Sarah Cahill
Duagh,Co Kerry
Summary
I am a hardworking, friendly, honest, reliable and dedicated student, looking for part time work, who will complete any task I am assigned efficiently and to the best of my abilities. Experienced in the day-to-day responsibilities of running a shop.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Sales assistant and Deli Clerk
Steven Watson, Watsons Londis Duagh
Duagh, Co Kerry
2022.05 - 2023.12
- Working as part of a team, dealing with the public whilst serving customers and helping them with any queries they may have
- Preparing, cooking, and ensuring that the deli food is at the correct temperatures and are cooked properly to be sold to customers. Because of this I comply with high standards of food and good personal hygiene.
- Managed temperature-controlled storage environments through stock rotation.
- Unpacked and stored deliveries within as soon as possible to avoid product spoilage.
- Greeted customers, qualifying purchase needs and offering appropriate product advice to guarantee satisfaction.
- Prevented cross-contamination by wearing PPE and thoroughly washing hands, equipment and surfaces.
- Sliced meats using a meat slicer according to customer requests.
- Presented deli stock creatively in display units and on counters.
- Helped to open and close deli counter in line with store policies.
- Controlled stock and minimised expiration losses.
- Accepted and processed cash, cheque, card and mobile payments using POS systems.
- Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
- Cultivated loyal, profitable customer relationships, asking open-ended questions to assess and cater to individual needs.
- Shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing, organised displays to engage customers.
- Received and processed product returns.
- Managed till operations by promptly and precisely scanning items, processing payments and issuing receipts.
- Updated product labelling and promotional pricing.
- Trained new employees to deliver first-class customer care.
Shop assistant
Kieran McAuliffe, Kieran's XL Ltd
Knocknagoshel, Co Kerry
2020.11 - 2022.04
- Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.
- Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
- Dealing with queries from customers and wholesalers over the phone and in person
- Covered extra shifts and maintained flexible schedule to achieve store goals.
- Created attractive product displays to enhance customer engagement and boost sales.
- Working the credit card machine for product sales, lotto, and payment of some utility bills.
- During Covid the shop ran a delivery service, and I was responsible for taking the orders over the phone and boxing the orders for delivery to the customers.
- Completed comprehensive store opening and closing procedures.
- The shop had a small deli counter which I also served at.
Education
BA - Early Childhood Education and Care
Munster Technological University
Tralee, Co Kerry 2022.09 -
Leaving Certificate -
Coláiste Íde agus Iosef
Abbeyfeale, Limerick 2016.09 - 2022.06
St. Bridget's N.S
Duagh, Co Kerry 2008.09 - 2016.06
Skills
- EPOS knowledge
- Stock merchandising
- Customer assistance
- Outstanding customer service
- Self-motivated
- Accurate money handling
- Results driven
Interests
.
, I completed a manual handling course in May 2022.
In Transition year of secondary school, we had “Buddies Day” when us TY students had a fun filled day of different activities to welcome the first-year students into the school and to put them at ease.
Interests and Hobbies
, I enjoy listening to music.
I love socialising with my friends.
I really enjoy cooking at any opportunity that I can get.
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
BA - Early Childhood Education and Care
Munster Technological University
2022.09 -
Sales assistant and Deli Clerk
Steven Watson, Watsons Londis Duagh
2022.05 - 2023.12
Shop assistant
Kieran McAuliffe, Kieran's XL Ltd
2020.11 - 2022.04
Leaving Certificate -
Coláiste Íde agus Iosef
2016.09 - 2022.06
St. Bridget's N.S
2008.09 - 2016.06