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Roman Thompson

Spennymoor,County Durham
Roman Thompson

Summary

Driven Store Assistant with a sales, customer service and operations management skills with 6 years experience working in various job roles. Highly skilled at fostering relationships with customers to increase loyalty and retention while improving satisfaction levels. Highly successful at working with peers, sales personnel and managers. Experience operating pos equipment. Excellent time management, not only in the workspace but in my personal life, allowing myself to work multiple job roles whilst also studying higher education and following my passions in music and media. A motivated music and video producer with experience within the industry. Skilled in music and video production with strong knowledge of various software and technology. Very outgoing and confident.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

Aldi
Spennymoor, County Durham

Store Assistant
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained and replenished stock according to store merchandising layout, ensuring consistent product availability.
  • Promptly identified and retrieved items in the stock room to maximise sales opportunities.
  • Quickly built customer rapport, identifying needs and making appropriate product recommendations to close sales.
  • Delivered seamless checkout experiences throughout peak business hours, maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained spotless store presentation through regular cleaning, organising and tidying.
  • Managed customer complaints with prompt, mutually beneficial resolutions.

JD Wetherspoon
Spennymoor, County Durham

Bar Team Leader
07.2021 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Thoroughly cleaned bar areas, delivering positive first impressions to guests and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
  • Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
  • Retained in-depth bar and menu item knowledge, providing expert recommendations to suit guest tastes.
  • Completed end-of-day cleanup to reset the bar for next day.
  • Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
  • Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
  • Promoted professionalism and effective communication among staff to develop productive relationships.

Mr Brightside
Spennymoor, County Durham

Cleaner
02.2021 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Kept cleaning equipment to optimal standards to reduce cleaning inefficiencies.
  • Ensured proper, compliant handling of cleaning equipment, chemicals and materials, upholding excellent safety records.
  • Worked quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.
  • Deep cleaned carpets using industrial steam cleaner.
  • Used vacuum cleaners and associated accessories to clean various floor surfaces to customer specifications.
  • Scrubbed and sanitised toilets, sinks and kitchen fixtures for high quality finish.

The Village Inn
Spennymoor, County Durham

Delivery Driver
03.2020 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
  • Maximised vehicle performance by completing basic vehicle maintenance, including air pressure checks and oil changes.
  • Reported delivery of goods and document errors to management, enabling prompt resolution.
  • Minimised complaints by maintaining clear communication with customers, and promptly advising of schedule changes.
  • Interpreted maps effectively, following written and verbal directions as required to navigate optimal delivery routes.

Stephenson's Market Plaice Ltd
Crook, County Durham

Waiter / Sales Assistant
05.2018 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card and mobile payments using POS systems.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
  • Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
  • Wore required Personal Protective Equipment to maintain excellent hygiene standards.
  • Assisted with general labouring duties to aid overall factory productivity.

Aztec Diamond
High Etherley, Durham

Warehouse Packer
02.2019 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Developed knowledge of changing product lines and applied best packing practices accordingly.
  • Packed and labelled products ready for dispatch.
  • Consistently met packing standards and targets outlined by Warehouse and Dispatch management.
  • Contributed to the smooth running of multiple warehouse functions by assisting various departments as required.
  • Loaded goods ready for scheduled dispatch.

Snowballs Ltd
Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Store Assistant
03.2017 - 05.2018

Job overview

Effectively prepared orders for delivery or customer collection, within an allotted time frame.

Maintain general upkeep and cleanliness of the store and warehouse.

Handled deliveries and collections on behalf of the store.

Assist with sales.


Education

Teesside University
Middlesbrough

Bachelor of Arts from Music Technology
09/2019 - 05/2024

St John's RC Sixth Form
Durham

A-Levels from Media
09/2017 - 09/2019

St John's RC Sixth Form
Durham

A-Levels from Business
09/2017 - 09/2019

St John's RC Sixth Form
Durham

A-Levels from Sport
09/2017 - 09/2019

St John's RC Comprehensive School
Durham

GCSEs from Mathematics
09/2012 - 09/2017

St John's RC Comprehensive School
Durham

GCSEs from English Language
09/2012 - 09/2017

St John's RC Comprehensive School
Durham

GCSEs from English Literature
09/2012 - 09/2017

St John's RC Comprehensive School
Durham

GCSEs from Religious Studies
09/2012 - 09/2017

St John's RC Comprehensive School
Durham

GCSEs from Media Studies
09/2012 - 09/2017

St John's RC Comprehensive School
Durham

GCSEs from Additional Science
09/2012 - 09/2017

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Complaint management
  • Cash handling
  • Relationship building
  • Stock handling techniques
  • Team management
  • Rapport building
  • Stock management
  • Enthusiastic communicator
  • Customer Assistance
  • Face-to-face selling
  • Self-motivated
  • Outgoing and enthusiastic
  • Confident communicator

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Store Assistant

Aldi
11.2022 - Current

Bar Team Leader

JD Wetherspoon
07.2021 - 11.2022

Cleaner

Mr Brightside
02.2021 - 11.2021

Delivery Driver

The Village Inn
03.2020 - 07.2021

Warehouse Packer

Aztec Diamond
02.2019 - 04.2019

Waiter / Sales Assistant

Stephenson's Market Plaice Ltd
05.2018 - 07.2021

Store Assistant

Snowballs Ltd
03.2017 - 05.2018

Teesside University

Bachelor of Arts from Music Technology
09/2019 - 05/2024

St John's RC Sixth Form

A-Levels from Media
09/2017 - 09/2019

St John's RC Sixth Form

A-Levels from Business
09/2017 - 09/2019

St John's RC Sixth Form

A-Levels from Sport
09/2017 - 09/2019

St John's RC Comprehensive School

GCSEs from Mathematics
09/2012 - 09/2017

St John's RC Comprehensive School

GCSEs from English Language
09/2012 - 09/2017

St John's RC Comprehensive School

GCSEs from English Literature
09/2012 - 09/2017

St John's RC Comprehensive School

GCSEs from Religious Studies
09/2012 - 09/2017

St John's RC Comprehensive School

GCSEs from Media Studies
09/2012 - 09/2017

St John's RC Comprehensive School

GCSEs from Additional Science
09/2012 - 09/2017
Roman Thompson