Ricardo Samba Baldé
Nottingham,United Kingdom
Summary
Passionate and hardworking, loyal employee with a solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. I value the experiences and knowledge I acquire in all jobs and roles I take part in, priding myself on my work ethic, never settling for the bare minimum. Always open to new endeavours to get to know the unknown and with that refine my skills to become a better version of myself day in day out.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
General Service Assistant
Holiday Inn
Nottingham
03.2022 - 07.2025
- General Service Assistant operating the bar, restaurant, at times reception and kitchen.
- Covered duty manager shifts and was nominated for Manager Service Assistant training.
Agent
Syft (Indeed Flex)
Nottingham
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Worked various roles to gain more knowledge in the working world while balancing my other jobs.
Asda Colleague
ASDA
Derby
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Helped during the holiday festivities as an overnight shelf stocker.
Warehouse Operative
Boots
Nottingham
04.2020 - 09.2021
- While working in Boots during COVID, at Nottingham Boots' site, I worked as a picker, collecting items and putting them in a tote on a conveyor belt.
- Worked in Burton for a while as a packer due to COVID affecting workload in Nottingham.
Staff Member
McDonald's
Eastbourne
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked as a crew member taking care of all tasks, including customer service, food preparation, and maintaining a clean environment and work station.
Staff Member
Padaria Portuguesa
Lisbon
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Production and selling of bakery and pastry products.
Bartender
Ginos
Lisbon
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Bartender at Gino's Restaurant, learned how to make some restaurant desserts and how to serve different drinks and beverages.
Marketing Assistant
Ventask
Lisbon
05.2019
- Development of the brand's products on the international market in a call centre.
Cashier
McDonald's
Lisbon
06.2018 - 12.2018
- My first career job helped me develop my communication and working skills, while adapting to a new environment, creating meaningful relationships and improving my confidence. Worked mostly as a cashier.
Education
GSCE - Human Sciences Course in Languages and the Humanities
Escola Secundaria D. Dinis
09.2015 - 07.2018
Psychology BSc - Psychology
University of Derby
Derby 09.2021 - 06.2025
Skills
- Leadership
- Decision Making
- Effective Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Creativity
- Food safety
- Conflict resolution
- Cash handling
- Attention to detail
- Calm under pressure
- Resourcefulness
- Public Relations
- Upselling
Languages
Portuguese
Native
English
Fluent
Spanish
Advanced
German
Elementary
French
Elementary
References
- Carrie Childs, University of Derby Teacher, c.childs@derby.ac.uk, +441332594286
- Indika Marasinghe, Manager, indikamarasinghe99@gmail.com, +447490168821
Hobbies and Interests
- Basketball
- Gym
- Music
- Photography
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 14/03/2001
- Nationality: Portuguese
Timeline
General Service Assistant
Holiday Inn
03.2022 - 07.2025
Asda Colleague
ASDA
10.2021 - 12.2021
Psychology BSc - Psychology
University of Derby
09.2021 - 06.2025
Agent
Syft (Indeed Flex)
03.2021 - 01.2023
Warehouse Operative
Boots
04.2020 - 09.2021
Staff Member
McDonald's
12.2019 - 03.2020
Staff Member
Padaria Portuguesa
07.2019 - 10.2019
Bartender
Ginos
07.2019 - 10.2019
Marketing Assistant
Ventask
05.2019
Cashier
McDonald's
06.2018 - 12.2018
GSCE - Human Sciences Course in Languages and the Humanities
Escola Secundaria D. Dinis
09.2015 - 07.2018
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