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Katrina Taylor

Sales assistant
About

With a background as a sales assistant at Savers, I've developed retail expertise managing transactions, assisting customers and merchandising. My time as a restaurant server strengthened my customer service skills in high-pressure situations. Fluent in basic English, I'm comfortable handling diverse roles in fast-paced environments.

Previous Brands
C2Strategy
Good Grain Bakery
La cage imaginaire
Savers
Work Experience
Consultant
Jul ‘23 - Jul ‘23
C2Strategy

• Generating & compiling data via Excel regarding capacity utilisation of office space • Communicating directly with C2's Director, while also managing an on-site team of five • Providing data which informs key decisions on how office space is used to maximise cost savings

Sales Assistant
Mar ‘22 - Sep ‘22
Savers

• I managed the cash register, proficiently handling transactions • Assisting customers by guiding them through the store and addressing inquiries, ensuring a satisfactory shopping experience • Performing floor duties including restocking shelves and merchandising products to maintain an appealing store environment • Through this I developed proficiency in commercial technology through hands-on experience with the store's point-of-sale system. As well as enhanced customer engagement skills by effectively responding to customer needs and preferences

Waitressing
Jul ‘21 - Apr ‘23
La cage imaginaire

(Full time) July 2021 – Sep 2021 , (Part time) Jan 2023- April 2023 • Responsible for taking orders for food and beverages, ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction • Provided recommendations based on preferences and dietary requirement • Maintained cleanliness and organisation of the dining area • Conducted errands to supermarkets for essential supplies • Processed payments using card readers, demonstrating proficiency in handling financial transactions, as well as handling cash payments This all helped me to develop exceptional interpersonal skills as I interacted with a diverse clientele in a fast paced environment. As well as demonstrating my ability to remain composed and efficient under pressure, ensuring smooth operations.

Sampling and website builder
Jan ‘19 - Jan ‘24
Good Grain Bakery

Sampling and website building freelance over the past few years • Offering product samples to potential customers to encourage purchase decisions • Developing a robust e-commerce platform and seamlessly migrating existing customer reviews utilising Shopify's capabilities

Retail Experience
Retail Category
High street
Work Environment
Outlet
Department store
Product Category
Other
Responsibilities
Greeting
Complaint handling
Transactions
Cash register
Packaging
Returns & Exchanges
Product setup
Product labelling
Delivery processing
Stockroom management
Store Maintenance
Open/closing store
Health & safety
Client Advising
Languages
English
Education & Training
Royal Holloway University of London
‘23 - ‘26
Degree
Classical Civilisation
Mount House School
‘16 - ‘23
A-Levels
Mount House School
‘16 - ‘23
GCSE