Sam Holt
Newtownards,Down
Summary
Motivated and reliable BA graduate with a first class honours in Film Studies and Production as well as a Level 5 HND in Music. Great teamwork and communication skills which have been honed during many group projects at tech and university. Great at problem solving, time management and able to balance several tasks at the same time.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales Asistant
SPAR
Groomsport, Down
09.2019 - Current
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
- Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate stockroom management.
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales promotions helping customers make informed buying decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies and Production
Queens Univeristy Belfast
Belfast 09.2022 - 06.2025
BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma - Music
SERC
Bangor 09.2021 - 06.2022
BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Music - Music
SERC
Bangor 09.2020 - 06.2021
Skills
- Advanced problem solving and excellent teamwork skills
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, developed through numerous essays, such as my final year dissertation at university which awarded me a first and through many group projects at both tech and university
- Excellent customer service from years of working in a shop at the heart of the community
- Ability to take the initiative and work well under pressure, ensuring strict deadlines are met, as successfully demonstrated by never handing in an assignment past its deadline at university whilst also playing in a band and working part time
- Flexibility, whilst maintaining enthusiasm and commitment to each project or task
- Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Proficient in several musical instruments including piano, alto saxophone, guitar, bass guitar and drums
- Time optimisation
- Retail software proficiency
- Point of sale expertise
- Cash handling
Affiliations
- Play drums in a band, currently recording our first album.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies and Production
Queens Univeristy Belfast
09.2022 - 06.2025
BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma - Music
SERC
09.2021 - 06.2022
BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Music - Music
SERC
09.2020 - 06.2021
Sales Asistant
SPAR
09.2019 - Current
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