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Swetha Ganta

London,Hackney

Summary

Patient and dependable professional with a caring nature and strong interpersonal skills. Known for maintaining a positive attitude, reading situations effectively, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Highly reliable, with a track record of covering shifts, minimal absences, and completing duties to a high standard. Quick to learn new tasks and adapt to changing needs, while consistently treating others with kindness and respect.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Supermarket cashier

Elif Turkish Store (Off Licence Store)
London
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Operated till, scanned and bagged items, and processed cash and card payments accurately.
  • Checked customer ID and complied with alcohol sales regulations.
  • Interacted with customers in a friendly, professional manner to ensure a positive shopping experience.
  • Restocked shelves and maintained a clean, organised checkout area.

Live-In caregiver

Private Arrangement
London, Hackney
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Lived in and supported an elderly wheelchair user, providing daily assistance with mobility, dressing, bathing preparation, and safe transfers.
  • Monitored wellbeing overnight via walkie-talkie system, responding promptly to immediate needs.
  • Prepared meals, assisted with grocery shopping using the client’s funds, and maintained a clean, hazard-free home to ensure clear wheelchair access.
  • Communicated daily with the client’s daughter regarding wellbeing and assisted with wheelchair transfers into cars for medical appointments, shopping, and outings.
  • Balanced care duties with studies and a part-time job, demonstrating strong organisation and reliability.

Cashier

Whole Foods Market Stoke Newgington
London
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Processed customer purchases accurately, handling cash and card transactions in line with company procedures.
  • Provided friendly, efficient service, assisting customers with queries to ensure a positive shopping experience.
  • Bagged purchases neatly and assisted customers with questions about premium items, such as Manuka honey and high-value alcohol stored behind the counter.
  • Maintained front-end cleanliness and stock levels, ensuring signage and pricing were correct.
  • Complied with all safety, hygiene, and alcohol sales regulations.

Sales Assistant

Reiss/ Indeed Flex
London
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Greeted customers, assisted with purchases and online order collections, and managed till operations for sales and returns.
  • Unlocked high-value merchandise for customers to try, re-secured after use, maintained shop floor presentation, and replenished stock from fitting rooms.
  • Steamed garments, prepared displays, and vacuumed the store before opening and after closing.

Replenishment assistant

Sainsbury's / Indeed Flex
London
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted customers on the shop floor, locating items and handling product queries confidently.
  • Restocked products across Fresh Food, Drinks, Utilities, Home, and seasonal aisles.
  • Arranged products attractively for improved visibility and ease of selection.
  • Compressed cardboard packaging for recycling, supporting store sustainability efforts.
  • Worked night shifts and during peak holiday periods to support the store when short-staffed.

Cashier & Store Assistant

Wine Emporium
Boston
05.2016 - 09.2017
  • Operated till, scanned/bagged items, and processed cash and card payments.
  • Received and verified deliveries against order records; directed drivers to designated drop points.
  • Assisted customers and wine reps; guided guests for weekly tasting events.
  • Maintained stock and displays, and supported closing procedures (waste disposal, setting security alarms, securing premises).

Proctor/ Residential Safety Officer

Northeastern University
Boston
09.2014 - 05.2016
  • Monitored residence halls, managed access control, and enforced guest policies to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for undergraduate students.
  • Reported safety risks to university officials and supervisors, and escalated incidents to Northeastern University Police when necessary.
  • Served as first point of contact for residents and guests, responding to service and safety concerns, and assisting in emergency evacuations in line with Fire Code procedures.
  • Worked a range of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to continuous support.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering

SRM University
Chennai, India
07/2009 - 05/2014

Master of Science - Telecommunications Systems Management

Northeastern University
Boston, United States of America
09/2014 - 05/2016

Master of Science - Networking and Data Communications

Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames
01/2020 - 03/2021

Master of Science - Network Management and Cloud Computing

Middlesex University
London
09/2022 - 10/2023

Skills

  • Care and Support
  • Emotional Support and Companionship
  • Communication and Team Work
  • Reliability and Flexibility
  • Customer Service
  • Stock and Inventory Management
  • Cash Handling and Transactions

Timeline

Supermarket cashier

Elif Turkish Store (Off Licence Store)
01.2025 - 07.2025

Live-In caregiver

Private Arrangement
05.2024 - 12.2024

Cashier

Whole Foods Market Stoke Newgington
02.2023 - 05.2024

Sales Assistant

Reiss/ Indeed Flex
09.2022 - 01.2023

Replenishment assistant

Sainsbury's / Indeed Flex
09.2022 - 01.2023

Cashier & Store Assistant

Wine Emporium
05.2016 - 09.2017

Proctor/ Residential Safety Officer

Northeastern University
09.2014 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication Engineering

SRM University
07/2009 - 05/2014

Master of Science - Telecommunications Systems Management

Northeastern University
09/2014 - 05/2016

Master of Science - Networking and Data Communications

Kingston University
01/2020 - 03/2021

Master of Science - Network Management and Cloud Computing

Middlesex University
09/2022 - 10/2023
Swetha Ganta