Sophie

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profile:

I am an independent and highly motivated individual who is fully prepared to learn to handle the challenges set within a controlled and supportive environment. Having developed a proficient knowledge of clerical duties throughout my studies and work has allowed me to become more mature and establish a warm and caring personality towards customers and employees.  I am a conscientious worker who perseveres and strives to do her utmost in all aspects requiring the meeting of any standards especially when I’m situated in a challenging environment. Other skills that I am equipped with are team-working, time management, organisational skills, communicational skills, dedication and the ability to cope with high pressure work. I am eager to quickly begin work and have proved my ability to work strictly and under pressure by combining studies with other commitments. 

Education

NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE UNDERSTANDING AUTISM 

Catford High School-Conisborough College (2009 - 2011)

7 GCSEs at grades B to D (including Maths and English) 

Harris Academy Peckham Sixth Form (2012 – 2014)

Business AS Level (Pass), English As-Level (Pass) and Maths AS-Level (Pass)

Employment History

Work experience at Rachel McMillan School and children’s centre as a team member from the 6th of July to the 20th of July 2011. Some activities I engaged in with the children are reading, dressing up, drawing, cooking, reading, painting and helping the children to write and build which became more manageable within 2 days of attending the setting and effectively communicating with the staff members

Voluntary cleaner at Peckham High St Islamic and Cultural Centre: (December 2014- November 2015) (weekends whilst studying)

Boots – Retail Merchandiser/Customer Assistant

(January 2013 – November 2014 during studies)

Greeting customers 

Serving customer as well as handling payments

Replenishing store shelves 

Assisting customers with their needs 

Ensuring shop floor looked presentable

Working in a team to provide suitable services to customers whilst maintaining appropriate standards of cleanliness and respect 

Locate items for shoppers 

Core Skills

Excellent at working in a team: I have developed this skill throughout my work at boots and during my studies.

Able to communicate effectively: I have demonstrated my spoken and written communication skills throughout various presentations, essays and contributed in seminars and lectures during my studies. In addition, I am a confident communicator with an excellent e manner. 

Organisational Skills: Able to manage time effectively whilst being very proactive. I have improved my ability to make lists, schedules and establish filing systems to improve potential to meet tight deadlines especially during my studies 

Punctual/ willing to learn: Having the ability to attend important appointments, deadlines and meetings.

Reliable: I’ve shown my reliability many times during the course of my studies because I believe that as long as I can be punctual, I can also be relied on because punctuality is also key to doing things on time and meet time deadlines.

Approachable/ easy to work with: I am an easy-going demeanour allowing others to easily speak to me. I am friendly ensuring individuals feel respected and dignified from my awareness of how bad service can affect the self-esteem and confidence of others be it colleagues or customers.

Computer skills: Competent with Microsoft Office regarding managing s and carrying out internet research along with making graphs. 

Interests:

I enjoy spending my time studying and reading

References:

Available at request