ZAIN TAJ
Stoke-on-Trent,Staffordshire
Summary
I am a student at the Open University. A hardworking student with good study skills, a strong academic record and readiness to take on demanding assignments. Applies education and personal talents to learn new subjects in detail and delve into challenging topics. Learns quickly and brings advanced abilities. Having worked in so many different roles while being a student not just and University even before University has allowed me to value being able to make a difference in people's lives.
Having been able to work in Health and Social Care has allowed me to understand people more and learn more about me.
As I am studying Psychology I am looking at in the future to work with NGOs such as Save the Children and UNICEF Islamic Relief. Also Working in the NHS as a clinical Psychologist as I will be doing a Master's in psychology after my undergraduate degree.
Volunteering with local food banks while at the University at As-Suffa Insitute(Birmingham) and supporting the homeless is the greatest I have ever done in my life. being able to help people when they are at their most vulnerable time in their life.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Tesco Customer Assistant
Debra Underwood
Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire
08.2024 - Current
- Received deliveries and stocked goods on shelves efficiently for easy accessibility.
- Operated till accurately to ensure smooth checkout process.
- Maintained clean and organised store shelves for a pleasant shopping environment.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
- Collected trolleys from car park providing convenience for shoppers.
- Carried out regular inspections on wheels, handles and child seats of shopping trolleys to ensure optimal condition.
Darul Arqam Mosque Assistant
Tanveer Mansha
Derby
02.2023 - 05.2024
- I managed time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Help maintain the Mosque was in good condition e.g. hygiene
- Making posters and helping set up for Islamic education halaqah
- Prepared and presented religious sermons on weekly basis.
- Working with children with Islamic Education
- Built positive relations with congregation members and the wider community.
- Set up a podcast to educate the youth and the community and make learning the deen fun.
Dunelm Warehouse
Stoke-on-Trent
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Perfectly stacked deliveries to ensure consistent security of items and safety of others
- Trained on special equipment to use around the warehouse when unloading a container I would use a PPT(powered pallet truck) to take pallets which have been stacked out of the container
- Working well in a team to empty a lorry
- Exceeding targets when unloading containers and when picking items for customer in the warehouse
- Listened closely to instructions to carry out fast-paced picking in line with hitting targets
- Trained on special equipment for example a PPT and on a lollop
- Which are used to pick up pallets.
Car Mechanics
Pro Car Hire
Stoke-on-Trent
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained excellent care and condition of tools for smooth running repairs and procedures
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements
- Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter
- Replacing car parts such as discs, brake pads, alternator, battery and many other car parts
- Examined new and replacement parts to uncover defects.
Waiter
Blue Tiffin
Stoke-on-Trent
08.2019 - 04.2021
- Kept tables neat by clearing away dirty dishes, wiping down surfaces and refreshing glasses or beverages
- Replenishing and restocking the bar, always ensuring high level of stock management efficiency
- Helping train new team members in key competencies
- Supported other areas of the restaurant in set up, clean up, prep work and equipment maintenance
- Delivered exceptional by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner
- Discussed menu items and dietary concerns, noted special requests and suggested starters or other additional items on the menu to meet upsell goals
- Checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food and beverage
- Calculated charges issued bills and collected payments
- Communicated effectively with the kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and any other special requests.
Education
GCSEs -
Trentham High School
Stoke-on-Trent, 09.2016 - 06.2018
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Stoke-On-Trent Six Form College
Stoke-on-Trent, 09.2018 - 06.2021
A-Levels - Sports Science
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College
Stoke-on-Trent 09.2018 - 06.2021
Undergraduate Degree - Psychology
Open University
02.2025 -
Skills
- Team building
- Problem-solving
- Lesson planning
- Teaching techniques
- Learning activity programs
- Pastoral care
- Tutoring
Languages
Punjabi
Fluent
Urdu
Upper intermediate
Accomplishments
- Level-one football coaching
- Netball teaching Qualification
- University Of Birmingham Islamic Society certificate of appreciation
- I am currently completing qualification in Psychology part-time
I have been part of the Islamic Society at the University Of Birmingham for over two years. Being able to work with an amazing team. I helped with the Islamic Society by helping out on Jummah and organising events for the brothers such as I organised a fresheners festival where we had fun activities such as sumo wrestling, and archery. Being on Islamic society has allowed me to come closer to my deen as I have taken part in further Islamic Education such as Tajweed classes and Arabic grammar and now I have started my hifz journey.
For Discover Islam Week I oragnsied the Qu'ran compettion. This was a huge blessing from Allah(swt). Also we had a Shiekh Qari Zakaullah Saleem from Green Lane Masjid lead us in Isha Salah and Qiyam Ul layl. This was a big task and it brought me closer to my deen and also allowed me to build my relationship with the Qur'an.
Affiliations
- Reading books
- Love travelling the world and learning about History
- Part of Muslim Scouts. Working with children running activities with scout group
- Playing in a football league
Certification
LASER Level Two Award for Door Supervisors in the private security industry
Emergency first aid at work
Timeline
Undergraduate Degree - Psychology
Open University
02.2025 -
Tesco Customer Assistant
Debra Underwood
08.2024 - Current
Darul Arqam Mosque Assistant
Tanveer Mansha
02.2023 - 05.2024
Dunelm Warehouse
06.2021 - 08.2021
Car Mechanics
Pro Car Hire
07.2020 - 05.2021
Waiter
Blue Tiffin
08.2019 - 04.2021
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
Stoke-On-Trent Six Form College
09.2018 - 06.2021
A-Levels - Sports Science
City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College
09.2018 - 06.2021
GCSEs -
Trentham High School
09.2016 - 06.2018
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