Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Responsibilities
Languages
Affiliations
References
Volunteer Experience
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SOPHIE FREUDENBERG

Bristol,Somerset

Summary

A dependable professional, who is French bilingual, with experience in luxury beauty, high-end fashion and hospitality. I am self-motivated and require little supervision. Very much a people orientated individual, which enables me to collaborate efficiently with others, or individually, and supports my high level of communication skills. I am keen to continue to develop my skills and build a successful career in the international business market.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Beauty Advisor

SpaceNK Apothecary
09.2024 - 01.2026
  • I gained expertise in makeup, haircare, skincare and fragrance. I learned how deliver high quality client consultations to ensure each customer leaves with a range of products directly serving their needs. I built confidence in cashing up and closing the shop.

French Tutor

Self-employed
09.2024 - 01.2026

Cook/ Barista

The Orangery
09.2024 - 07.2025
  • Managing the kitchen or the cafe alone has been the best opportunity to improve how efficiently I can work under pressure and my multitasking capabilities.

Sales advisor

Crew Clothing Company
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Retail specialising in high-end coastal-style casual wear, shoes and accessories. I honed my customer service skills and learned the key financial aspects of a business, as well as insights into the art of visual merchandising.

Cleaner

St Mary's Church, St James Church September
Twyford, Berkshire
09.2020 - 09.2022
  • Provided a thorough cleaning service with attention to detail
  • Secured premises at end of shift, ensuring safety of all areas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Business Management and French

University of Bristol
09.2025 -

Skills

  • Exceptional soft skills to communicate with all types of people
  • Sharp attention to details
  • Team collaboration
  • Technical product understanding
  • Upselling
  • Cash handling proficiency
  • Digital retail software proficiency
  • Presentation standards
  • Patience under pressure
  • Product display creation
  • Security measures understanding
  • Expert product and brand knowledge

Accomplishments

  • 2nd in Chantecaille National Competition for New ‘Lip Crème' Range
  • TEFL Language Qualification
  • First Aid training at The Piggott School delivered by St John Ambulance
  • 1st at Rowing British Championship
  • 1st at National Schools rowing competition

Responsibilities

  • Providing luxury and tailored client consultations
  • Following open/close cash operation policies accurately
  • Educating customers about products
  • Advising customers to products based off budget, needs and wants
  • Upselling during sales to meet financial targets
  • Very high product and brand knowledge
  • Operating tills
  • Visual merchandising
  • Maintaining high hygiene standards around food and drink
  • Ensuring customers are served food and drink quickly
  • Quickly resetting tables ready for new customers
  • Ensuring customers are always comfortable with food and drink during appointments
  • Stock management and replenishment
  • Always ensuring the safety of a team of rowers younger than me
  • Flexibility in changing teaching methods and explanations

Languages

French
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Home renovation
  • Makeup
  • Tennis

References

References available upon request.

Volunteer Experience

Henley Oxfam Books   Volunteer, 2022-09, 2023-02

Teaching Assistant    École de La Chattière (La Chattière Primary School) March ‘23

Teaching Assistant    Donatus Grundschule (Donatus Primary School) September ‘23

German Mentor    The Piggott School, January ‘23 to May ’24

French Mentor      The Piggott School,,November ‘22 to April ‘23

Volunteer    Henley Oxfam Books   September ‘22 to February ‘23

Rowing Coach   Henley Rowing Club   Summer ‘22

Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - International Business Management and French

University of Bristol
09.2025 -

Beauty Advisor

SpaceNK Apothecary
09.2024 - 01.2026

French Tutor

Self-employed
09.2024 - 01.2026

Cook/ Barista

The Orangery
09.2024 - 07.2025

Sales advisor

Crew Clothing Company
02.2023 - 05.2024

Cleaner

St Mary's Church, St James Church September
09.2020 - 09.2022
SOPHIE FREUDENBERG