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Aqos Boadu

Retail Assistant
About

With rich experience at Primark, I excel in customer service, sales, and merchandising. My adaptability shines in high-volume retail settings, managing shop floor activities and engaging clients effectively. Fluent in basic English, my background spans various product categories, from fashion to accessories.

Previous Brands
3TG Barristers Chambers
Amandas Hair Salon
[Primark; Wood Green Mall
[Rhapsodiz Restaurant; Waltham Cross
Work Experience
Work experience
Jan ‘24 - Feb ‘24
3TG Barristers Chambers

Shadowing around barristers , being useful Helping with paperwork that needed help with. Helping with cases if asked , being kind to all workers and clients. Assisting with coffees and food , .going to trial cases to help out

Retail Assistant
Jun ‘23 - Aug ‘23
[Primark; Wood Green Mall

Achievements and responsibilities: • Cash handling, using an electronic register to process transactions including debit/credit card payments, refunds, redeeming store vouchers, etc. • Shop floor merchandising, laying out clothing lines thematically (leggings, jumpers, t-shirts, etc.) ensuring they were hung on racks in colour, size, style. • Stockroom housekeeping, ensuring clothes and accessories were placed in their designated areas in the stockroom, and picked up any strewn clothes off the floor. • Provided customer service, dealing with a range of queries from customers about stock availability, in-store promotions, opening hours, sizing, etc.

Hairdressing Assistant
Mar ‘23 - Mar ‘24
Amandas Hair Salon

Achievements and responsibilities: • Preparing clients for stylist including washing hair, taking out hair weaves and conditioning hair • Assisted lead hair stylists with sewing in hair weaves, braiding/plaiting, colouring, etc. • Maintained the cleanliness of the shop, sweeping up cut hair off the floor, mopping up any spillages and disinfecting tongs, combs, scissors, etc to prevent scalp infections. • Provision of customer service, making teas & coffee to waiting customers, booked customers in for appointments based on availability of stylists and answered questions about pricing. • Stock inventory, organising products such as shampoos, conditioners, etc; re-ordering any items near depletion to meet the demands of the salon.

Team Member
Oct ‘22 - Dec ‘22
[Rhapsodiz Restaurant; Waltham Cross

Achievements and responsibilities: • Served as a Team Member, undertaking a range of duties typically comprising of receiving patrons upon arrival, verifying bookings, and seating patrons. • Provision of customer service, taking food orders and addressing any queries pertaining to the menu, dietary requirements (e.g., lactose, vegan, etc.) or culinary preferences. • Served a range of African culinary dishes and beverages, whilst building a rapport with customers, offering any advice on accompaniments such as starters or condiments. • Promoted exemplary customer service by resolving any complaints to maintain satisfactory outcomes for patrons and ensure retention of customers.

Retail Experience
Retail Category
Luxury
High-end luxury
Work Environment
Travel retail
Shopping centre
Pop-Up
High street store
Product Category
Womenswear
Menswear
Watches & Jewelry
Beauty & Fragrances
Footwear
Accessories
Responsibilities
Client Help
Complaint handling
Styling
Cash register
Store Maintenance
Open/closing store
Health & safety
Recommendations
Jide Lanlehin
Senior colleague - Barrister, 3TG Barristers Chambers
Jan 2024 - Feb 2024

Aqos was very enthusiastic and eager to learn more about my work as a Barrister. She was very curious and asked a lot questions about my cases. Aqos is highly motivated and very determined to succeed in her chosen career. I have no doubt that she will be a very valuable addition to your team, as she is willing to learn new skills and she will work well within a team setting. Aqos is very articulate and gets on very well with people. I will definitely recommend her for the position that she is applying for with your organisation.

Languages
English
Education & Training
Kingsmead School
‘17 - ‘22
GCSEs