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Liz McKay

Liz McKay

Summary

I am a young professional looking to take the next steps in my career. I have numerous transferable skills that I have gained through valuable experience working in retail and education. I am a consistently reliable team member, who is looking to work alongside a team of motivated and like-minded individuals to help support those in need.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Optical Assistant

Specsavers Opticians
02.2024 - Current

Managing clinical diaries to make sure patients are booked under the correct appointment types to ensure patient needs are met. Contacting patients to confirm, follow up and arrange appointments when requested by the optician or patient. Handling sensitive data inline with GDPR regulations. Handling complex prescriptions to optimising visual comfort for patients.

Bartender

Mu Mu Experience Limited
10.2023 - 01.2024

Serving alcoholic and alcohol-free beverages to customers throughout private and public events. Strictly following food hygiene regulations, Under 25? ID laws, and service refusal protocols when appropriate. Working regularly in a fast-paced and loud environment, I learnt to meet customer needs and company standards under pressure.

Teaching Assistant and EAL Lead

The Victory Academy
01.2022 - 01.2024

Supporting students with varying SEN needs during their school day. With an emphasis on meeting the students' needs, my responsibility was to log positive and negative instances, aiding all students with their academic achievements and guaranteeing the safety of every student by being present and vigilant across the school grounds, reporting to Safeguarding when necessary.

Team Leader

The Co-Operative
10.2020 - 12.2023

collaborating with 3 other Team Leaders and our Store Manager, my responsibilities were: scheduling staff based on availability and contracted hours, being The Co Op's Community representative, and shift running - ensuring the legal trading of baked and fresh goods, age restricted products and actioning any product recalls in a timely manner to meet company compliance. To guarantee legal and company requirements were met, it was my job to complete regular, time sensitive store checks.

Education

Level 3 Performing Arts

Midkent College (Gillingham)
09.2016 - 07.2018

Diploma of Higher Education - Level 2 Performing Arts

Midkent College (Gillingham)
09.2015 - 07.2016

GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Art, Photography, Media Studies and Textiles

The Maplesden Noaks School

Skills

Adaptability

Coordination and Organisation

Problem solving

Time Management

De-escalation

Managing, Training and Up-Skilling

Affiliations

  • Avian Husbandry
  • Arts and crafts
  • Gaming

Timeline

Optical Assistant

Specsavers Opticians
02.2024 - Current

Bartender

Mu Mu Experience Limited
10.2023 - 01.2024

Teaching Assistant and EAL Lead

The Victory Academy
01.2022 - 01.2024

Team Leader

The Co-Operative
10.2020 - 12.2023

Level 3 Performing Arts

Midkent College (Gillingham)
09.2016 - 07.2018

Diploma of Higher Education - Level 2 Performing Arts

Midkent College (Gillingham)
09.2015 - 07.2016

GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Art, Photography, Media Studies and Textiles

The Maplesden Noaks School
Liz McKay