SARAH I. N. WHITELEY
Haslemere,UK
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Front of House & Retail Assistant
Applegarth Farm
Hindhead, UK
06.2025 - Current
- Barista & customer service training
- Worked effectively as part of a large team to deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail and hospitality environment. This helped my communication and management skills.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
Lifeguard
Everyone Active | Haslemere Leisure Centre
Haslemere
08.2021 - 06.2025
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)
- Trained in First-Aid, CPR, AED, Water Rescue and Casualty Recovery
- Undertook monthly training sessions to maintain qualifications
- Ensured safety of swimmers by diligent monitoring of pool activities.
Retail Associate
Screwfix | Trade tools & Hardware Retailer
Haslemere
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Customer facing, till experience, dealing with customer purchases, queries and issues
- Provided detailed knowledge of products to customers
- Stock room work, including stock taking, organising and unloading of deliveries
- Improved my problem-solving and organisational skills
Work experience
DNO ASA | Oil Company
Oslo
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with various departments within the company.
- Engaged in meetings with Harvard professors and attended project discussions.
- As part of the legal team, I analysed and evaluated contracts and led a meeting to presented the evidence.
Education
B.A. - French and International Relations
University of Leeds
Leeds 09/2024 -
A-levels - French, Economics & Classics
Godalming College
Godalming 09/2021 - 06/2023
GCSEs -
St Edmund’s School
Hindhead 01/2015 - 06/2021
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Resourcefulness
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Native
French
Advanced
German
Beginner
British Sign Language
Beginner
Hobbies and Interests
I was a competitive swimmer for over 7 years, as part of my local club. I also joined the Leeds University Swim Team. I represented Waverley for Cross-Country running. Additionally, I am part of my University’s French Society and Politics Society. I completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award in 2021 and the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award in 2022. Volunteered at a Youth Club at St Luke's church in Grayshott for 2 years which included organising activities and supervising kids.
Timeline
Front of House & Retail Assistant
Applegarth Farm
06.2025 - Current
Retail Associate
Screwfix | Trade tools & Hardware Retailer
10.2023 - 04.2024
Work experience
DNO ASA | Oil Company
01.2022 - 12.2022
Lifeguard
Everyone Active | Haslemere Leisure Centre
08.2021 - 06.2025
B.A. - French and International Relations
University of Leeds
09/2024 -
A-levels - French, Economics & Classics
Godalming College
09/2021 - 06/2023
GCSEs -
St Edmund’s School
01/2015 - 06/2021
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