SARAH NSIKANABASI AKPAN
Basingstoke and Deane
Summary
As a T Level Business student, I have developed a strong interest in digital business and how data informs decision-making. Through certifications in Digital Business and Competitor Analysis, I have developed practical skills in analysing performance and researching market positioning. My academic projects and retail experience have strengthened my organisation, teamwork and ability to manage responsibilities independently. I am now seeking a digital business apprenticeship to apply these skills in a real business environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Assistant
Primark
Basingstoke
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Worked as a Retail Assistant at Primark, serving over 100 customers per shift and achieving 98% accuracy in till transactions, with daily transactions of over £3,000.
- Played an active role in replenishment and visual merchandising, contributing to a 12% increase in promotional sales.
- Played an active role in Primark’s Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, contributing to in-store fundraising efforts towards a donation of over £300,000 to Breast Cancer Now.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Basingstoke
05.2024 - 07.2025
- Served an average of 80 customers per shift, consistently maintaining a 95% order accuracy rate in a high-volume environment.
- Contributed to achieving positive customer satisfaction survey scores weekly (90%+ satisfaction ratings) through efficient service and clear communication.
- Received management recognition (three commendations) daily for reliability, teamwork, and consistently meeting performance targets.
Education
GCSEs -
Basingstoke college of technology
Basingstoke England 01-2023
Level 2 Business -
Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke, England07.2024
T Level Business -
Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke, England02.2026
Skills
- Comfortable working with numbers, and identifying patterns in data
- Able to research competitors and compare business performance
- Confident working both independently and as part of a team
- Strong organisation and time-management skills from balancing study, and part-time work
- Problem-solving under pressure in fast-paced environments, clear and professional communication skills, and curiosity about digital tools and how businesses measure success
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- • Digital Marketing – South Innovation Virtual Campus (2026)
• Cyber Security – South Innovation Virtual Campus (2026)
• Competitor Analysis – South Innovation Virtual Campus (2026)
• Goldman Sachs Controllers Job Simulation – Forage (2026)
• Workplace Skills 1 & 2– South Innovation Virtual Campus (2026)
• Workplace Communication– South Innovation Virtual Campus (2026)
• Collaborative Working– South Innovation Virtual Campus (2026)
Languages
English
Timeline
Retail Assistant
Primark
08.2025 - 12.2025
Crew Member
McDonald's
05.2024 - 07.2025
GCSEs -
Basingstoke college of technology
Level 2 Business -
Basingstoke College of Technology
T Level Business -
Basingstoke College of Technology