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Matthew Fellows

Welwyn garden city,Hertfordshire

Summary

Hardworking and passionate individual with strong organizational skills eager to begin a career in the recruitment industry. Proactive and productive to meet demands and expectations of clients. Reputation with colleagues for hard work, punctuality, professionalism and willingness to learn and improve. Offering strong communication and interpersonal skills, with keen ability to build relationships and understand client needs. Knowledgeable about recruitment processes with a background of 5 years in customer service and fast-paced environments. Ready to use and develop skills in negotiation, time management, and team collaboration in a recruitment consultant role.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Team Leader

Co-op Food
Welwyn, Hertfordshire
09.2025 - Current
  • Managed the day to day operations of the store, providing excellent customer service to upsell products and meet customer requirements.
  • Ensured adherence to company policy by all team members, maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Managed the store operation, ensuring all stock was filled, promotional deals visible and presentation.
  • Negotiated successful outcomes in challenging scenarios, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
  • Prioritised tasks according to urgency and importance, optimising workload allocation among team members.

Customer Team Member

Co-op Food
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
07.2022 - 09.2025
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store offerings to provide accurate information to customers queries.
  • Supported smooth workflow by helping staff across multiple store areas.
  • Offered professional, efficient point-of-sale service to minimise queuing time and maximise customer satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer issues efficiently, seeking support from supervisor when necessary.
  • Promoted membership scheme, increasing customer sign-up in line with personal targets.

Electrical assistant

G T Electrics
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
12.2024 - 02.2025
  • Supported senior electricians with repairs and fixing cable within an appropriate timeframe.
  • Assisted with the gathering of tools, running cables, clearing up mess and locating areas with work needed on them.
  • Performed tests on installed systems to confirm operational efficiency.
  • Managed the health and safety of the building, ensuring all cables, leads and equipment were monitored and kept in an organised fashion.

Online assistant

Sainsbury's
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Picked customer orders on shop floor and in warehouse environment, carefully selecting best quality produce for dispatch.
  • Minimised customer disappointments by choosing appropriate replacements for items not-in-stock.
  • Skilfully handled customer enquiries by phone, email and integrated chat system.
  • Managed over 10 customer orders per day.

Assistant match official

Monk's Walk School
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
09.2019 - 03.2020

Assisted match officials with pre-and post-game logistics.

  • Assessed grounds, game conditions and equipment to guarantee high standards of health and safety on match days.
  • Inspected uniforms, playing areas and equipment for quality and professional standards.
  • Liaised with sporting officials, coaches and players to discuss and promptly resolve conflicts.
  • Managed 10 games in a professional and impartial manner in important league and cup competitions.

Assistant Teacher

Peartree primary school
Welwyn, Hertfordshire
07.2018 - 07.2018
  • Had the opportunity to act as an assistant teacher as part of my work experience curriculum in school.
  • Assisted over 20 children in their learning and help staff with their daily duties.
  • Found this a fulfilling experience and in which I believe I gained valuable insights into the expectations of full time employment.
  • Managed challenging behaviour of 20 children effectively, reducing classroom incidents to maintain positive learning environments.
  • Monitored break and lunchtime behaviour in playground.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Installation

Level 3 Electrical Installation
North Hertfordshire College, Stevenage
08.2026

Level 2 Electrical Installation - Electrical Installation

North Hertfordshire College
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
09.2024 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Business and Broadcasting

University of East London
London
09.2022 - 04.2024

Level 3 Ext, diploma in sport coaching and fitness - Development

Oakland's College, Oaklands College
St Albans, Hertfordshire
09.2019 - 08.2021

GCSEs - General

Monk's Walk School
Welwyn Garden City
08.2019

Skills

  • Excellent communication (non verbal, verbal, written)
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Written skills
  • Sales abilities (Retail)
  • Dedicated work ethic
  • Swift problem solver
  • Customer demographics understanding
  • Team player
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Exceptional customer service

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Team Leader

Co-op Food
09.2025 - Current

Electrical assistant

G T Electrics
12.2024 - 02.2025

Level 2 Electrical Installation - Electrical Installation

North Hertfordshire College
09.2024 - 07.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Business and Broadcasting

University of East London
09.2022 - 04.2024

Customer Team Member

Co-op Food
07.2022 - 09.2025

Online assistant

Sainsbury's
10.2021 - 04.2022

Level 3 Ext, diploma in sport coaching and fitness - Development

Oakland's College, Oaklands College
09.2019 - 08.2021

Assistant match official

Monk's Walk School
09.2019 - 03.2020

Assistant Teacher

Peartree primary school
07.2018 - 07.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Installation

Level 3 Electrical Installation

GCSEs - General

Monk's Walk School
Matthew Fellows