Colin Watters

Hard worker and extreme professional with a wealth of transferable skills gained mostly in the retail and hospitality sector. Very strong skills in customer service and a very organised individual with great attention to detail. Very adaptable person, able to work alone or as part of a team. Friendly and approachable person who aspires to be the best at what I do and considers myself a very quick learner. Computer literate with a full UK driving license.

Night Shift Worker at Sainsbury's (2021-11 – Present)

Working during the night, my role is bringing in deliveries, filling the shelves and general cleaning and tidying to make sure the store is a presentable standard for the opening of the store

Entertainer at Charactayr Parties (2021-06 – Present)

Owner of charactayr mascot parties

Kitchen staff at Heads of ayr farm park (2025-03 – 2025-12)

Working with the heads of ayr farm park doing mascot events, I built a rapport with the staff at the restaurant and helped out for the season

Customer Assistant at Tesco Express (2011-11 – 2021-11)

Responsible for many roles in Tesco.

• Early morning bakery
• Bringing in and unloading deliveries
• Cash handling and responsibilities for the safe
• Aiding and assisting customers
• Helping with the training of new staff
• Cashing up at the end of the night

Training squad at McDonald's (2008-07 – 2011-10)

Responsible for the training and development of new staff.

• Ensuring the food was properly handled and stored
• Front end cash handling
• Providing ultimate customer service
• Ensuring the area was clean and up to company standards

Customer Assistant at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (2004-05 – 2004-09)

Working seasonal in the tax and duty free shop. Responsible for the replenishment of the shop, cash handling and assisting customers. First experience of working alone so a great way of using initiative and planning the layout of the shop to increase sales.

Duty Manager at Brewers Fayre Monkton Lodge (2001-03 – 2004-05)

• Supervising other staff during shifts
• Ensuring cleaning tasks were completed to maintain clean and sanitary environment
• Handling customer complaints
• Supervising end of shift cash drawer counts
• Training new waiters on menus and service standards
• Expediting and ensuring food goes out to tables in a timely manner

Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts – University of West of Scotland (2009-06 – 2010-08)