SARAH NSIkANABASI AKPAN
Basingstoke and Deane,England
Summary
I’m a people‑focused communicator who thrives in fast‑paced environments and brings calm, clarity, and confidence to every interaction. I have a natural ability to build rapport, understand individual needs, and create positive experiences. My background in customer‑facing roles has strengthened my resilience, accuracy, and professionalism. I’m ready to bring that energy into recruitment and help match people with opportunities that genuinely fit their goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Assistant
Primark
2025.08 - 2025.12
- Delivered clear, patient communication to customers from diverse backgrounds.
- Encouraged engagement in charity campaigns, demonstrating confidence in people -focused conversations.
- Supported stock checks, merchandising, and maintaining organised displays.
- Built strong teamwork skills in a fast-paced retail environment.
Crew Member
McDonald's
2024.05 - 2025.07
- Served customers at the drive‑thru, maintaining professionalism during high‑volume periods.
- Achieved 95% order accuracy, demonstrating strong attention to detail.
- Recognised by management for outstanding teamwork and reliability.
- Handled payments, queries, and customer interactions confidently and efficiently.
Education
GCSEs - Commercial
Radiance High School
Lagos 2016 - 2022
GCSEs - Business
Basingstoke College of Technology
Basingstoke 2024 - 2024
Level 2 Business
Basingstoke college of technology
Basingstoke 2024 - 2025
Skills
- Recruitment Support
- Candidate Communication
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Attention to detail and Accuracy
- Data Entry and Record Management
- Organisation and Time Management
- Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
- Microsoft Office and Digital Tools
- Spreadsheet Skills (Sorting, Filtering,Error spotting
- Adaptability and Teamwork
- High-volume workflow management
Training and Certifications
- Workplace Communication – South Innovation Virtual Campus
- Workplace Skills 1 & 2 – South Innovation Virtual Campus
- Collaborative Working – South Innovation Virtual Campus
- Sage 50 (2026)
- QuickBooks Training Course (2026)
- Xero Accounting Training Course (2026)
- Goldman Sachs Controllers Job Simulation – Forage
- Financial Services & Banking Job Simulation – Forage
Linkedlin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-akpan-ba4740300?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios
Timeline
Retail Assistant
Primark
2025.08 - 2025.12
Crew Member
McDonald's
2024.05 - 2025.07
Level 2 Business
Basingstoke college of technology
2024 - 2025
GCSEs - Business
Basingstoke College of Technology
2024 - 2024
GCSEs - Commercial
Radiance High School
2016 - 2022