SAMANTHA STEPHENS-LAWSON
Faringdon
Summary
I have developed strong communication skills, I work well as part of a team as well as independently, always willing to learn, I have good office and IT skills (MSWord, Powerpoint, Excel). I am punctual, hardworking, and determined; a good listener, and willing to take on a challenge. I am loyal, honest and have a strong sense of what is right.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Logistics Assistant
Wilson James
Abingdon
2024.08 - 2024.12
My role was to aid the supervisor, I processed parcels arriving in from couriers and sent them internally across site. Arranging dispatches and exports on behalf of other staff members which includes filling in invoice templates. Logging, filing imports in both digital and physical records
Particular skillset- Microsoft Excel/ dispatching/exporting/filing/data entry
Web assistant
WHSmith Head Office
Swindon
2022.06 - 2024.07
As a member of the ‘Content Team’, I collaborated with the online ‘Books’ and ‘Entertainment’ teams whilst adhering strictly to deadlines whilst managing multiple projects simultaneously. Removed outdated content from the site; maintained up-to-date information. Boosted web content visibility with effective SEO strategies. Updated product descriptions regularly for accurate representation on the e-commerce platform.
Particular skillset - Microsoft Excel / organisation / meeting deadlines / copywriting / coding / SEO
Warehouse Assistant
Cable Plus Europe
Faringdon
2021.02 - 2022.03
Picked, packed and dispatched consignments for timely deliveries. Checked incoming goods against delivery documentation, reporting missing or damaged items for prompt resolution.
Particular skillset - Independent working and numerical/calculation / safe working with various warehouse equipment
Front of House
Oxford New Theatre (ATG)
Oxford
2019.11 - 2021.01
Bar/Kiosk work, serving beverages, stocking/restocking preparing interval orders, cleaning down, cashing up and securing
Particular skillset – customer service, time management, cash management, independent working, teamwork, organisational skills communication skills
Crew Member
Five Guys
Oxford
2019.07 - 2019.11
Food prep, Pre-opening store organisation, Till work, in-service cleaning, Beverage prep
Particular skillset – teamwork, customer service under pressure
Front of House / Bar Support
Circle Night Club
Lincoln
2018.09 - 2019.07
Responsible for taking entry fees from patrons or manning the cloakroom. Liaising with the security team if necessary
Particular skillset – Teamwork, communication, customer service, cash handling
Price integrity assistant
Tesco Metro Faringdon
Faringdon
2013.11 - 2016.09
Pre-store opening preparation by ensuring price labels are correct and legal, once store opens, I would support the ‘Fresh’ department in putting out stock and keeping our section tidy
Particulars skillset – Teamwork, time management, customer service
Education
BA Hons - Drama
University of Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 2016.09 - 2019.09
A level - Sociology, British and American History, Drama
New College
Swindon 2013.09 - 2016.06
GCSEs - English literature and language, Maths, Science, Drama, French, History
Faringdon Community College
Faringdon, Oxfordshire 2008.09 - 2013.06
Skills
- SEO Copywriting
- Basic HTML coding
- Communication
- Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel
- Teamwork
- Independent work
Extra Curricular
- Lincoln Performing Arts Centre, Lincoln, LN, 7TS, 01/01/18, Supported the marketing team, Took on flyer/brochure and research tasks, Learned new skills such as MS Photoshop and MS Excel
- Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Edinburgh, 08/01/18, Adaptation of Michael Pinchbeck’s 'Sit with me for a moment and remember' with The Lincoln Company.
Accomplishments
- Learning Curve: Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration January 2016 v1 MLC 601/7071/2 (30.03.22).
- High Speed Training: Social Media Marketing (22.06.24)
- Training Express: Business Administration (10.07.24)
- Cambridge Open Academy: Copywriting Level 5 Diploma (28.01.25)
- Udemy: Leveraging Hootsuite for Social Media Productivity & Success (29.01.2025)
- Udemy: Hootsuite Practical Tutorial (05.02.25)
Timeline
Logistics Assistant
Wilson James
2024.08 - 2024.12
Web assistant
WHSmith Head Office
2022.06 - 2024.07
Warehouse Assistant
Cable Plus Europe
2021.02 - 2022.03
Front of House
Oxford New Theatre (ATG)
2019.11 - 2021.01
Crew Member
Five Guys
2019.07 - 2019.11
Front of House / Bar Support
Circle Night Club
2018.09 - 2019.07
BA Hons - Drama
University of Lincoln
2016.09 - 2019.09
Price integrity assistant
Tesco Metro Faringdon
2013.11 - 2016.09
A level - Sociology, British and American History, Drama
New College
2013.09 - 2016.06
GCSEs - English literature and language, Maths, Science, Drama, French, History
Faringdon Community College
2008.09 - 2013.06