Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Laura Grace Parker

Knebworth,Hertfordshire

Summary

I am a naturally caring and calm person, I love working in an environment where I’m able to help and care for others. I have worked in extreme circumstances where I have made a massive difference where people were trying to commit suicide and I was the person listening to them and sending the help needed or in other circumstances was the first person they spoke to after bereavement of loved ones. I have found that in my other job roles, although more subtle this level of care and consideration is still present helping people to feel better about themselves.




Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

NHS call handler, coach and auditor

NHS
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
04.2011 - 04.2014

My role was to answer calls which varied from suicide attempts, giving CPR instructions over the line to colds, to help people in the most efficient and kind way possible. I progressed to be a coach to others where I would advise them on the correct action and sequence of help for the patients and to audit other members of staffs calls to regulate patient safety. I would also help to organise patient appointments.

Account Manager

Clarins
London Colney, Hertfordshire
11.2004 - 07.2008

Overall running of the account where I was responsible for reaching targets, the growth of the business, organising event, stock control, counter treatments and staff happiness and training.

Beauty Therapist

Sopwell House
At Albans, Hertfordshire
03.2002 - 11.2004

Working with Clarins, Aromatherapy Associates and Jessica producing a range of treatments with high customer care, maintaining high health and hygiene standards required within a salon and organising the appointment diary for the salon.

Beauty Therapist

The Spa, Odyssey Fitness Club
Knebworth, Hertfordshire
01.2001 - 04.2002

Working as a beauty therapist with Decleor, Elemis and Jessica beauty products.

Beauty Therapist

Aveda Chakra Rooms
London
01.2000 - 02.2002

Working with treatments based on Ayurvedic philosophies. Working in Libertys, Harvey Nichols, Dickens and Jones and Barkers and Westbourne Grove Therapy rooms participating as both a beauty therapist and counter sales assistan.

Retail

Next
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
03.1996 - 09.1998
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Explained product benefits maximising customer engagement while driving sales.
  • Operated tills with care and precision to accurately process cash and credit card transactions.
  • Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
  • Harnessed retail knowledge to boost product turnover.

Education

B-tech National Diploma - Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing

The London College of Fashion
London
09/1995 - 06/1998

NVQ Level 3 - Reflexology

Barnfield College
Luton
09/2003 - 04/2004

Skills

I’ve worked in various areas of the beauty industry and have gained a large amount of knowledge understanding how products work and why certain ingredients are so beneficial My specialist areas were skin care and makeup but also loved holistic care where I studied aromatherapy, reiki, reflexology, crystal healing and sound wave healing

Timeline

NHS call handler, coach and auditor

NHS
04.2011 - 04.2014

Account Manager

Clarins
11.2004 - 07.2008

Beauty Therapist

Sopwell House
03.2002 - 11.2004

Beauty Therapist

The Spa, Odyssey Fitness Club
01.2001 - 04.2002

Beauty Therapist

Aveda Chakra Rooms
01.2000 - 02.2002

Retail

Next
03.1996 - 09.1998

B-tech National Diploma - Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing

The London College of Fashion
09/1995 - 06/1998

NVQ Level 3 - Reflexology

Barnfield College
09/2003 - 04/2004
Laura Grace Parker