Kai Shaw-sullivan

I am conscientious, outgoing and respectful in nature. I am looking for a role where I can develop my existing skills, and I am keen to learn new skills. In my spare time I enjoy physical activities such as martial arts. This hobby has helped me become a hard worker who has good discipline and can focus well. I feel confident working with other people and flourish in environments where I can be sociable and active.

Retail assistant - Smyths

(2025-09 - 2026-01)

• Delivered excellent customer service, assisting shoppers with product advice and recommendations.
• Operated tills efficiently, handling cash and card transactions accurately.
• Maintained store presentation by stocking shelves, merchandising products, and keeping the sales floor tidy.
• Assisted with receiving deliveries, price changes, and inventory management.
• Worked effectively as part of a fast-paced team to meet store targets.
• Demonstrated flexibility, working evenings, weekends, and busy trading periods.
• Developed strong communication and teamwork skills in a dynamic retail environment.

Canvasser - door to door sales - McQueen's Daires

(2025-02)

• Conducted door-to-door sales presentations to potential customers.
• Introduce and explain products or services offered by the company.
• Engage in persuasive selling techniques to close sales.
• Maintained accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.
• Understand customer needs and answer questions about product features.
• Expanded client base through referrals and learn sales techniques.
• Travelled to different neighbourhoods to sell products.

Farm worker - Swithens Farm - Wakefield

(2018-06 - 2019-01)

• Ground maintenance
• Assisting with animal care (exotic and domestic animals)
• Cleaning animal pens and farmyards

Kitchen staff - Birchwood farm Glasshoughton

(2023-06 - 2023-07)

• prepared food
• Worked on carvery
• Cleaning kitchen

Trainee (as part of Qube Learning Traineeship) - Specsavers - Wakefield

(2022-05)

Completed 3 weeks experience within the city centre store.

• Operating the OCT machine and the auto refractor whilst adhering to H&S protocol
• Polishing frames and tidying the shop floor according to strict Covid guidelines
• Meeting and greeting customers before taking them to the waiting area
• Following GDPR guidelines

Introduction to retail skills and values - Highfield (2025-05)

Functional Skills and Health and Social Care - Aspire2B, Wakefield (2019)

GCSEs - Multiple subjects - Featherstone Academy, Wakefield (2013 - 2018)