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Shannan Fitzgerald

Huddersfield,West Yorkshire

Summary

Compassionate individual with exceptional organisational skills and calm demeanour, well-suited for providing dignified services. Demonstrates strong customer service and communication skills, capable of handling sensitive situations with care. Committed to ensuring respectful and professional service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barista

Starbucks
Wakefield
10.2015 - 01.2025

Company Overview: This store is one of Euro garages leading stores, averaging its weekly intake between £20,000 to £30,000 a week.


  • Provided a welcoming atmosphere to customers, promoting return visits.
  • Offered personalised beverage recommendations, enhancing customer rapport.
  • Promoted seasonal beverages effectively increasing their uptake.
  • Managed high volume orders during peak hours maintaining quality of service.
  • Performed cash handling duties accurately to maintain financial integrity.
  • Enhanced bar efficiency by keeping work areas tidy and well-stocked.
  • Assisted in inventory control measures for effective stock management.
  • Addressed any customer complaints or issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained cleanliness to the highest standard.
  • Handled chemicals and waste in line with COSHH regulations.
  • Conducted intensive safety audits and investigated reported issues, accidents and near-misses.

Funeral Service Operative

Pearson's Funeral Service
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
09.2019 - 01.2023

Company Overview: The position I held with Pearson's Funeral Service was voluntary, which I completed one day a week along side my studies.


  • Established trust with bereaved families
  • Ensured accurate funeral arrangements by meticulously checking details.
  • Discerned appropriate offerings and services contingent on family's needs.
  • Dressing and overall preparation of the deceased.
  • Assisted embalming.
  • Driving of the hearse and private ambulances.
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of the service vehicles and private ambulances, inside and out.
  • Keeping the funeral home premises presentable at all times, enhancing guest comfort levels during services.

Education

Bachelor's of Science with Honours - Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation in Forensic Science

University of Central Lancashire
09.2020 - 04.2024

A-Level or equivalent - Forensic Science Level 3 Diploma

Kirklees College
09.2018 - 07.2020

Level 2 Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Kirklees College
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
09.2017 - 07.2018

Skills


  • Customer engagement
  • Punctuality maintenance
  • Cash handling
  • Cleanliness standards adherence
  • Initiative taking
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Adaptable to changing circumstances
  • Mortuary science understanding
  • Health and Safety Compliance

Certification

Driving Licence, 06/01/18, Present

Languages

British Sign Language

Affiliations

  • Reading

Timeline

Bachelor's of Science with Honours - Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation in Forensic Science

University of Central Lancashire
09.2020 - 04.2024

Funeral Service Operative

Pearson's Funeral Service
09.2019 - 01.2023

A-Level or equivalent - Forensic Science Level 3 Diploma

Kirklees College
09.2018 - 07.2020

Level 2 Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Kirklees College
09.2017 - 07.2018

Barista

Starbucks
10.2015 - 01.2025
Shannan Fitzgerald