Jemma Thompson

Aspiring baker with retail experience, eager to grow in a baking environment and expand my culinary and baking skills.

(October 2023 - 2024)

Oxfam Volunteer.

• Communicated well with customers with a helpful and joyful attitude in a trusted role behind the till in store, answering any questions they may have. 
• Consistently asking if customers would like to Gift Aid their donations upon the request of the manager. 
• Responsible for Music Collections, (CDs, Vinyl’s, Cassettes), as well as Clothing, Homewares and DVDs, where I applied my strong organisation skills to sort through, price and display these items in an accessible way for customers.
• Engaged with research and pricing items at an appropriate price point.
• Reliable for lifting boxes of donations and placing them in the correct department.
• Followed instructions from superiors and engaged with colleagues to ensure working day flowed smoothly.

(September 2021- May 2024)

BA Photography - 1st Class (Hons)

• Worked strongly as a team when collaborating with other courses and during technical workshops. Communicated effectively in these environments and in lectures to provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Engaged with an iterative approach throughout a series of project briefs, including analysing visual and non-visual research, constructing photoshoots and reflecting on the outcomes. 
• Embraced the act of risk-taking, such as experimenting with analogue, moving image, exhibitions, etc.
• Ability to operate lighting equipment and cameras, including Videography, as well as working in any environment, (indoor and outdoor). 
• Strong knowledge and ability with post-production software’s; including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe InDesign and Camera Raw.