Zachary White
Northampton,Northamptonshire
Summary
Highly motivated and enthusiastic Computer Science student with strong foundations in programming, data structures and algorithms, cyber security and programming. Very experienced in problem solving and customer interaction through prior work in retail jobs, where I also developed excellent communication skills, teamworking skills and time-management skills. Proven ability to learn quickly, and adapt to my surroundings. I have attended local hackathon events hosted by Barclays and IBM, for the last 3 years and I am always looking to improve my knowledge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Store Assistant
Aldi
Sixfields, Northampton, Northamptonshire
2023.10 - Current
- Completing tasks efficiently, in order to meet efficiency markings
- Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.
- Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills
- Manging multiple customers at once, whilst on self-service tills
- Worked in a busy store that averages £15,000 in sales in a trading day
Customer Team Leader
The Co-Operative
Upton, Northampton
2022.12 - 2023.04
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
- Ensured that the shop was always policy complient
Customer team member
The Co-Operative
Upton, Northampton, Northamptonshire
2021.11 - 2022.12
- Provided customer assistance with a friendly, professional approach
- Handled tills and managed substantial cash amounts
- Restocked shelves efficiently
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of store
- Coordinated order deliveries for customers through Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Starship
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Northampton
Northampton 2022.09 -
A-Levels - Business, History and Criminology
Campion Sixth Form
Bugbrooke, Northampton 2020.09 - 2022.05
GCSEs -
Campion Secondary School
Bugbrooke, Northampton 2015.09 - 2020.03
Skills
- Python
- Web Development (HTML, CSS, JS, PHP)
- Cyber Security Encryption
- Bash scripting
- Project planning
- Multitasking efficiency
- Time-management
- Excellent communication skills
- Outgoing and enthusiastic
- Flexible
Affiliations
- Reading
- Programming
- Fitness
- Cooking
References
References available upon request.
Projects
- Smart Security Camera System using Python (Tkinter, Numpy, CV2)
- Creating minor applications with Bash Scripting
- Created a simple turn-based game in the console (Java)
- Simulated SQL Injection on a website login page, to demonstrate secure vs unsecure coding
Certification
Full UK Driving License
Timeline
Store Assistant
Aldi
2023.10 - Current
Customer Team Leader
The Co-Operative
2022.12 - 2023.04
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Northampton
2022.09 -
Customer team member
The Co-Operative
2021.11 - 2022.12
A-Levels - Business, History and Criminology
Campion Sixth Form
2020.09 - 2022.05
GCSEs -
Campion Secondary School
2015.09 - 2020.03