cash and card totals.
  • Rotated stock to keep products within use-by dates.
  • Maintained tidy, safe shopping areas following health and safety guidelines.
  • Processed sales transactions accurately with quick cash and card handling.
  • Restocked shop-floor items promptly to maintain store presentation.
  • Built strong customer rapport through friendly, attentive service.

Education

A-Levels - Performing Arts

Chalfonts Community College
Chalfont St Peter , Buckinghamshire
09.2022 - 09.2024

A-Levels - Fine Art

Chalfonts Community College
Chalfont St Peter , Buckinghamshire
09.2022 - 06.2024

A-Levels - Photography

Chalfonts Comunity College
Chalfont St Peter , Buckinghamshire
09.2022 - 06.2024

GCSEs - Drama

Chalfonts Community College
Chalfont St Peter , Buckinghamshire
09.2019 - 07.2022

GCSEs - English Language

Chalfonts Community College
Chalfont St Peter , Buckinghamshire
09.2019 - 07.2022

NVQ Level 1 - Beauty Therapy

Chalfonts Community College
Chalfont St Peter , Buckinghamshire
09.2019 - 07.2022

GCSEs - Fine Art

Chalfonts Community College
Chalfont St Peter , Buckinghamshire
09.2019 - 07.2022

GCSEs - English Literature

Chalfonts Community College
Chalfont St Giles , Buckinghamshire
09.2019 - 07.2020

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Stock control
  • Cash handling
  • Product ordering
  • Invoice and statement processing
  • Customer care
  • Gift wrapping
  • Stock rotation
  • Till and cash handling
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Resilient under pressure
  • Confident communicator
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Face-to-face selling
  • Barcode scanning
  • Product knowledge
  • Store opening and closing duties
  • Product placement strategies
  • Online order processing
  • Window dressing

Hobbies and interests

  • Baking
  • The Gym
  • Doing Friends and Families Nails
  • Formula 1

Timeline

Retail Sales Assistant

Health and Beauty Pharmacy
01.2024 - Current

Sales Assistant/ waitress

Brill Antique Fair
09.2023 - 05.2024

A-Levels - Performing Arts

Chalfonts Community College
09.2022 - 09.2024

A-Levels - Fine Art

Chalfonts Community College
09.2022 - 06.2024

A-Levels - Photography

Chalfonts Comunity College
09.2022 - 06.2024

Sales Assistant

Fruits and Roots
04.2022 - 12.2023

GCSEs - Drama

Chalfonts Community College
09.2019 - 07.2022

GCSEs - English Language

Chalfonts Community College
09.2019 - 07.2022

NVQ Level 1 - Beauty Therapy

Chalfonts Community College
09.2019 - 07.2022

GCSEs - Fine Art

Chalfonts Community College
09.2019 - 07.2022

GCSEs - English Literature

Chalfonts Community College
09.2019 - 07.2020
Keira Tighe