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Miranda Sage

Miranda Sage

London

Summary

Mature and hard-working first year university student seeks flexible part time employment whilst completing studies. I am reliable and punctual with great customer service and communication skills. Experienced in retail including food sales and comfortable working in busy, high pressure environments.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Retail Assistant

Candy Store
Rochester
09.2021 - 09.2023

(References can be provided on request)

  • Working in this established confectionery store for approximately 3 years I learnt a range of valuable customer service skills
  • I used my excellent communication skills to greet customers, listen to their needs and assist them to select and purchase items., creating lasting relationships with regulars ensuring repeat business
  • Had to work in a high pressure and busy environment during festivals and holiday periods.
  • Trusted to work on till, handle cash and oversee card payments
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Carried out cleaning, maintaining impeccably high store presentation and excellent food hygiene standards
  • Continually replenished and rotated stock, maintaining accurate sales records, taking receipt of deliveries, and ensuring systems were updated
  • Ensured food items were attractively presented and displayed, including creating seasonal window displays to a entice customers into the shop
  • Punctual, reliable and supportive team member, deputised for my manager in his absence.

Volunteer Retail Assistant

PDSA Charity Shop
Chatham
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • I developed customer service and teamwork skills in this volunteer role.
  • Advised customers on options to donate goods and volunteer their time, building store resources.
  • Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Received and processed product returns.
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.

Freelance artist

Self Employed Commissions
Rainham Kent, Kent
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Achieved polished, professional artworks through meticulous attention to detail.
  • Worked on personalized graphic designs for online customers
  • Made and sold hand craft items e.g. felting, jewelry, portraits.
  • Used Photoshop, Illustrator and other software to create digital art and animations.
  • Effectively marketed myself online through social media to attract new clients.

Education

BA Honours Degree in Animation - Animation

Middlesex University
London
09.2023 -

Extended Diploma - Art and Design

University of The Creative Arts
Rochester, Medway
09.2020 - 06.2022

GCSEs -

Rainham School for Girls
Gillingham
09.2015 - 06.2020

Skills

  • Multiple deadline management
  • Merchandise display development
  • Till accuracy
  • Complaint handling
  • Store merchandise stocking
  • Restocking inventory
  • Customer advising

Interests

I enjoy making digital art and am self taught in using animation software 

I love reading books 

I enjoy Photography and Filming

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

BA Honours Degree in Animation - Animation

Middlesex University
09.2023 -

Retail Assistant

Candy Store
09.2021 - 09.2023

Extended Diploma - Art and Design

University of The Creative Arts
09.2020 - 06.2022

Freelance artist

Self Employed Commissions
01.2020 - 12.2023

Volunteer Retail Assistant

PDSA Charity Shop
03.2019 - 08.2019

GCSEs -

Rainham School for Girls
09.2015 - 06.2020
Miranda Sage