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Samah Rehman

Leeds

Summary

Hard-working and dependable individual with hands-on experience in hospitality and customer-facing roles. Known for a positive attitude, strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to perform well under pressure while delivering high-quality service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Retail assistant

Primark
Leeds
2026.03 - 2026.04

• Maintained shop floor standards by organising displays, folding clothes, and ensuring a tidy environment.

• Helped customers obtain specialised help for refunds and exchanges.

• Followed store procedures and instructions from supervisors to support daily operations.

• Worked effectively as part of a team to meet store demands in a fast-paced environment.

• Handled cash register operations effectively, minimising queue lengths at checkouts.

Assistant manager

Bella Italia
Leeds
2024.12 - 2025.12
  • Provided support to manager during health and safety audits, ensuring accurate food hygiene records and compliance reports.
  • Managed daily front-of-house operations to ensure a smooth flow of service between the kitchen and dining area.
  • Resolved customer complaints effectively, ensuring guest satisfaction and positive dining experience.
  • Maintained high standards of restaurant cleanliness, enhancing the overall dining experience for guests.

Waitress

La Petite Bar & Restaurant
Leeds
2024.09 - 2024.10
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
  • Greeting and seating guests, taking and delivering accurate food and drink orders.
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction by addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Handled cash and card transactions efficiently.
  • Maintained clean and organised dining area for customer comfort.

Receptionist

Billions Lounge
Leeds
2023.03 - 2023.08
  • Managed customer bookings and inquiries over the phone and in person.
  • Coordinated with management to organise events and private functions.
  • Implemented customer feedback to improve service quality.
  • Maintained the reception area, ensuring a welcoming environment.

Care assistant

Elmar Home Care
Leeds
2022.03 - 2022.09
  • Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
  • Assisted clients with medication administration under supervision.
  • Ensured all health and safety protocols were strictly followed.
  • Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.

Warehouse operative

Know How Resourcing
Leeds
2021.07 - 2021.12
  • Assisted team members in loading large items safely onto delivery trucks.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
  • Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
  • Collaborated on stock checking routines, provided accurate inventory updates.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.

Crew member

Mcdonald's
Leeds
2020.11 - 2021.07
  • Managed drive-thru orders during peak hours, maintaining fast service times.
  • Resolved customer complaints with professionalism and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a friendly work environment promoting productivity.
  • Provided personalised customer service fostering loyalty amongst clients.
  • Upheld health and safety guidelines whilst preparing food items preventing cross-contamination risks.

Education

VTCT Level 1 - Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

Leeds City College
Leeds
2024.09 - 7 2025

NCFE Level 2 - Principles of Business Administration

NCFE
Leeds
2020.01 - 1 2021

RQF Level 1 - Behaviours Attitudes and Attributes Required for Employment

Skillsfirst Awards
Leeds
2020.01 - 1 2021

GCSEs - English

The Fernwood School
Nottingham
2014.09 - 6 2019

GCSEs - Maths

The Fernwood School
Nottingham
2014.09 - 7 2019

GCSEs - Science

The Fernwood School
Nottingham
2014.09 - 7 2019

BTEC Level 2 - Creative Digital Media Production

The Fernwood School
Nottingham
2017.09 - 7 2019

BTEC Level 1 - Health and Social Care

The Fernwood School
Nottingham
2017.09 - 7 2019

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Strategic Problem Solving
  • Customer relationship building
  • Retail operations understanding
  • Effective Communication

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail assistant

Primark
2026.03 - 2026.04

Assistant manager

Bella Italia
2024.12 - 2025.12

Waitress

La Petite Bar & Restaurant
2024.09 - 2024.10

VTCT Level 1 - Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector

Leeds City College
2024.09 - 7 2025

Receptionist

Billions Lounge
2023.03 - 2023.08

Care assistant

Elmar Home Care
2022.03 - 2022.09

Warehouse operative

Know How Resourcing
2021.07 - 2021.12

Crew member

Mcdonald's
2020.11 - 2021.07

NCFE Level 2 - Principles of Business Administration

NCFE
2020.01 - 1 2021

RQF Level 1 - Behaviours Attitudes and Attributes Required for Employment

Skillsfirst Awards
2020.01 - 1 2021

BTEC Level 2 - Creative Digital Media Production

The Fernwood School
2017.09 - 7 2019

BTEC Level 1 - Health and Social Care

The Fernwood School
2017.09 - 7 2019

GCSEs - English

The Fernwood School
2014.09 - 6 2019

GCSEs - Maths

The Fernwood School
2014.09 - 7 2019

GCSEs - Science

The Fernwood School
2014.09 - 7 2019
Samah Rehman