Zara Amjad
London,Islington
Summary
Determined and adaptable graduate with strong leadership, customer service, and problem-solving skills. Experienced in working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and creating a positive team environment. Detail-oriented and proactive, with a commitment to preventing errors and delivering an excellent customer experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
39
39
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Supermarket cashier
Nisa Local
London
2025.09 - 2026.02
- Collaborated effectively with team members for smoother shift changes.
- Counted money at the beginning and end of each shift to maintain financial accuracy.
- Checked identification for age-restricted purchases, ensuring legal compliance.
- Assisted customers in locating products for improved shopping experiences.
- Liaised with management over any customer issues or discrepancies to maintain high standards.
- Operated till efficiently, ensuring quick processing of purchases.
- Placed fresh and fragile products in separate bags to avoid damage and cross-contamination.
Early years assistant
Paradise Park Children's Centre
London, Islington
2025.08 - 2025.09
- Facilitated emotional and social development in children, enhancing their confidence and interpersonal skills.
- Monitored children for signs of emotional or developmental issues, implementing early intervention strategies to foster development.
- Encouraged children's creativity by providing various art and craft materials for their use.
- Assisted with outdoor playtime supervision, ensuring the safety of all children.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in the classroom environment, promoting a safe and healthy space for learning.
- Collaborated effectively with other staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the facility.
Education
A-Levels - Biology
Woodhouse College
London 2024.09 - 2026.06
A-Levels - Psychology
Woodhouse College
London 2024.09 - 2026.06
A-Levels - Sociology
Woodhouse College
London 2024.09 - 2026.06
GCSEs - Biology
Highbury Fields School
London 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Chemistry
Highbury Fields School
London 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - English Literature
Highbury Fields School
London 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - English Language
Highbury Fields School
London 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
Highbury Fields School
London 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Sociology
Highbury Fields School
London 2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Physics
Highbury Fields School
London 2019.09 - 2024.06
Skills
- Procedure adherence
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Customer engagement
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Decision making
- Influencing communication
Accomplishments
DofE Bronze Award
Affiliations
- Netball
- Reading fictional books
- Cooking and baking
- Socialising and networking
- Exploring nature
Languages
English
Native
Bengali
Upper intermediate
Urdu
Intermediate
Timeline
Supermarket cashier
Nisa Local
2025.09 - 2026.02
Early years assistant
Paradise Park Children's Centre
2025.08 - 2025.09
A-Levels - Biology
Woodhouse College
2024.09 - 2026.06
A-Levels - Psychology
Woodhouse College
2024.09 - 2026.06
A-Levels - Sociology
Woodhouse College
2024.09 - 2026.06
GCSEs - Biology
Highbury Fields School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Chemistry
Highbury Fields School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - English Literature
Highbury Fields School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - English Language
Highbury Fields School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
Highbury Fields School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Sociology
Highbury Fields School
2019.09 - 2024.06
GCSEs - Physics
Highbury Fields School
2019.09 - 2024.06