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Sophie Payne

Peterborough,Cambridgeshire

Summary

Dynamic retail leader with 7 years of experience, including 4 years in team leadership roles. Expertise in enhancing customer service and team performance through effective communication and problem-solving. Demonstrated success in optimizing checkout operations and creating a positive work environment for over 70 colleagues.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Checkout Team Leader

Tesco
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
02.2021 - Current

Operated checkout functions within a six-person team, supporting over 70 colleagues.

Maintained a positive and friendly attitude, enhancing team morale.

Excelled under pressure during peak trading periods, ensuring efficient operations.

  • Ensured cleanliness and hygiene around checkouts, enhancing the store's image.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous service.
  • Conducted regular audits on tills to minimise discrepancies in cash handling.
  • Dealt with complex customer queries swiftly to increase overall satisfaction levels.
  • Enhanced team productivity through effective training sessions.
  • Upheld store policies, resulting in a well-regulated shopping experience for customers.
  • Coordinated break schedules effectively, ensuring continuous availability of checkout services.

Tesco Night Assistant

Tesco Extra
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
09.2018 - 02.2021

Completed night deliveries promptly, ensuring adherence to schedules.
Led fresh teams during managerial absences to maintain operational continuity.
Delivered high-quality work efficiently, enabling support for colleagues in fulfilling delivery tasks.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Fitness instructing and personal training

Active IQ
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
01.2014 - 03.2014

NVQ Level 2 - Health and fitness

Active IQ
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
01.2014 - 01.2014

NVQ Level 2 - Emergency first aid at work (QCF)

Active IQ
02.2013 - 02.2013

NVQ Level 1 - Teaching support assistant

Learn Direct
04.2011 - 04.2012

GCSEs - GCSEs

Abbey College, Ramsey
Ramsey, Cambridgeshire
09.2007 - 07.2009

Skills

  • Efficient time management
  • Retail operations understanding
  • Time management
  • Product knowledge acquisition
  • Multi-Tasking capability
  • Leadership competence
  • Staff mentoring
  • People Management
  • Training and Development
  • Employee motivation
  • Staff performance and absence monitoring
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Checkout Team Leader

Tesco
02.2021 - Current

Tesco Night Assistant

Tesco Extra
09.2018 - 02.2021

NVQ Level 3 - Fitness instructing and personal training

Active IQ
01.2014 - 03.2014

NVQ Level 2 - Health and fitness

Active IQ
01.2014 - 01.2014

NVQ Level 2 - Emergency first aid at work (QCF)

Active IQ
02.2013 - 02.2013

NVQ Level 1 - Teaching support assistant

Learn Direct
04.2011 - 04.2012

GCSEs - GCSEs

Abbey College, Ramsey
09.2007 - 07.2009
Sophie Payne