Eloise Simmonds

i am friendly and enthusiastic and ready to work. I enjoy activities like playing padel and reading in my spare time. I love hospitality-centred roles.

Volunteer Shop Assistant at Cancer Research (2025-01 – Present)

• Assisted customers in a friendly ad professional manner
• Organized and restocked shop displays to maintain an appealing shop floor
• Ensured the shop remained clean, tidy and well-presented
• Developed strong communication and customer service skills through regular interactions with the public
• Operated the till confidently, handling transactions and dealing with cash accurately.

Shop Assistant at Forty-Seven Homewares (2024-01 – 2025-01)

ref: sales@forty-seven.co.uk

• Helped price and replenish stock
• Operated the till during busy periods
• Handled payments and processed transactions accurately
• Recommended products based on customer preferences
• Provided friendly face-to-face customer service
• Worked as a team to keep the shop running efficiently

Work Experience, shadowing a Barrister at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple (2023-07 – 2023-07)

• Observed professional legal environments and maintained workplace professionalism throughout
• Gained experience in legal communication
• Developed an understanding of professional conduct in a high-pressure setting

House Captain at Maidstone Grammar School (2023-01 – 2024-01)

• Represented and supported younger students within the school community
• Planned, organized and promoted house events and charity fundraising activities
• Came up with new initiatives to promote student engagement, including quizzes and competitions
• Delivered speeches and presentations to large student audiences, strengthening public speaking confidence
• Managed a team of vice-captains, improving teamwork and organizational skills

BA in English and History – University of Leeds (2024-01)

A-Levels in History, English Literature, Politics, Geography – Maidstone Grammar School (2022-01 – 2024-01)

GCSEs in 11 GCSEs graded 7 and above, including English and Maths – Maidstone Girls Grammar School