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Lauren Leach

Brighton,United Kingdom
Lauren Leach

Summary

Friendly and approachable individual with excellent communication skills. Builds relationships easily and encourages participation in group settings. Moreover, a proactive and engaging mediator with practical health and safety knowledge. Eager and always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments whilst accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Organised childcare professional adept at staying organised and managing hectic schedules. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with discipline issues. In conclusion, a detail-oriented team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Koru Kids
Brighton, Brighton and Hove

Professional Nanny
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Supervised children's play at home and in external settings, ensuring their physical safety at all times.
  • Encouraged children to express themselves confidently by cultivating safe, stimulating environments.
  • Continuously exceeded parent expectations by accommodating last-minute schedule changes.
  • Modelled appropriate social behaviours, promoting empathy, kindness and concern for others.
  • Safely transported children to and from school, events and activities, maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and trust.

Barracudas
New Brighton, East Sussex

Activity Leader
07.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Completed and filed daily records, accident and incident forms, and records of plans and routines.
  • Integrated academic and vocational based curriculum to help students learn and acquire life skills.
  • Supervised age-appropriate games, language and playground activities, reinforcing learning concepts to boost skill development.
  • Collaborated with administration to assess needs and develop initial ideas.
  • Performed sports coaching, delivering high-energy, fun and inclusive sessions for students regardless of level and ability.
  • Facilitated smooth running of programmes by preparing activity-related documentation.

Office
Brighton

Customer Assistant
02.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview


  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Collaborated effectively with team members to ensure successful stock replenishment, visual merchandising, and loss prevention efforts in a franchise setting
  • Time Management: Efficiently managed time and prioritized tasks to meet deadlines while balancing multiple responsibilities, such as stock replenishment, product rotation, and visual merchandising, within the fast-paced retail environment
  • Problem-solving: Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by proactively identifying and resolving issues related to stock management, visual merchandising challenges, and customer inquiries, ensuring smooth store operations
  • Adaptability: Successfully adapted to changing tasks and responsibilities within a short period, seamlessly transitioning between stock replenishment, product rotation, and visual merchandising tasks to meet the dynamic needs of the retail environment
  • Actively contribute to achieving personal and team Key Performance Indicators (KPIS)

Vans
Brighton

Customer Assistant
06.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Demonstrated the importance of teamwork by actively contributing to stock replenishment, ensuring shelves were consistently well-stocked for customers' convenience
  • Played a key role in managing visual merchandising, creating attractive displays that enhanced the store's aesthetics and improved product visibility
  • Implemented effective product rotation strategies to maintain freshness and minimize waste, ensuring customers always received high-quality items
  • Prioritized loss prevention measures to protect the store's assets and minimize inventory shrinkage
  • Fostered a smooth and efficient process for both staff members and customers through collaborative efforts in various areas
  • Strived to leave a lasting positive impression on customers, aiming to build loyalty and encourage repeat visits
  • Recognized the significance of the overall store experience, going beyond transactions and focusing on creating a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere.

Pull & Bear
Brighton

Customer Assistant
10.2021 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Handled shipping orders, ensuring accurate packaging and timely shipment of products
  • Assisted customers with online orders, providing support and resolving any issues or inquiries
  • Demonstrated cashier balancing skills, accurately managing cash transactions and maintaining register accuracy
  • Contributed to stock room replenishment, organizing inventory and ensuring shelves were well-stocked to meet customer demands
  • Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to meet the fast-paced nature of the retail environment
  • Adapted quickly to new roles and responsibilities within a short period of time, showcasing versatility and a proactive attitude.

Tesco
Exeter

Warehouse Assistant
06.2019 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Effectively pre-sorted products, organized warehouse cages, and assisted colleagues with shelf stocking as part of my job responsibilities
  • Possessed a diverse skill set through comprehensive training, enabling me to provide support to various departments, such as working on the till, stocking chilled, frozen, and grocery shelves, or unloading stock from delivery vans
  • Ensured a smooth and efficient checkout experience by proficiently operating the till and handling customer transactions
  • Applied expertise in stocking chilled, frozen, and grocery shelves, adhering to proper rotation and expiration date guidelines
  • Efficiently unloaded stock from delivery vans and organized inventory in designated storage areas
  • Adapted quickly to changing tasks and environments, showcasing flexibility and a proactive approach in fulfilling job responsibilities.

Iceland
Exeter

Customer Assistant
12.2017 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Successfully handled diverse responsibilities, including tiling, stock management, packing deliveries, and providing customer assistance
  • Managed deliveries effectively through both phone and online platforms, ensuring seamless solutions for customers
  • Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining a positive attitude
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and enhance operational efficiency
  • Maintained accurate stock levels through efficient inventory tracking and replenishment strategies
  • Adapted quickly to changing work environments and tasks, displaying flexibility and a proactive attitude
  • Proactively sought opportunities to learn and improve skills, contributing to overall team success.

Education

University of Brighton
Brighton

Primary Education (3-7 years) BA(Hons) from Education
09.2020 - 06.2023

University overview

Exeter College

Diploma from Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator)
09.2019 - 06.2020

University overview

Exeter College
Exeter

Certificate from Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator)
09.2018 - 09.2019

University overview

Exeter College
Exeter

Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science from Exercise Science
09.2017 - 07.2018

University overview

St James Academy
Exeter, Devon

09.2012 - 06.2017

University overview

Additional science - C I.T-B Health and social care - Distinction Religious studies - C Math's-4 England literature - 6 English language-5 History - B Food technology - B

Skills

  • Safeguarding awareness
  • Educational development planning
  • Event coordination
  • Self-directed
  • Coordinating programme activities
  • Resolving errors

Timeline

Professional Nanny
Koru Kids
09.2023 - Current
Activity Leader
Barracudas
07.2023 - 08.2023
Customer Assistant
Office
02.2023 - 06.2023
Customer Assistant
Vans
06.2022 - 01.2023
Customer Assistant
Pull & Bear
10.2021 - 12.2021
University of Brighton
Primary Education (3-7 years) BA(Hons) from Education
09.2020 - 06.2023
Exeter College
Diploma from Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator)
09.2019 - 06.2020
Warehouse Assistant
Tesco
06.2019 - 08.2021
Exeter College
Certificate from Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator)
09.2018 - 09.2019
Customer Assistant
Iceland
12.2017 - 06.2019
Exeter College
Physical Activity, Fitness and Exercise Science from Exercise Science
09.2017 - 07.2018
St James Academy
09.2012 - 06.2017
Lauren Leach