LARISSA SCHARF
Twickenham,Richmond upon Thames
Summary
Engaging student seeking experience in news reporting and feature writing. Skilled in researching, fact-checking and interviewing sources. Writes clearly and meets tight deadlines.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Volunteer Worker
MVZ Hospital
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
2022.07 - 2022.08
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, carrying out and reporting regular observations.
- Collected samples and prepared them for lab analysis.
- Supported physicians in the operating room.
Cashier
Kaufland GmBH & Co.KG
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
2021.06 - 2022.08
- Delivered outstanding customer care with proactive sales and listening skills.
- Answered questions about store policies and concerns politely and professionally, supporting positive customer experiences.
- Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
- Processed sales, exchange and refund transactions efficiently to reduce customer waiting times.
Waitress
Trattoria “Pane e Vino”
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
2019.11 - 2020.03
- Provided friendly, courteous service, maximizing positive customer satisfaction ratings.
- Kept guest tables neat and tidy by regularly clearing away dirty dishes and used glasses and wiping down surfaces.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
Retail Worker
Diller “Schneeballen”
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
2018.10 - 2019.11
- Created appealing merchandising displays to grow sales
- Maintained meticulous store appearance through cleaning and organizing
Internship
Hotel “ Rappen”
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
2019.02 - 2019.03
- Drafted and distributed agendas, instruction materials and evaluation forms before training sessions.
Swimming Teacher
“Wassermäuse”
Ansbach
2018.09 - 2018.12
- Delivered fun, practical swimming programmes to meet class objectives.
- Established and maintained excellent customer relationships, putting pupils at ease with confident, can-do attitude.
Volunteer Worker
Old People's Home
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
2017.09 - 2018.08
- Worked with compassion and empathy to engage people from diverse backgrounds.
- Provided individualized support and guidance for service users across range of issues to enhance wellbeing.
Education
Freelance and Feature Writing
London School of Journalism
London 03/2023 -
A-Levels - German, Ethics, Mathematics, English, Sports
Reichsstadt Gymnasium
Rothenburg ob der Tauber 09/2013 - 06/2022
Skills
- ECDL - advanced training in dealing with operating systems of all kind
- Empathy
- Ability to work in a team
- Sense of responsibility
- Quick assessment ability
- Self-management
- High frustration tolerance
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
German
Native
French
Advanced (C1)
Latin
Intermediate (B1)
Italian
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Volunteer Worker
MVZ Hospital
2022.07 - 2022.08
Cashier
Kaufland GmBH & Co.KG
2021.06 - 2022.08
Waitress
Trattoria “Pane e Vino”
2019.11 - 2020.03
Internship
Hotel “ Rappen”
2019.02 - 2019.03
Retail Worker
Diller “Schneeballen”
2018.10 - 2019.11
Swimming Teacher
“Wassermäuse”
2018.09 - 2018.12
Volunteer Worker
Old People's Home
2017.09 - 2018.08
Freelance and Feature Writing
London School of Journalism
03/2023 -
A-Levels - German, Ethics, Mathematics, English, Sports
Reichsstadt Gymnasium
09/2013 - 06/2022