Merryn O'Conaill
Falmouth,Cornwall
Summary
I am a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic team player. I am currently taking a gap year and seeking a position in hospitality for the summer. I am ready for practical experience and keen to learn.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Customer assistant
Marks and Spencer Plc
Truro, Cornwall
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Handled cash and card transactions accurately at the busy tills.
- Ran the self-service check-out area, assisting customers for efficient operation of these tills.
- Thorough date checking of stock and stock replenishment.
- Assisted customers with product selection.
- Managed high-pressure situations with ease, ensuring customer satisfaction during peak hours and Christmas sales period.
Cafe assistant
Castle Beach Cafe
Falmouth, Cornwall
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Welcomed customers with a smile, providing attentive service in a busy, beachfront cafe.
- Created a clean, hygienic cafe environment, prioritising adherence to food safety rules.
- Processed cash and card payments promptly to minimise customer waiting times.
- Food preparation of toasties, salads and ice creams.
- Barista trained, making and serving coffees and teas.
Netball Coach
Saints Netball Cornwall
Truro, Cornwall
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered lessons with enthusiasm and positivity to inspire students to consistently achieve.
- Tailored training programmes to meet individual needs, balancing constructive criticism with motivational praise.
- Maintained safe training environments for minimised risk of injury.
- Attended regular training to maintain up-to-date health, fitness and sports science knowledge.
Education
A-Levels - Geography, English Language, Psychology
Truro College
Truro 09/2022 - 08/2024
9 GCSEs - 9 GCSE's including Grade 9's in English Literature, English Language, History and Geography.
Truro School
Truro 09/2020 - 06/2022
Skills
- Customer care
- Barista trained and drink preparation
- Cash and card handling
- Food preparation
- Stock control
- Team player
- Coaching and mentoring
- Safety awareness
- Sports training
- I have learnt to become efficient at time management by balancing my sport and college work
Interests
My main sport is netball, I have played for the Ireland National U17 Team and hope to play for the Ireland under 21 team this winter.
Timeline
Customer assistant
Marks and Spencer Plc
09.2024 - 12.2024
Cafe assistant
Castle Beach Cafe
03.2023 - 09.2024
Netball Coach
Saints Netball Cornwall
08.2022 - 12.2022
A-Levels - Geography, English Language, Psychology
Truro College
09/2022 - 08/2024
9 GCSEs - 9 GCSE's including Grade 9's in English Literature, English Language, History and Geography.
Truro School
09/2020 - 06/2022
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