Customer Service Sales

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Tara Evie Carrington

Education

University of Bristol – Bristol, UK (2012 – 2015)

Previously enrolled in:

• Experimental Psychology (BSc) (Years 1-3)

• Post A-Level Spanish (Year 1)

• Post A-Level French (Year 1)

Graduated with:

• Experimental Psychology - BSc (Hons) – 2:1

• Competence in a wide range of advanced statistical techniques using SPSS statistics software

• The skills to practice thorough research and demonstrate in the form of essays, lab reports and verbal/visual presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint

• Ability to communicate well with a variety of other students when working on group presentations and during periods of extensive data collection

• Numerous tutorial and seminar debates between students and lecturers have enabled critical evaluation of various subjects, encouraging topics to be looked at from more than one angle

• Recalling and applying vast amounts of information to exam questions in order to create a strong and coherent argument in the form of a timed essay

• High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office

Ballymena Academy – Ballymena, Northern Ireland (2005 – 2012)

• A level : AAB

- Biology

- Spanish

- French

• GCSE : 5 A*, 4 A, B

Employment History

Volunteer Sales Assistant in Oxfam (September 2010 – September 2011)

Ballymena, Northern Ireland

• Worked as part of a large team to make sales in order to raise money for countries in poverty

Bartender in Churchill Bar (September 2012 – June 2013)

Churchill Hall, Bristol

• Setting up the bar in preparation for opening

• Cleaning and closing up after the bar has closed

• Interaction with students when serving drinks

• Interaction with management when problems arise

• Knowledge of and the ability to prepare a wide range of alcoholic beverages

• Restocking empty fridges when running low on any stock

PR worker for Playhouse Bristol (September 2012 – June 2013)

Queens Road, Bristol

• Worked effectively as a member of a large team

• Interaction with the general public

PR worker for UTV/U105 Radio (May-September 2012)

Belfast, Northern Ireland

• Can promote ideas/products/events given little preparation time

• Active work on my feet for extended periods of time

Sales assistant in Topshop/Topman (November 2010- September 2012 & December 2012-January 2013)

Ballymena branch, Northern Ireland

• Improved social interaction and customer service

• Dealt with customer concerns such as internet returns, faulty purchases and complaints

• Worked under pressure as part of a large team

• Gained commercial awareness such as knowing where and how to promote current fashions and trends

• Improved numeracy skills during cash exchange at tills and checking totals when locking up at the end of each day

Events Caterer for Jane’s Kitchen (September 2011-March 2012)

Broughshane, Northern Ireland

• Worked under heavy time pressure as part of a large team

• Adhering to health, safety and hygiene guidelines

• Followed strict instructions regarding serving times so as to ensure prompt arrival and clearance of courses

University of Bristol Open Day Rep. for Psychology Yr 1 (Summer 2013)

University of Bristol, Bristol

• Worked as part of a large team

• Promoted both the University and course to a number of prospective students

Bartender at Las Iguanas Clifton Cocina (June 2013 – July 2015)

Whiteladies Road, Bristol

• Setting up the bar in preparation for a busy evening

• Cleaning and closing up after the bar has closed

• Interaction with students and the general public when serving drinks

• Interaction with management when problems arise

• Knowledge of and the ability to prepare a wide range of alcoholic beverages

• Restocking fridges when running low on stock

• Attending and contributing to staff meetings

• Taking orders and serving meals when floor staff become too busy

Further Qualifications

Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award

Speech and Drama: Grades 1-5 (passed with Distinction in drama, verse and prose)

Flute: Grades 1-7 (passed with Distinction)

Violin: Grades 1-6 (passed with Merit)

Music Theory: Grade 5 (passed with Merit)

References

Available on request

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