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Niamh Wake

Fashion Design and Development Student at London College of Fashion
About

I bring extensive retail experience from roles like Shop Assistant and Bar Supervisor, excelling in customer service, stock management, and team collaboration. I adapt seamlessly to fast-paced environments and am committed to providing excellent customer experiences.

Previous Brands
Grosvenor Casino
The Grampus Inn
paint-a-pot
Boxercise
Age UK
Work Experience
Food and Beverage Host
Oct ‘23 - May ‘24
Grosvenor Casino

• Employee of the month as a valet, using social skills on the bar as a waitress, with the highest takings of the team • Communicating with my team and customers relaying customers wishes serving high volumes of guests in fast-paced environments using customer management skills. Proactively welcoming high volumes of customers, with conversation • and created a positive rapport with regular customers.

Bar Supervisor
Jun ‘23 - Sep ‘23
The Grampus Inn

Waitress
Mar ‘22 - Nov ‘22
The Grampus Inn

• I honed my multitasking under pressure, polished customer interactions; grew a professional rapport with customers, and • encouraged teamwork in a fast-paced environment Adapted to diverse needs, developed problem-solving, and honed my communication skills.

Shop Assistant
Jul ‘21 - Jan ‘23
paint-a-pot

• I worked at a ceramics painting shop, receiving instruction in glazing and firing techniques • Conducted stock audits, demonstrating organisational precision whilst ordering new stock • I managed a glazed pottery collection before being collected by customers • I also orchestrated memorable hen and birthday parties • Similarly, I handled invoicing and financial transactions, ensuring meticulous filing system maintenance.

Boxing Fitness Apprentice
Mar ‘20 - Aug ‘22
Boxercise

• During my boxing apprenticeship, I assisted in coach education both virtually and in-person; within this role, I provided boxing coaches with guidance on safety protocols in relation to maximising performance through biomechanics and physiology • I prioritised emotional well-being, enjoyment and skill advancement during teaching to contribute holistic fitness experience • Similarly, I received comprehensive training in tailoring to varied age groups, skill proficiency and diverse physical and mental capacities to empower individuals in a class setting.

Shop Assistant
Nov ‘18 - Jun ‘19
Age UK

• As a dedicated volunteer at an Age UK charity shop, I helped to promote items in the store, exploring different store arrangements to maximise profit • I gained customer service expertise, organised merchandise displays, and managed transactions • I enhanced my teamwork and communication skills while supporting shop operations and engaging with a diverse clientele to help find clothes which fit their needs and body shape within varying budgets.

Retail Experience
Retail Category
High street
Work Environment
High street store
Product Category
Menswear
Womenswear
Accessories
Responsibilities
Greeting
Client Advising
Upselling
Cash register
Transactions
Product setup
Product labelling
Inventory control
Stockroom management
Stock control
Store Maintenance
Open/closing store
Recommendations
Rich Green
Direct manager - Boxercise Manager, Boxercise
Mar 2020 - Aug 2022

Niamh is hard working , honest and takes initiative well. She will work well in a friendly environment either on her own or as part of a team.

Languages
English - Native
Education & Training
University of the Arts London
‘24 - ‘24
Bachelor of Arts
Northumbria University
‘23 - ‘24
Foundation Degree in Arts, Fashion Design,
West Buckland School
‘21 - ‘23
A-Levels, Biology,
West Buckland School
‘21 - ‘22
Extended Project Qualification, Fashion Sustainability,
West Buckland School
‘21 - ‘23
A level , Chemistry,
West Buckland School
‘21 - ‘23
A-Levels, Psychology,