Sarah Pollitt
Failsworth, Oldham
Summary
Ambitious Graduate with a 2.1 in Business Innovation and Enterprise. Professional email and telephone etiquette and am comfortable working additional hours to perform duties. Self-awareness with the confidence to work independently or within a group. A reliable employee offering excellent communication and good judgment. An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Known to be an enthusiastic employee who is eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel along with being a Talented Entrepreneur adept at defining income plans, business strategies and team roles. Persuasive and bright employer and Business Owner with a history of engaging customers and building sustainable revenue streams for business longevity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Recruitment consultant
Novax Recruitment
Altrincham, Trafford
08.2023 - Current
- Interviewed, assessed and matched prospective applicants with vacancies at client companies.
- Coached candidates through interview process to secure top roles.
- Expertly negotiated salary requirements and finalised arrangements between client and candidate.
- Handled end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring smooth and swift transactions from initial advert to job offer.
- Briefed candidates about responsibilities, salary and job benefits.
- Informed candidates about interview results and made job offers to successful interviewees.
- Advertised job vacancies through online platforms.
- Monitored numerous job applications consecutively, qualifying and shortlisting responses to improve workflow efficiency.
Small business owner
Alluring Butterfly
Failsworth, , Manchester
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Collaborated with marketing personnel to identify and promote brand mission, values and vision.
- Launched new products with detailed marketing plans.
- Selected and procured industry-leading software and innovations to support operational efficiency.
- Researched market trends and consumer behaviour to support business decision-making.
- Liaised with vendors to achieve favourable product pricing and timely stock replenishment.
- Optimised daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Promoted company products and services on social media to increase brand awareness.
- Built online marketing campaigns targeting key customer segments.
Bartender
The Crown and Cushion
Failsworth, Manchester
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
- Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
- Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
- Maintained a spotlessly clean and tidy bar area in line with health and hygiene regulations.
- Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
- Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
- Followed safe serving requirements, monitoring guest behaviour and discontinuing service to inebriated customers.
- Created promotional drink posters
Bartender
The Houghton Arms
Failsworth, Manchester
11.2017 - 05.2021
- Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.
- Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
- Changed beer kegs safely and efficiently, consistently following health and hygiene guidelines.
- Maintained a spotlessly clean and tidy bar area in line with health and hygiene regulations.
- Maintained knowledge of drinks promotions, pricing and menu changes, offering customers up-to-date, reliable advice.
- Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
- Followed safe serving requirements, monitoring guest behaviour and discontinuing service to inebriated customers.
- Thoroughly cleaned bar areas, delivering positive first impressions to guests and maintaining impeccable hygiene standards.
Business Admin and Family Engagement Officer
Bridgewater NHS
hollinwood, Oldham
04.2015 - 08.2018
- Built partnerships with community peers and organisations to increase reach.
- Facilitated parenting groups to provide emotional and educational resources
- Acted as brand representative at community and industry events to promote project aims and outcomes.
- Created promotional material and literature to market services and activities to target audiences.
- Engaged individuals with programme activity to achieve participation targets.
- Coordinated and ran regular groups and activities to meet community needs.
- Provided written and electronic reports of conducted work adhering to policies and procedures.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Worked in multidisciplinary teams to prevent issues escalating and reducing need for statutory intervention.
- Increased youth participation in pro-social activities through collaboration with community resources.
- Engaged with children and families using creative strategies and professional approach.
- Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
- Received, sorted and distributed incoming mail.
- Kept and maintained accurate filing system for preservation of office information.
- Dealt with routine enquiries at reception or by telephone and referred more complex matters to appropriate members of staff.
- Provided printing, photocopying scanning support to colleagues.
- Acted as main contact for staff and clients.
- Contributed to harmonious and productive office environment by building positive relationships with coworkers.
- Ordered stock and supplies from trusted and cost-effective suppliers to meet office needs.
- Helped staff to maximise efficiency by providing clerical and secretarial support.
- Created and maintained logical and orderly digital filing system for impeccable record keeping.
- Created email notifications, invitations and agendas for meetings, events and appointments.
Family intervention worker
Action For Children
Tameside
07.2010 - 04.2013
- Coordinated structured and intensive support through interventions.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Provided written and electronic reports of conducted work adhering to policies and procedures.
- Managed complex caseload of vulnerable families through strategic prioritisation.
- Met with youngsters for consultations, determining appropriate services and education tailored to individual needs.
- Conduct regular consultations with parents and guardians through outreach efforts and focus groups.
- Developed integral relations with families and external agencies for holistic service delivery.
- Maintained accurate chronological records of work with families using software.
- Educated guardians and parents about mental health, providing support and education for assistance.
- Engaged with children and families using creative strategies and professional approach.
- Empowered individuals to lead normal, healthy lives by delivering professional and emotional care.
- Initiated and led parent support networks through workshops.
- Conducted parenting classes.
- Created resources for myself and staff members to use with families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Buisness Innovation and Enterprise
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 09.2017 - 06.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Project
- Social media marketing
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Customer-focused
- Knowledge of Canva
- Problem-solving
- Marketing
- Sales commission knowledge
- Brand management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Marketing strategy
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Critical and creative thinking
- New business development
- Product knowledge
- Risk management
- PowerPoint presentations
Timeline
Recruitment consultant
Novax Recruitment
08.2023 - Current
Small business owner
Alluring Butterfly
09.2022 - 05.2024
Bartender
The Crown and Cushion
05.2021 - 08.2023
Bartender
The Houghton Arms
11.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Buisness Innovation and Enterprise
Edge Hill University
09.2017 - 06.2020
Business Admin and Family Engagement Officer
Bridgewater NHS
04.2015 - 08.2018
Family intervention worker
Action For Children
07.2010 - 04.2013
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