Shannon Colsh
Summary
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Visual merchandising assistant
Nina Tillett
Salisbury, Wiltshire
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Support worker (Challenging Behaviour)
Inspire Salisbury LTD
Salisbury, Wiltshire
01.2019 - 04.2024
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
Learning Disabilities link Nurse
NHS
Salisbury, Wiltshire
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
- Safeguarded patients' wellbeing with diligent observation and immediate action on any changes in condition.
- Assisted doctors during procedures, ensuring successful operations.
- Championed the implementation of evidence-based practice within the nursing team.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
Technical Artistic Director / Regional Educator
Toni and Guy
London , London
06.1989 - 07.2004
- Coordinated field trips to local salons, resulting in enriched understanding of workplace dynamics.
- Provided expert education on current industry trends to aspiring hairstylists.
- Fostered a creative and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Improved student understanding of salon safety standards by conducting regular demonstrations.
- Increased student engagement with interactive teaching methods.
- Led workshops on advanced cutting, colouring and styling methods to enhance skill levels.
- Demonstrated various hairdressing tools, their uses and maintenance during practical classes.
- Encouraged students to participate in national competitions, boosting confidence and practical experience.
- Delivered comprehensive training courses in professional salon procedures.
- Updated lesson plans regularly to include emerging trends in the beauty industry.
- Enhanced stylist creativity through hands-on training sessions in contemporary hair designs.
- Identified individual learner needs to tailor teaching strategies accordingly.
Education
Colour Specialist Degree - Technical Hairdressing
L'ORÉAL
London 03.1999
O Levels - English, maths, french, biology, art
Kingdown School
Warminster 06.1985
Skills
- Retail sales experience
- Brand comprehension
- Visual art techniques
- Fashion coordination aptitude
- Strategic merchandising plans development
- Product placement insight
- Merchandise styling expertise
- Retail industry knowledge
- Merchandise displaying
- Feedback reception and implementation
- Customer focus
- Visual arts sensibility
- Innovative thinking capacity
- Color theory understanding
- Product presentation excellence
- Multi-Task handling prowess
- Stock management
- Trend awareness
Timeline
Visual merchandising assistant
Nina Tillett
05.2024 - 11.2025
Support worker (Challenging Behaviour)
Inspire Salisbury LTD
01.2019 - 04.2024
Learning Disabilities link Nurse
NHS
01.2017 - 01.2019
Technical Artistic Director / Regional Educator
Toni and Guy
06.1989 - 07.2004
Colour Specialist Degree - Technical Hairdressing
L'ORÉAL
O Levels - English, maths, french, biology, art
Kingdown School