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
2022.03 - 2025.07
- 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
2021.03 - 2023.01
- Worked various roles to gain more knowledge in the working world while balancing my other jobs.
Asda Colleague
ASDA
Derby
2021.10 - 2021.12
- Helped during the holiday festivities as an overnight shelf stocker.
Warehouse Operative
Boots
Nottingham
2020.04 - 2021.09
- 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
2019.12 - 2020.03
- 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
2019.07 - 2019.10
- Production and selling of bakery and pastry products.
Bartender
Ginos
Lisbon
2019.07 - 2019.10
- Bartender at Gino's Restaurant, learned how to make some restaurant desserts and how to serve different drinks and beverages.
Marketing Assistant
Ventask
Lisbon
2019.05
- Development of the brand's products on the international market in a call centre.
Cashier
McDonald's
Lisbon
2018.06 - 2018.12
- 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
2015.09 - 2018.07
Psychology BSc - Psychology
University of Derby
Derby 2021.09 - 2025.06
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
2022.03 - 2025.07
Asda Colleague
ASDA
2021.10 - 2021.12
Psychology BSc - Psychology
University of Derby
2021.09 - 2025.06
Agent
Syft (Indeed Flex)
2021.03 - 2023.01
Warehouse Operative
Boots
2020.04 - 2021.09
Staff Member
McDonald's
2019.12 - 2020.03
Staff Member
Padaria Portuguesa
2019.07 - 2019.10
Bartender
Ginos
2019.07 - 2019.10
Marketing Assistant
Ventask
2019.05
Cashier
McDonald's
2018.06 - 2018.12
GSCE - Human Sciences Course in Languages and the Humanities
Escola Secundaria D. Dinis
2015.09 - 2018.07