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Sakera Begum

London

Summary

Organized and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in retail, offering proven skills in compliance, data analysis, and customer service. Experienced in identifying discrepancies, maintaining accurate records, and adhering to regulatory policies. Skilled at handling sensitive information with discretion and communicating effectively with individuals at all levels. Known for problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and working under pressure to meet deadlines.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
4009
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Unemployed

Career Break
08.2023 - 01.2025

Job overview

Took a planned career break to travel and explore different cultures.

International Workplace Group (IWG)

Corporate Receptionist
06.2022 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Company Overview: IWG is an extensive global network of office space, co-working, virtual office locations and meeting rooms
  • World-class brands include Regus, SPACES, HQ and Signatures
  • Managed front desk operations, acting as the first point of contact for over 100 companies and stakeholders
  • Handled daily administrative tasks, including responding to 50+ emails, processing billing queries, and distributing mail
  • Coordinated Centre operations, including daily maintenance checks, office setup, and meeting room bookings
  • Facilitated client onboarding, addressing IT issues, and managing supplier orders for various needs
  • IWG is an extensive global network of office space, co-working, virtual office locations and meeting rooms
  • World-class brands include Regus, SPACES, HQ and Signatures

Carat London / Gentle Diamond

Sales Advisor
06.2019 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Company Overview: Carat London uses high-quality hand and machine to cut Cubic Zirconia crystal so to create personalized pieces of jewelries
  • Worked in the first overseas outlet in the heart of London's luxury shopping district located in Mayfair
  • Selling, meeting targets, commission, bonus
  • Effectively multitasked responsibilities with minimal supervision
  • Collaborated with team members to deliver top-tier customer service
  • Approached customers to understand their needs and offer solutions
  • Advised customers on fine jewelry trends and helped them to place order
  • Carat London uses high-quality hand and machine to cut Cubic Zirconia crystal so to create personalized pieces of jewelries

Dune

Sales Advisor
10.2018 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Drove shoes and bags sales and delivered exceptional customer service to enhance store performance
  • Handled transactions efficiently, including cash, credit, and debit payments
  • Provided product advice and tailored recommendations to customers according to their occasions
  • Managed stock tasks, including receiving deliveries and restocking shelves
  • Collaborated with the team to meet targets, attending meetings on budgets and company updates

WHSmith PLC

Cash Supervisor
10.2017 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Managing 10 staff’s work patterns across three stores
  • Ensured cash flow accuracy across three stores by balancing tills and safe reconciliations
  • Investigated discrepancies by analysing transactions and reviewing CCTV footage
  • Managed banking duties and produced financial documents, including interim balances, for management review
  • Collaborated with the loss prevention team to continuously improve processes and resolve till and lottery losses

Paper & Script, WHSmith PLC

Sales Assistant
11.2013 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Led by example in the sales team of three to deliver excellent customer service and support store sales
  • Confidently closed sales and sought link selling opportunities to increase basket spend
  • Replenished stock and maintained high merchandising standards, ensuring attractive displays and correct pricing
  • Collaborated with management to maximise profits by driving sales, managing costs, and reducing losses

Shamapan Group Ltd

Head Waitress
08.2009 - 04.2013

Job overview

  • Supervised a group of 10 customer service operations, ensuring courteous and efficient service from staff
  • Greeted customers and explained menu items, including ingredients and cooking methods
  • Built strong customer relationships by consistently meeting or exceeding their expectations resulted in receiving positive feedback
  • Facilitated communication between front of house and back of house teams so to ensure orders were correct

Education

City & Guilds

Level 2 in Retail Works from Included Subjects: Customer Service, Communication

St. Paul’s Way Community School

GCSEs from Included Subjects : English , Maths , Science & IT

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interest and Hobbies

Cooking: I love learning new cooking techniques, which teaches me precision and following detailed processes.
Workout: Regularly working out at the gum helps me maintain focus, discipline, and resilience.

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Career Break

Unemployed
08.2023 - 01.2025

Corporate Receptionist

International Workplace Group (IWG)
06.2022 - 08.2023

Sales Advisor

Carat London / Gentle Diamond
06.2019 - 11.2021

Sales Advisor

Dune
10.2018 - 03.2019

Cash Supervisor

WHSmith PLC
10.2017 - 10.2018

Sales Assistant

Paper & Script, WHSmith PLC
11.2013 - 10.2017

Head Waitress

Shamapan Group Ltd
08.2009 - 04.2013

City & Guilds

Level 2 in Retail Works from Included Subjects: Customer Service, Communication
01.2005

St. Paul’s Way Community School

GCSEs from Included Subjects : English , Maths , Science & IT
07.2003
Sakera Begum