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LARISSA SCHARF

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
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • 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
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • 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
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • 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
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Created appealing merchandising displays to grow sales
  • Maintained meticulous store appearance through cleaning and organizing

Internship

Hotel “ Rappen”
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
02.2019 - 03.2019
  • Drafted and distributed agendas, instruction materials and evaluation forms before training sessions.

Swimming Teacher

“Wassermäuse”
Ansbach
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • 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
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • 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
07.2022 - 08.2022

Cashier

Kaufland GmBH & Co.KG
06.2021 - 08.2022

Waitress

Trattoria “Pane e Vino”
11.2019 - 03.2020

Internship

Hotel “ Rappen”
02.2019 - 03.2019

Retail Worker

Diller “Schneeballen”
10.2018 - 11.2019

Swimming Teacher

“Wassermäuse”
09.2018 - 12.2018

Volunteer Worker

Old People's Home
09.2017 - 08.2018

Freelance and Feature Writing

London School of Journalism
03/2023 -

A-Levels - German, Ethics, Mathematics, English, Sports

Reichsstadt Gymnasium
09/2013 - 06/2022
LARISSA SCHARF