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Svitlana Kondzelia

Svitlana Kondzelia

Downton Salisbury,Wiltshire

Summary

Qualified lawyer with many years of legal practice in the field of public administration, media law, constitutional and employment law. Came to the UK in April 2022 because of war in the Ukraine. Qualified Lawyer with extensive legal practice in Public Administration, Media Law, Constitutional Law, and Employment Law. Delivered exceptional client support and legal expertise, leveraging extensive knowledge to navigate complex legal frameworks. Adapted quickly to new environments, ensuring compliance and effective communication in diverse settings. Motivated professional with a strong foundation in customer service and relationship management. Builds rapport with clients and team members to foster collaboration and enhance customer satisfaction. Demonstrates adaptability and resilience, effectively managing challenges in fast-paced environments. Dynamic professional with a solid history in legal consultancy and customer-facing roles. Utilises strong organisational skills to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development, contributing positively to team objectives and client experiences. Experienced in providing exceptional customer service and ensuring pleasant shopping experience. Quick to assist with queries, manage shelves, and handle transactions with friendly and approachable manner. Enjoy creating welcoming atmosphere and working as part of team. Enthusiastic and reliable with knack for connecting with customers. Skilled in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Eager to bring positivity and efficiency to support daily operations and enhance customer experiences. Enthusiastic Shop Assistant with strong customer service skills. Skilled in managing stock, assisting customers, and operating tills efficiently. Consistently provides welcoming environment, ensuring excellent retail experiences. Brings proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork, contributing positively to store operations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shop Assistant

The Fairfield
Downton Salisbury, Wiltshire
04.2026 - Current
  • Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
  • Assisted customers in locating products, offering recommendations based on specific needs.
  • Replenished items and organised displays to keep stock looking professional.
  • Addressed customer complaints with empathy, resolving issues to ensure satisfaction.
  • Rotated stock on shelves, reducing stock waste and minimising store losses.
  • Organised and displayed items in visually appealing manner.
  • Processed transactions efficiently, including cash, credit card, and gift voucher payments.
  • Coordinated with team members to maintain a tidy and safe shopping environment.
  • Encouraged customer loyalty by building positive rapport with regular customers.
  • Opened and closed store by completing security, cleaning and financial checklists.
  • Assisted customers with wide selection of products and services.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, including cashing up and securing the premises.
  • Created attractive displays for merchandise to enhance sales.
  • Established and nurtured effective relationships with customers, colleagues and store management.

Cook's Assistant, Barrista, Manager

The Borough Cafe
Downton Salisbury, Wiltshire
11.2022 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe environment by adhering to sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen, following food safety regulations.
  • Checked food and ingredients for freshness and weighed, mixed and prepped materials before cooking meals.
  • Coordinated work of kitchen helpers keeping spaces clean, stocked and tidy.
  • Displayed positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.
  • Wiped down surfaces, cleaned cookware and sanitised utensils to meet health and safety standards.
  • Read recipes to understand ingredient needs and cooking requirements.
  • Worked with kitchen staff during busy periods to maintain service delivery quality and wow guests with amazing meals.
  • Managed kitchen inventory, conducted weekly stock checks, and ordered supplies to maintain adequate levels.
  • Organised ingredients at start of shift to prepare for expected needs during busy periods.
  • Collaborated with kitchen team to handle high tempo demands and stressful service periods.
  • Optimised food preparation procedures to reduce waste and increase efficiency without compromising quality.
  • Coordinated with the front of house team to manage special dietary requests and allergies, ensuring guest safety.
  • Supervised junior kitchen staff, providing training on cooking techniques and kitchen safety practices.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Garnished and arranged food items with focus on presentation to enhance customer experience.
  • Conducted performance reviews for kitchen staff, identifying areas for development and setting achievable goals.

Weekend Cook

The Salisbury Cathedral School
Salisbury, Wiltshire
02.2024 - 02.2026
  • Readied bakery goods and ingredients for baking, applying heat to desired temperatures to produce different products.
  • Used excellent attention to detail during decoration of cakes, cupcakes and cookies, reproducing requested shapes and sizes.
  • Served private guests specially-selected items made with highest quality ingredients.
  • Used industrial mixers to prepare large batches according to precise recipes.
  • Adapted recipes to account for ingredient shortages, allergen problems, or dietary restrictions.
  • Collaborated with the head chef to introduce innovative dishes, improving customer satisfaction and menu diversity.
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment to produce batches of identical entrees and sides.
  • Prepared a wide range of international cuisines, adhering to traditional recipes and presentation standards.
  • Coordinated with the front of house team to manage special dietary requests and allergies, ensuring guest safety.
  • Conducted food tastings and adjusted seasonings to perfect recipes before menu inclusion.
  • Monitored cooking equipment maintenance, scheduled repairs, and replacements to ensure operational functionality.
  • Sliced meats into specific cuts using excellent knife skills.
  • Optimised food preparation procedures to reduce waste and increase efficiency without compromising quality.
  • Garnished and arranged food items with focus on presentation to enhance customer experience.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Organised ingredients at start of shift to prepare for expected needs during busy periods.
  • Worked with kitchen staff during busy periods to maintain service delivery quality and wow guests with amazing meals.
  • Displayed positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.

Founder and Chief Mentor of the Phoenix Women's Cl

Self-employment
Kyiv, Ukraine
03.2020 - 02.2022

Conducting weekly meetings with local women to provide support as a life coach, motivational trainer, and consultant in various areas of private life.

  • Developed personalised coaching plans to facilitate clients' personal and professional growth.
  • Established a supportive and trusting environment, encouraging open communication and self-discovery.
  • Networked with other professionals to refer clients to additional resources when specialised support was needed.
  • Collaborated with clients to overcome obstacles and develop resilience in the face of challenges.
  • Encouraged service users to be independent and active members of society.

Head of the Department of Interaction with Executive Authorities

Office of the President of Ukraine
04.2015 - 04.2020
  • Administration of the President of Ukraine

Chief consultant and Assistant to the Deputy Head of the Secretariat of the President of Ukraine

Office of the President of Ukraine
05.2007 - 05.2011
  • Administration of the President of Ukraine

Education

Diploma - coaching

WPG Academy of Coaching
Kyiv
Dec 2021

MA - Public Administration

National Academy of Public Administration
01.2008

MA - International Law

Ukrainian Academy of Foreign Trade
Kyiv
01.2004

BA - Law

Lviv Commercial Academy
Lviv
01.2002

Skills

  • Visual merchandising
  • Customer relationship management
  • Cash handling
  • Stock replenishment

Personal Qualities

  • Motivated
  • Reliable
  • Communicative
  • Works well under pressure
  • Embraces the chance to learn new things

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Interaction and correspondence on legal matters relating to state authorities, state enterprises, public organisations, media representatives and citizens.
  • Preparation of answers to the requests of people's deputies of Ukraine and parliamentary appeals.
  • Providing consultations and written opinions on issues of public administration, media law, and access to public information.
  • Development of projects relating to normative and legal documents.
  • Examination of the laws of Ukraine adopted by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, which are submitted to the President of Ukraine for signature.
  • Preparation of materials for press conferences, speeches, addresses, meetings and business trips of the President of Ukraine and the leadership of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
  • Organisation of the work of the department, implementation of management objectives, definition of tasks and goals for the employees of the department, control over their implementation, people management and motivation of subordinates.

Custom Section

Founded the Phoenix Women's Club in 2021 (also administers a group of the same name on Facebook). This club is dedicated to developing women's leadership soft skills as well as the provision of emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to those women who need it.

Leadership Experience

10 years +

Additional information

PC user (MS Office Suite and Outlook), can work with various types of legal software.

Languages

English
Advanced
C1

Certification

  • [Type] Licence
  • [Area of study] certified
  • [Area of certification] certified
  • Chartered [Area of certification]

Interests

  • In my free time, I volunteer at Downton Baptist Church, enjoy embroidery, reading, decoupage, and I also love swimming and traveling

Accomplishments

  • Planned and coordinated [Type] projects resulting in increased [Result].
  • Recognised by management for [Type] projects delivering outstanding [Result].
  • Coordinated [Number] special public and private events.

Timeline

Shop Assistant

The Fairfield
04.2026 - Current

Weekend Cook

The Salisbury Cathedral School
02.2024 - 02.2026

Cook's Assistant, Barrista, Manager

The Borough Cafe
11.2022 - Current

Founder and Chief Mentor of the Phoenix Women's Cl

Self-employment
03.2020 - 02.2022

Head of the Department of Interaction with Executive Authorities

Office of the President of Ukraine
04.2015 - 04.2020

Chief consultant and Assistant to the Deputy Head of the Secretariat of the President of Ukraine

Office of the President of Ukraine
05.2007 - 05.2011

Diploma - coaching

WPG Academy of Coaching

MA - Public Administration

National Academy of Public Administration

MA - International Law

Ukrainian Academy of Foreign Trade

BA - Law

Lviv Commercial Academy
Svitlana Kondzelia