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Education
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Lois Mackay

Lois Mackay

Exeter,England

Summary

Motivated graduate in Uniformed Protective Services with strong customer service experience. Skilled in resolving issues, managing stock, and maintaining store organisation. Eager to contribute to a permanent role while furthering professional development through training.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Retail worker

Superdrug
Exeter, Devon
2023.10 - Current
  • Consistently met personal sales goals whilst providing excellent customer service.
  • Handled returns or exchanges professionally maintaining high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of products by answering customer queries effectively.
  • Received deliveries and stocked goods on shelves efficiently for easy accessibility.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, leading to improved customer satisfaction.
  • Operated till accurately to ensure smooth checkout process.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner, resolving issues promptly.
  • Educated customers on product features and benefits resulting in increased sales.
  • Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
  • Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate stockroom management.
  • Managed daily administration process associated with sales, stock control and deliveries, ensuring all orders were progressed on time.
  • Monitored and reported suspicious activity to security officer to avoid theft.
  • Requested and checked customer IDs at checkout for age-restricted products.

Front of house team member

Doublelocks, Exeter.
Exeter, Devon
2021.05 - 2023.09

Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, creating a welcoming atmosphere.

  • Greeted customers, presented menus and shared information about available special items.
  • Assisted customers with menu selection, offering knowledge of current special dishes and personal recommendations to build rapport.
  • Recommended menu items to guests, enhancing their dining experience.
  • Balanced the needs of multiple tables whilst maintaining excellent customer service.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during peak times.
  • Checked guest satisfaction regularly, addressing any issues promptly.
  • Cooperated closely with other team members to meet and exceed guests' expectations.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of meals.
  • Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to respective tables to meet timely expectations.
  • Cleaned and set tables quickly after customers left to maximise restaurant capacity.
  • Coordinated seating arrangements for efficient restaurant management.
  • Contributed to team success by maintaining cleanliness and organisation in work areas.
  • Followed health and hygiene standards when handling food and cleaning restaurants.
  • Upheld rigorous hygiene standards in all front-of-house areas.
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Informed customers regarding ingredients used to address allergy and dietary issues.
  • Alerted kitchen teams to specific guest criteria, including food allergies and intolerances.
  • Maintained excellent level of service of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.

Education

GCSEs -

St Peters C of E School
Exeter
09/2018 - 06/2023

NVQ Level 3 - Uniformed Protective Services

Exeter College
Exeter
09/2024 - 06/2026

Skills

  • Cash handling experience
  • Payment Processing
  • Food hygiene
  • Dietary requirements
  • Stock rotation knowledge
  • Order taking
  • Sales target achievement
  • Extensive product knowledge
  • Front-of-house customer care
  • Store opening and closing
  • Customer relationship building
  • Client relations
  • Confident communicator
  • Positive attitude
  • Professional etiquette
  • ID verification

Affiliations

Spending time with family and friends

Walking my beloved Hungarian Viszla, Margo!

Travelling and exploring new places

Fashion and music

Trying different foods

Good coffee!

Timeline

Retail worker

Superdrug
2023.10 - Current

Front of house team member

Doublelocks, Exeter.
2021.05 - 2023.09

GCSEs -

St Peters C of E School
09/2018 - 06/2023

NVQ Level 3 - Uniformed Protective Services

Exeter College
09/2024 - 06/2026
Lois Mackay