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William Merchant

William Merchant

Chelmsford,Essex

Summary

Dedicated and hard working student seeking flexible retail position, preferably within catering. Ready for practical experience and enthusiastic about helping others. Prepared to learn and support a highly motivated team. Preparing to study BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts and wanting to gain employment during weekends and academic holidays.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Catering Assistant

Marsh Farm
South Woodham Ferrers, Essex
06.2025 - Current
  • Prepared and served foot items such as popcorn, doughnuts, ice cream, hotdogs and beverages.
  • Maintained cleanliness of serving area to ensure health and safety regulations were met.
  • Provided excellent customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Implemented hygiene protocols throughout daily duties ensuring safe food handling.
  • Handled card transactions with customers, maintaining integrity and accuracy at all times.


Frozen Food Warehouse Assistant

Mr. J. Webber, Oakhouse Foods
Newhaven, East Sussex
08.2022 - 04.2025
  • Maintained and cleaned warehouse following set procedures.
  • Stored products in appropriate storage areas to maximise space within warehouse.
  • Worked during school holidays to support family business.

Classroom assistant

Elmwood Primary School
South Woodham Ferrers, Essex
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • WILLIAM De FERRERS SCHOOL YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT.
  • Contributed to extracurricular activities organisation, enriching student life outside academics.
  • Assisted in lesson planning, resulting in engaging class sessions.
  • Supported teachers by preparing classroom materials.
  • Acted as superb role model, consistently promoting school mission and values.

Newspaper delivery person

Mrs. J. White, Blakemore, Spar News Agent
South Woodham Ferrers, Essex
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Sorted mail items by hand for delivery to local customers or transport to other offices.
  • Established daily priorities based on varied workload.
  • Located hard-to-find houses and apartments.
  • Picked up and accurately sorted newspapers to improve delivery run efficiency.
  • Assisted with other deliveries during busy periods or employee absences.

Education

GCSEs -

William de Ferrers School
Chelmsford, ESS
09.2020 - 07.2025

Skills

  • Self-motivated
  • Face-to-face selling
  • Retail customer service
  • Cash management
  • Superb time management
  • Confident communicator
  • Customer support
  • Time management
  • Public relations
  • Communication skills

Affiliations

  • Performing Arts (theatre, music and acting)
  • Exploring opportunities with the Pauline Quirk Academy of Performing Arts and Windmill Theatre School.
  • Developing audition experiences (Southend Youth Theatre) and Lennox Productions (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat)
  • Enjoy cinema (especially Marvel and DC comics)
  • Photography of the natural world
  • Pet owner and takes responsibility for care of my family dog, Henry

Timeline

Catering Assistant

Marsh Farm
06.2025 - Current

Classroom assistant

Elmwood Primary School
07.2024 - 07.2024

Newspaper delivery person

Mrs. J. White, Blakemore, Spar News Agent
10.2022 - 11.2023

Frozen Food Warehouse Assistant

Mr. J. Webber, Oakhouse Foods
08.2022 - 04.2025

GCSEs -

William de Ferrers School
09.2020 - 07.2025

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