Sabiea Iqbal
Summary
I am an adaptable, analytical individual with a very hands-on approach, who is determined to complete tasks set to a high standard. I am able to use my initiative and take charge of a situation, where I can lead a team to solve a problem without having to be prompted.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Founder & Baker
Indulge by Sabiea
08.2024 - Current
- Launched and manage an independent food business from concept to delivery
- Handle customer enquiries, orders, and scheduling
- Manage pricing, budgeting, and profit margins
- Produce baked products to consistent quality and food-safety standards ensuring repeat custom
Private Tutor
Self-Employed
12.2020 - 01.2026
- I plan lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths, by incorporating engaging web-based support material, to aptly meet distance learning needs.
- I have encouraged parental involvement with extra-curricular learning, accelerating student progress.
- On some occasions, I work with international students to improve English language skills.
- For most students, I have facilitated an improvement of at least one academic grade
Telephone Interviewer
Walnut Unlimited
06.2017 - 01.2020
- I maintain neutrality to maximise validity and integrity of interview results.
- By skilfully structuring conversations, I acquire relevant information in a sensible order.
- Through accurately recording, handling, and processing data, I input interview results in real time using an electronic system, whilst ensuring the conversation stays on track.
- I ensure I facilitate a positive experience for respondents by representing brand values in a professional manner and demonstrating first class telephone etiquette.
Retail Sales Assistant
Beales Department Store
10.2016 - 08.2017
- I provided excellent sales services by offering bespoke product advice to meet exact customer needs.
- Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card, and mobile payments using POS systems, awarding me the responsibility of calculating the float and processing remaining cash for banking.
- I was the top-ranking employee in increasing store revenue from impulse and add-on buys by promoting POS offers with every sale.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and Economics
University of Leicester
Leicester, LCE 09/2019 - 11/2022
A-Levels - Maths A, Extended Project Qualification A, English C, Politics D, Biology D
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Bedford, BDFGCSEs - 1 A*, 7 A, 2 B, 1 Distinction*
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Bedford, BDFCorporate Experience
A&O Accelerate, Allen and Ovary, Aug 2018
- Gained insight into commercial law and developed my public speaking skills through delivering a presentation on an innovative app idea that targets a current social problem.
2018 SMF Undergraduate Mentoring Programme, Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
- I was paired with a mentor from Morgan Stanley, through which I gained professional communication and networking skills and improved commercial awareness.
Bedford Mencap Playscheme Volunteer, Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
- I aided children with learning difficulties, which developed my perception and listening skills through being responsible for 1-2 children each day.
SMF APP Medicine Insight Programme, Jul 2017
- I participated in an insight week at James Cook University Hospital, where I enhanced my competitive writing and public speaking skills through skills workshops.
National Citizen Service, Jul 2016-Sep 2016
- I developed team leading skills, through being the leader for my team in the social action project, where we raised £500 for our chosen charity, Fibromyalgia Association, by hosting a charity football match and bake sale.
Hobbies and Interests
In my spare time, I play badminton and participate in fundraising events in my local community. I also enjoy reading a variety of genres.
Timeline
Founder & Baker
Indulge by Sabiea
08.2024 - Current
Private Tutor
Self-Employed
12.2020 - 01.2026
Telephone Interviewer
Walnut Unlimited
06.2017 - 01.2020
Retail Sales Assistant
Beales Department Store
10.2016 - 08.2017
A-Levels - Maths A, Extended Project Qualification A, English C, Politics D, Biology D
Biddenham International School and Sports College
GCSEs - 1 A*, 7 A, 2 B, 1 Distinction*
Biddenham International School and Sports College
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and Economics
University of Leicester
09/2019 - 11/2022