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Sheikh Sameh

Edinburgh

Summary

I am a very ambitious and hard-working individual who is ready to take on any challenge to my full potential. I am mathematical in thinking, but also creative and easy to talk to. I am a multi-tasker by nature that can stay calm which is excellent for a working environment. My strengths are talking to new people confidently and making sure their needs are take care of in the best possible way no matter how hard the challenge. I want to come to this job with a positive attitude and to be motivated to learn and succeed. Adapting to my conditions, I will take on any job that comes my way.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Sales Assistant

HMV
Edinburgh
03.2022 - Current
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
  • Presented product features and benefits, performing product demonstrations to help visualisation when merchandising.
  • Consistently delivered performance KPI targets through outstanding retail service and sales abilities.
  • Resolved customer objections and disputes with patience and professionalism to promote repeat business.

Seasonal Mail Sorter

Royal Mail Group
Edinburgh
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Packed mail cages daily in line with established practice.
  • Sorted numerous mail items daily, including parcels and envelopes.
  • Processed high-volume shipments during Christmas to meet productivity targets.
  • Followed safety guidelines when using heavy equipment.

Seasonal Telephone Interviewer

Ipsos MORI
Edinburgh
04.2021 - 07.2024
  • Electronically recorded detailed candidate responses in line with best practices.
  • Skilfully structured conversations to acquire relevant information in sensible order.
  • Confidently conversed with wide variety of people from different backgrounds in customer service role.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Maths, Statistics and Economics

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
/2020 -

Advanced Higher -

Craigmount High School
Edinburgh
/2020 -

Higher -

Craigmount High School
Edinburgh
2019

National 5 -

Craigmount High School
Edinburgh
2018

Skills

  • Skilled problem solver
  • Active listening skills
  • Customer-orientated
  • Extremely organised
  • Self-motivated
  • Ambitious

Certification

Blackhall Islamic Academy:

We had exams based on Arabic and Islamic studies.

  • Achieved 1st place three years in a row from 2013-15.
  • Achieved 3rd place in 2016.
  • Achieved Star Pupil two years in a row.

This shows my determination and resilience, displaying skills of retaining knowledge and intelligence. I have received certificated as evidence.


Mathematics Course:

For six weekends, I sacrificed my free time to attend different universities and learn about multiple aspects of maths at an advanced level. This shows my enthusiasm to develop any skill further with more experience, and that I can give up time to learn outside of school. I have received a certificate as evidence. I have also received the silver award in the UK Mathematics Challenge.

References

Available on request.

Timeline

Sales Assistant

HMV
03.2022 - Current

Seasonal Mail Sorter

Royal Mail Group
11.2021 - 12.2021

Seasonal Telephone Interviewer

Ipsos MORI
04.2021 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Maths, Statistics and Economics

University of Strathclyde
/2020 -

Advanced Higher -

Craigmount High School
/2020 -

Higher -

Craigmount High School

National 5 -

Craigmount High School
Sheikh Sameh