Tracy Gibson
Norton sub Hamdon,Somerset
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and exceptional time management skills. Experienced in maintaining clean and organised environments to high standards. Capable of working independently or collaboratively to ensure spaces are welcoming and immaculate. Committed to delivering consistent, quality results.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Craft assembling
Tache
05.2017 - 04.2023
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
- Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Promoted safety by maintaining clean and organised workspaces to reduce accident risks.
Fishmonger
The Fish Plaice
, Devon
10.2001 - 08.2015
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure smooth operation of the fish shop, sharing tasks and responsibilities effectively.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently, handling cash and card payments with accuracy and speed.
- Cleaned and sanitised work areas, equipment, and utensils, adhering to health and hygiene regulations.
- Maintained a friendly and approachable demeanour, building rapport with regular customers and welcoming new ones.
- Conducted regular checks on fish quality and freshness, removing any unfit products to maintain high standards.
- Developed knowledge of various fish species and seasonal availability, providing informed recommendations to customers.
- Provided recipe ideas for uncooked fish products.
- Assisted in the preparation of seafood platters and special orders for events, showcasing creativity and attention to detail.
- Provided expert advice to customers on fish selection, preparation, and cooking techniques for enhanced customer service.
- Prepared fish for sale, including scaling, gutting, and filleting, demonstrating excellent knife skills.
- Managed fish display counters, arranging seafood appealingly to attract customers and boost sales.
Food Preparer
Sandwich Bar
, Devon
06.1999 - 10.2001
- Prepared a variety of foods according to customers' orders and established recipes, maintaining high-quality standards.
- Monitored inventory storage areas and periodically rotated stock to move oldest products and support freshness.
- Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas against safe and sanitary food-handling criteria.
- Monitored temperatures in refrigerators, freezers and warming lamps.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes during high-volume service periods.
- Managed food inventory and supplies, conducting stock checks and placing orders to ensure adequate service levels.
- Conducted regular cleaning and maintenance of food preparation areas to uphold health and safety standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including ovens, grills, and fryers, ensuring optimal functioning and cleanliness.
- Washed and put away cookware, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained high levels of kitchen hygiene, including cleaning surfaces and equipment regularly.
- Followed all rules and regulations related to safe food handling, preparation and storage.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Managed kitchen cleaning duties to keep all areas and workstations organised, well-stocked and free from hazards.
- Completed daily cleaning and restocking checklists to support kitchen operations.
Data Input Clerk
Not known
Ely, East Anglia
03.1997 - 03.1999
- Performed data updates on information in company system.
- Entered and updated customer information in database systems with high accuracy and attention to detail.
Audio data input typist
Not known
Clevedon, Avon
06.1996 - 09.1997
- Entered data with high accuracy levels into company databases, maintaining confidentiality and integrity of information.
- Typed documents with speed and accuracy, meeting strict deadlines for various departments.
Shelf Stacker
Leo’s superstore
Portishead, Avon
02.1994 - 05.1996
- Kept shelves looking tidy by removing empty packaging, cardboard and plastic from shelves.
- Removed out-of-date and damaged goods for disposal.
- Rotated stock according to expiry dates, minimising waste and ensuring product freshness.
- Ensured shelves looked clean, presentable and organised after stacking by conducting shelf dressing and visual merchandising tasks.
- Completed shelf loading, unloading, dressing and visual merchandising tasks as instructed by team leaders.
- Kept shelves clean and visually pleasing through visual merchandising.
- Replenished shelves regularly to maintain full displays.
Cash Office Clerk
Leo’s superstore
Keynsham, Avon
04.1991 - 04.1993
- Balanced cash drawers and safes at shift end, highlighting discrepancies and resolving differences.
- Processed customer payments, including cash, cheques, and card transactions, with precision.
- Counted takings with meticulous speed and precision, verifying amounts ahead of cash banking.
- Reconciled cash drawers at the beginning and end of each shift, identifying discrepancies and resolving them efficiently.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information, adhering to data protection regulations.
- Carried out daily cash office float reconciliation processes, maintaining financial efficiency.
Secretary
Lloyds Bank plc
Bristol, Avon
03.1988 - 06.1990
- Scanned and photocopied documents for office team members.
- Handled incoming calls and enquiries, offering professional assistance and directing to appropriate departments for further action.
- Worked with Microsoft Word and Google Docs to complete word processing tasks.
- Handled emails and written business correspondence on behalf of senior office staff.
- Answered inbound telephone calls promptly, directing clients, vendors and general queries to relevant teams.
Audio Typist
Imperial Tobacco Ltd
Bristol, Avon
09.1979 - 02.1988
- Typed, edited and printed text upon request by staff for official documents and correspondence.
- Observed grammar and spelling rules during typing and proofreading exercises, producing error-free documents.
- Entered data with high accuracy levels into company databases, maintaining confidentiality and integrity of information.
- Converted physical documents into digitised copies for distribution to internal departments, staff or clients.
- Managed workload effectively, prioritising tasks to meet critical deadlines without compromising on data quality.
- Operated audio equipment to capture or replay recorded content for transcription purposes.
- Processed high volumes of documents, converting hard copies into digital formats through precise typing and scanning.
Education
GCSEs - GCSE
St Bernadette Secondary School
Bristol01-1979
Skills
- Assembly techniques
- Inventory management
- Food safety
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Hobbies and interests
- cooking and baking, gardening, some crafting and going to the gym
Timeline
Craft assembling
Tache
05.2017 - 04.2023
Fishmonger
The Fish Plaice
10.2001 - 08.2015
Food Preparer
Sandwich Bar
06.1999 - 10.2001
Data Input Clerk
Not known
03.1997 - 03.1999
Audio data input typist
Not known
06.1996 - 09.1997
Shelf Stacker
Leo’s superstore
02.1994 - 05.1996
Cash Office Clerk
Leo’s superstore
04.1991 - 04.1993
Secretary
Lloyds Bank plc
03.1988 - 06.1990
Audio Typist
Imperial Tobacco Ltd
09.1979 - 02.1988
GCSEs - GCSE
St Bernadette Secondary School