Leila Martin
Clacton On Sea,Essex
Summary
I am a driven, hardworking, and creative person with bundles of enthusiasm. I adore any opportunity to use my skills and excel in a new environment. I am a real people person and find it easy to communicate well with others and work both within a team and on an individual basis. A confident, driven, and passionate individual with a strong desire to succeed.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales Executive
Glyn Hopkin Ltd, Kia
2023.05 - Current
- I am currently working as a Car Sales Executive for the continuously growing brand, Kia.
- As a competitive industry to be apart of, I have to work well both independently and in a team, in a pressured environment, to hit targets and standards.
- I also need to be able to meet deadlines for end-of-month targets and promote additional products, to the customers to assist with the maintenance of their vehicle.
- Fostered a positive team environment, resulting in increased morale and performance amongst staff members.
Showroom Advisor
B&Q
2022.08 - 2023.05
- Here, I was working as an interior designer for kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms
- As a part of the showrooms team, it is my role to welcome clients, gain a rapport and create designs to match their requirements
- I must communicate with installers and order the products needed for my clients
- I have learned over this time, how to use software to create the designs, safety requirements in a home and working on a more independent level when looking after my customer.
Care Assistant
Gairloch Care Home
2018.11 - 2022.08
- Over three years I have been working within numerous care homes throughout the pandemic to provide care for the Elderly and Dementia
- This included giving residents assistance with their daily activities, for example, personal care, feeding and drinking, mobilising, and encouraging them to be as independent as possible.
Sales Executive
Glyn Hopkin Ltd, Renault and Dacia
2018.01 - 2018.11
- As a Car Sales Executive for a popular car brand, it was my responsibility to find the perfect car for clients
- This meant that I needed to have excellent communication skills whether that be via face-to-face, email or telephone
- I would have to be a confident negotiator and adapt to the different people I would come across, dependent on their needs and requirements when it came to finding them their dream car.
Team Member
Colchester Zoo
2017.04 - 2018.01
- When it came to being a team member in the catering department at Colchester Zoo, it required me to run the shops around the park
- This meant I would have to handle cash, open, and close the shops, serve members of the public and manage food and drink
- I would have to be able to cope well in busy environments over the summer period and work well in a team.
Bartender and Waitress
The Manor
2016.10 - 2017.04
- As a bartender and waitress in a busy gastropub, it allowed me to gain a lot of skills when it comes to working with members of the public
- It was my duty to demonstrate a high level of customer service and welcoming atmosphere when having their meal
- As well as understanding the importance of hygiene safety within the workplace.
Coffee Shop Assistant
Cup of Coffee
2016.02 - 2016.10
- Cup of Coffee was a popular destination in the town centre for members of the pub to enjoy food and drink
- Therefore, it was my responsibility to serve customers their food and drink as well as an enjoyable environment where they could relax
- It allowed me to gain confidence with talking to the public and meeting expectations in good customer service.
Team Member
Space Kingdom
2015.08 - 2016.04
Saturday Salon Assistant/Trainee Hairdresser
Ahead of Hair
2014.04 - 2015.08
Education
LEVEL 4 HIGHER EDUCATION - Environmental Science
The Open University
2019.09 - 2021.07
A LEVEL -
Clacton County High School
2016.09 - 2018.07
9 GCSE’S A-C -
Clacton County High School
2014.09 - 2016.07
Skills
- Customer Service
- Organisation
- Adaptability
- Efficiency
- Communication
- Passion
- Loyalty
- Cash Handling
- Product knowledge
Affiliations
- Gym
- Musical Theatre
- Family
- Animals
- Sightseeing
- Reading
Timeline
Sales Executive
Glyn Hopkin Ltd, Kia
2023.05 - Current
Showroom Advisor
B&Q
2022.08 - 2023.05
LEVEL 4 HIGHER EDUCATION - Environmental Science
The Open University
2019.09 - 2021.07
Care Assistant
Gairloch Care Home
2018.11 - 2022.08
Sales Executive
Glyn Hopkin Ltd, Renault and Dacia
2018.01 - 2018.11
Team Member
Colchester Zoo
2017.04 - 2018.01
Bartender and Waitress
The Manor
2016.10 - 2017.04
A LEVEL -
Clacton County High School
2016.09 - 2018.07
Coffee Shop Assistant
Cup of Coffee
2016.02 - 2016.10
Team Member
Space Kingdom
2015.08 - 2016.04
9 GCSE’S A-C -
Clacton County High School
2014.09 - 2016.07
Saturday Salon Assistant/Trainee Hairdresser
Ahead of Hair
2014.04 - 2015.08