Claire Bailes
Retail Assistant with Customer Service Experience
About
Friendly, reliable and organised retail assistant with experience in charity shops, fundraising sales, customer service, stock handling and keeping sales areas tidy and well presented. Comfortable working in busy environments, helping customers quickly and accurately, and supporting colleagues wherever needed. Currently undertaking teacher training and seeking regular Saturday retail work alongside studies. Available for the advertised Saturday 10:00–16:00 shift.
Experience
Retail Assistant / Volunteer - Cancer Research UK
(2026)
- Support customers in a friendly and helpful manner and help maintain a welcoming shop environment.
- Assist with stock preparation, organisation, replenishment and general shop-floor presentation.
- Work cooperatively with volunteers and store colleagues to complete day-to-day retail tasks.
Sales Assistant - Fundraising Fayres & Community Events
(2019)
- Sell goods, speak with members of the public and provide friendly customer service.
- Handle cash and payments accurately, set up stalls and displays, and keep sales areas organised during busy events.
Shop Assistant - The Salvation Army
(2019 - 2022)
- Assisted customers, sorted and prepared donated stock, replenished merchandise and supported general shop duties.
- Helped keep customer and stock areas clean, safe, organised and ready for sale.
Data Analysis - NHS
(2024 - 2026)
Accuracy, confidentiality, organisation, prioritising competing tasks and remaining calm under pressure.
Innovation Engineer - Staffordshire Police
(2021 - 2024)
Teamwork, reliability, problem solving, clear communication and adapting quickly to changing priorities.
Data Analyst - Police Mutual
(2018 - 2021)
Professionalism, customer awareness, accuracy and careful handling of financial and confidential information.
Education
Secondary Computing PGCE - Education
