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Education
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Lydia Thomas

Newport, Gwent

Summary

Hardworking student, ethusiatic to start work immediately, with good study skills, strong academic record and readiness to take on demanding assignments. Applies education and personal talents to learn new subjects in detail and delve into challenging topics. Learns quickly and brings a few software abilities.

Offering solid foundation in customer service and team management. Knowledgeable about stock control, merchandising, and creating welcoming retail environment.

Knowledgeable about customer service, teamwork, and time management through diverse work experiences. Ready to use and develop communication, problem-solving, and multitasking skills in any work position.

Work history

Volunteer retail assistant

Sue Langford
Ammanford, Carmarthenshire
2024.09 - 2024.12
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and product information.
  • Managed till operations to facilitate smooth transactions.
  • Worked extra hours during busy periods to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Served as an effective liaison between customers and management for better communication.
  • Assisted shoppers find desired products, enhancing their retail experience.
  • Assisted in stock taking, ensuring accurate inventory management.
  • Promptly unpacked, shelved or stored product deliveries to reduce clutter.
  • Followed cleaning and disinfecting procedures to maintain shop cleanliness, safeguarding health and wellbeing of customers and staff.
  • Greeted customers upon arrival, locating extra stock in storage room and providing purchase advice to ensure satisfaction.

volunteer caterer

(There's no name for the employer)
At public events
  • Handled complex dietary needs with sensitivity and professionalism.
  • I did this work with different church events and camps, to gain experience dealing with people, learning to multi-task and also help in the community.
  • Collaborated closely with event planners, ensuring perfect alignment with theme and decor.
  • Planned ingredient amounts to prevent waste or overages.
  • Set up event area and line service in line with event theme.

teaching assistant

(no name) volunteered at a church
Newport
  • Encouraged pupil autonomy through guided independent study initiatives.
  • Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
  • Participated in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
  • Ensured safety of pupils during extracurricular activities for an accident-free environment.
  • Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.

Education

GCSEs - Maths, English, Health and social care Level 2

Cardiff and vale college
Cardiff city centre
2025.09 -

GCSEs - Maths, English, Biology, Sociology, Digital technology, Religious studies.

Neath (nptc) college
Neath

Skills

  • Food pairing knowledge
  • Strong initiative
  • Experience with vegan cuisine
  • Outgoing and energetic
  • Presentation skills
  • Stock control
  • Dress code adherence
  • Cash handling experience
  • Price tagging competence
  • Time management expertise
  • Good communication

Affiliations

  • Hobbies; watching movies, singing, holidays, work ethics, going out.
  • Interests; Music, teacher assistant, cooking, and education.

Accomplishments

    Have participated in playing at the Royal college of music

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

GCSEs - Maths, English, Health and social care Level 2

Cardiff and vale college
2025.09 -

Volunteer retail assistant

Sue Langford
2024.09 - 2024.12

volunteer caterer

(There's no name for the employer)

teaching assistant

(no name) volunteered at a church

GCSEs - Maths, English, Biology, Sociology, Digital technology, Religious studies.

Neath (nptc) college
Lydia Thomas