Lakshana Karunakaran
High Wycombe,BKM
Summary
Business Management student inspired to work in the finance and data analytics industry. Developed an understanding of analytics through academic coursework and practical experiences using Excel, IBM SPSS, and Google Data Analytics. Seeking for a job to apply knowledge and skills to the real business environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Shift leader
Tesco Express
High Wycombe
2025.12 - Current
- Implemented new procedures which boosted overall productivity.
- Maintained high standards of customer service for improved satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening procedures during shifts for seamless transition between different teams on duty.
- Assisted customers in product selection, improving sales figures consistently.
- Liaised with management regularly, ensuring alignment of shift goals with overall business objectives.
- Ensured smooth operational flow by effectively managing shift schedules.
- Facilitated positive work culture through open communication and feedback sessions.
- Provided instructions and feedback to team during shifts.
Customer Assistant
MFG
Maidenhead
2023.06 - 2025.12
- Controlled and balanced inventory levels, keeping stock shelves full and tidy at all times.
- Systematically checked internal systems for validity, maintaining accurate stock records and smooth daily operations.
- Enhanced communication and problem-solving by answering customers' inquiries and making an efficient shopping experience.
- Demonstrated great organisational and customer service skills by executing delivery orders, timely order fulfillment, and providing knowledgeable product support.
- Maintained a high rate of transactional accuracy on multiple payment methods while shipping and moving delicate products securely.
Cashier
Southern Fried Chicken
High Wycombe
2024.08 - 2025.04
- Reconciled and balanced daily cash transactions for financial reporting.
- Accurately processed cash, cheque and card payments.
- Supported accurate end-of-day financial reporting.
- Maintained a high rate of transactional accuracy on multiple payment methods while shipping and moving delicate products securely.
- Ensured payment, exchanges and returns were made appropriately and correctly.
- Developed a good working relationship with coworkers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Surrey
Guildford 2024.09 - 2027.06
A-levels - Accountancy, Business, Philosophy & Ethics
The Highcrest Academy Sixth Form
2022.09 - 2024.06
Skills
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Data visualisation
- Teamwork
- Adaptable and flexible
- Excel
- Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Charts)
- IBM SPSS
- Google Sheets
- Data Cleaning
- Leadership acumen
- Data Visualisation
- Financial Reporting
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Puzzles, Drawing, Gaming, Chess, Photography
PROJECT AND COURSES
Data Analysis and Visualisation (IBM SPSS) – Practiced data processing and manipulation, performing descriptive and inferential statistical analyses (including t-tests and ANOVA), interpreting results, and producing graphical representations. Applied these techniques to real-world case studies., Google Data Analytics Certificate (Coursera) – Completed end-to-end data cleaning and visualisation projects using Excel and Sheets, Deloitte Data Analytics Virtual Experience (Forage) – Simulated real client data analysis and reporting tasks.
Certification
Certificate in Data Analytics
LANGUAGES
Tamil - Native
Timeline
Shift leader
Tesco Express
2025.12 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Surrey
2024.09 - 2027.06
Cashier
Southern Fried Chicken
2024.08 - 2025.04
Customer Assistant
MFG
2023.06 - 2025.12
A-levels - Accountancy, Business, Philosophy & Ethics
The Highcrest Academy Sixth Form
2022.09 - 2024.06