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Stefan Raphael Juan Hudson

Stroud,Gloucestershire

Summary

Enthusiastic book lover with a genuine passion for literature, reading, and helping customers discover new stories. Experienced in customer service and creating organised, welcoming retail environments. Eager to bring warm recommendations, strong organisational skills, and a love of books to a bookshop team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Volunteer

International Aid Trust
Tarleton, Lancashire
2025.11 - 2025.12

• Organised and packed over 1,400 boxes of Christmas aid for Ukrainian children and families, ensuring each box contained the appropriate winter supplies while maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, and attention to detail

• Assisted in the collection of medical aid donations by transporting goods to nearby NHS practices, then carefully packed and loaded them into lorries ready for transport to Ukraine

• Quickly built strong working relationships with colleagues, actively participated in team events, and collaborated effectively to successfully complete large-scale aid distributions under time pressure

Retail assistant

Primark
Liverpool, Merseyside
2023.02 - 2023.08
  • Supported team members for improved operational efficiency.
  • Provided friendly and efficient customer service in a fast-paced environment, frequently receiving positive feedback from customers for my approachable and helpful manner
  • Ensured visual merchandising standards with regular display updates.
  • Handled cash register operations efficiently, minimising queue lengths at checkouts.
  • Guided customers towards appropriate products based on their preferences, boosting overall satisfaction.
  • Supported stock replenishment and visual merchandising by regularly communicating with managers to align on expectations for store layout and smooth operations
  • Demonstrated strong time management and speed on tills as a fast and accurate scanner during peak periods

Retail Assistant

Flannels
Liverpool, Merseyside
2022.05 - 2023.01

• Delivered excellent customer service and built strong relationships through personalised recommendations

• Maintained high standards of store presentation and stock organisation by regularly communicating with managers — actively asking for feedback on how they wanted the store kept, best practices for efficiency, and ways to improve time management across the floor

  • Proactively managed time and tasks to ensure smooth operations during busy periods and worked effectively within a team environment
  • Actively monitored stock levels, restocked shelves as needed, and helped customers by suggesting online alternatives and assisting with delivery arrangements when items were out of stock in store

Store assistant

Mr Tea's Tea Shop
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire
2019.07 - 2019.08

• Organised and maintained stock levels by carefully labelling products, arranging attractive displays, and ensuring the shop floor remained well-presented and inviting at all times

• Developed strong product knowledge of the full range of teas, learning their origins, flavours, and benefits in order to offer informed and personalised recommendations to regular customers

• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the store while working efficiently during busy periods

Education

Foundation Degree in Arts - Textile design

Camberwell and Central Saint Martins
London
2023.09 - 2024.07

UAL Level 3 Fashion Design - Fashion Design

Liverpool City college
Liverpool
2021.09 - 2023.07

UAL Level 3 Art and design - Art and design

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Stroud, Gloucestershire
2020.09 - 2021.07

Skills

    Passion for books, reading, and creative writing

    Excellent customer service and the ability to give personalised recommendations

    Strong organisation and visual merchandising skills

    Quick learner with a positive, friendly attitude

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Journalling
  • Fine arts
  • Philosophy
  • Music

Timeline

Volunteer

International Aid Trust
2025.11 - 2025.12

Foundation Degree in Arts - Textile design

Camberwell and Central Saint Martins
2023.09 - 2024.07

Retail assistant

Primark
2023.02 - 2023.08

Retail Assistant

Flannels
2022.05 - 2023.01

UAL Level 3 Fashion Design - Fashion Design

Liverpool City college
2021.09 - 2023.07

UAL Level 3 Art and design - Art and design

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
2020.09 - 2021.07

Store assistant

Mr Tea's Tea Shop
2019.07 - 2019.08
Stefan Raphael Juan Hudson