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Yasar Syed

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Driven and well-qualified individual with strong communication and customer service skills, combined with knack for problem-solving. Proficient in building rapport and closing sales, enhancing customer experience as well as experience in the high stress environments that food production entails.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Sales Associate

Paperchase
London, Greater London
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Store closed due to company liquidation
  • Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced, high-footfall station environment, consistently meeting KPIs for sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Adhered to strict station security protocols while maintaining a warm and approachable presence with customers.
  • Gained strong product knowledge across a wide range of stationery and gifting items to confidently advise customers based on their needs — similar to consultative selling in wellness retail.
  • Maintained clean, well-organised displays and ensured store presentation was always of a high standard.
  • Actively contributed to team goals, supported new colleagues, and adapted quickly to changes during the brand’s liquidation period.
  • Developed a sharp attention to detail and time management skills in a setting that required both efficiency and care.

Sales Assistant

Creams Café
London
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced dessert café during peak summer hours.
  • Operated tills efficiently during high-traffic periods, maintaining accuracy under pressure.
  • Memorised and prepared a wide range of dessert recipes within strict time constraints.
  • Opened and closed the store independently, completing hygiene and safety checks to high standards.
  • Reported directly to the store manager and contributed to meeting daily sales targets.
  • Maintained intense hygiene standards in food preparation and customer service areas.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

City University of London
London
09.2025 -

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (8 years)
  • Customer service (2 years)
  • Bilingual (3 years)
  • Customer retail (2 years)
  • Customer support (2 years)
  • Till operation (2 years)
  • Time management (5 years)
  • Cash handling (2 years)
  • Computer skills (8 years)
  • Sales (2 years)
  • Communication skills (4 years)
  • Organisational skills (8 years)
  • Retail sales (2 years)
  • Hospitality (2 years)
  • Phone etiquette (3 years)

Certification

  • A levels
  • September 2024 to Present
  • 3 A levels
  • Mathematics A
  • French B
  • Physics C
  • Food Hygiene Certificate
  • September 2022 to Present
  • GCSE
  • 10 GCSEs 7-9
  • Mathematics 9
  • English 8/7
  • Science 9/9/8

Languages

French - Intermediate
English - Fluent
Bengali - Beginner

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Engineering

City University of London
09.2025 -

Sales Associate

Paperchase
10.2022 - 04.2023

Sales Assistant

Creams Café
06.2022 - 09.2022

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