Shanice Garcha
Bedford,Bedfordshire
Summary
As a first-year Graphic Design student, I am keen to step into the professional world early and begin building hands-on experience. I am open to opportunities across a variety of industries, where I can apply my abilities, learn from professionals, and develop valuable practical skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sales & Data Analysis Assistant
Trade Cascade
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed daily operations of product buying and reselling business to ensure efficiency and profitability.
- Analysed sales data and market trends to inform strategic purchasing decisions.
- Coordinated tasks for fulfilment assistants to ensure smooth operations and efficient workload management.
- Acquired practical skills and techniques through shadowing senior staff to enhance understanding of operations policies and procedures.
Optical Assistant
Specsavers Opticians
Bedford, Bedfordshire
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted customers during in-store visits by delivering exceptional support.
- Conducted pre-screening eye tests using optical coherence tomography equipment to ensure accurate assessment of patients' ocular health.
- Maintained patient records and streamlined workflow processes between staff and opticians.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphics Design
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 2025 - 2026
A-Levels - Arts, crafts and design
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bedford 2023 - 2025
A-Levels - Mathematics
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bedford 2023 - 2025
A-Levels - Product Design
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bedford 2023 - 2025
GCSEs - Arts
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bedford 2021 - 2023
GCSEs - English
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bedford 2021 - 2023
GCSEs - Arts, crafts and design
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bedford 2021 - 2023
GCSEs - Resistance Materials
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bedford 2021 - 2023
GCSEs - Business
St Thomas More Catholic School
Bedford 2021 - 2023
Skills
- Creative and design skills — understanding of visual communication, layout, typography, and branding principles
- Design software — Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva
- Data Analysis — Ability to interpret graphs, analyse trends, and support decision making
- Team Coordination — Experience overseeing workflow and supporting team productivity
- Communication — Confident interacting with customers and colleagues in professional environments
- Customer Service — Providing friendly, efficient service, and handling customer needs effectively
- Attention to detail — ensuring accuracy in both analytical and practical tasks
- Time management — Balancing academic work with professional responsibilities
Timeline
Sales & Data Analysis Assistant
Trade Cascade
08.2024 - 12.2024
Optical Assistant
Specsavers Opticians
10.2023 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Graphics Design
Nottingham Trent University
2025 - 2026
A-Levels - Arts, crafts and design
St Thomas More Catholic School
2023 - 2025
A-Levels - Mathematics
St Thomas More Catholic School
2023 - 2025
A-Levels - Product Design
St Thomas More Catholic School
2023 - 2025
GCSEs - Arts
St Thomas More Catholic School
2021 - 2023
GCSEs - English
St Thomas More Catholic School
2021 - 2023
GCSEs - Arts, crafts and design
St Thomas More Catholic School
2021 - 2023
GCSEs - Resistance Materials
St Thomas More Catholic School
2021 - 2023
GCSEs - Business
St Thomas More Catholic School
2021 - 2023