Enthusiastic and compassionate individual transitioning into the education support field, currently pursuing placement in a primary school setting. Backed by extensive experience in customer-facing roles within retail and hospitality, I bring strong interpersonal communication, adaptability, and a calm, proactive approach to supporting diverse needs. Passionate about creating inclusive and engaging environments where every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
-Balance and organized the cash register by handling cash and counting change during and at the end of a shift
-Sell retail items such as newspapers and birthday cards
-Provide knowledge about Tattslotto to help customers with any questions they have
-Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
-Assist customers in store in finding items that they would like or suggesting similar options for them
-Provide a willingness to help customers with any concern they have no matter the situation
-Took orders on the till
-Prepared milkshakes, smoothies and hot drinks
-Prepared hot food and desserts
-Provided extensive knowledge about the strawberry farm and how the farm worked to customers
-Applied quick thinking to resolve customer issues in busy times
-Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
-Sold items at retail counter
-Provided wine/cider tastings at the wine bar
-Worked closely with the shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
-Packaged items for sale
-Cleaning of inside and outside areas
-Organised orders in the cafe area to make sure taking out and preparing of orders ran smoothly and effectively
-Provided a positive and kind attitude to all customers
-Took meal orders over the phone and in person
-Used cash registers and credit card machines for payments
-Brought out meals to customers
-Cleaned tables and prepared them for the next customers
-Adhered to customer needs by helping customers choose meals and where needed, adjusted dishes relating to dietary requirements
-Prepared drinks and desserts
-Resolved customer and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction in various scenarios
-Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
-Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
Currently employed in a flexible casual retail role, allowing me to accommodate school placement requirements. I am available Monday, Tuesday and Fridays, and am happy to adjust my schedule to best support the needs of the school.
-Spending time with loved ones and friends
-Exercising
-Cooking
-Going to the beach
-Reading
-Travelling
(HLTAID012 - Provide and emergency first aid response in an education and care setting)