Taha Alam
I bring retail experience from Primark, excelling in stock management and customer service. My adaptability and teamwork skills, honed at McDonald's, make me a strong asset for dynamic retail roles. I'm hardworking and committed to prioritising every customer.
Hosted events, product launches, and business meetings, welcomingguests, managing seating, and presenting current and upcoming products tocustomers and investors. Managed peak-traffic shifts with daily turnovers exceeding £2500. Mastered technical espresso and "seed to cup" roastery training. Drove retail coffee bean sales by educating customers on specialty coffee distinctions and processing methods, while offering tastings (filter, V60, coldbrew) Certified for high-standard sandwich preparation with food safety compliance.
Thrived in a busy artisan bakery and café. Barista trained with Allpress; proficient in espresso extraction, milk texturing,and latte art designs such as hearts and tulips. Trusted to independently open and close the store, ensuring smooth daily operations. Ensured product freshness by rotating and restocking trays up to three times daily. Received formal host training to deliver warm, attentive service, while also up selling premium menu items.
• Dealt with great amounts of stock. • Learned how to organize and merchandise. • Handled large workloads. • Communicated over headsets. • Prioritized every customer first.
• Learned how to work as a team. • Dealt with tough customers by showing them empathy. • Thrived in a fast-paced environment. • Built my decision-making skills. • Handled large amounts of money. • Learned professional cleaning skills.
• worked long hours, up to eleven-hour shifts. • Built up stamina due to extended physical work. • Learned how to communicate well with customers of all ages. • Gained experience working with finances.