Katie King

Friendly, reliable and hardworking university student with experience in customer service, hospitality, administration and HR. Confident working with the public, communicating with different people and managing responsibilities independently. I have practical barista and front-of-house experience and enjoy creating a welcoming customer experience. I am organised, approachable and quick to learn, and am looking for part-time work alongside my Psychology degree at the University of Surrey.

HR Intern at Belkin (2026-07 – 2026-09)

Supported the HR team with day-to-day administrative tasks and gained experience within a large international business.

• Created and developed a standardised job description template for managers across different Belkin teams.
• Communicated with managers and colleagues to gather requirements and feedback and helped coordinate information across teams.
• Assisted with travel and general administrative tasks, developing strong organisation, communication and attention-to-detail skills.

Front of House / Barista / Waitress / Potwash at Alban Hill Nurseries Coffee Shop (2024-05 – Present)

• Provide friendly and efficient customer service in a busy coffee-shop environment.
• Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks and assist customers with food and orders.
• Take orders and payments accurately while maintaining a welcoming and professional manner.
• Work effectively as part of a team, including during busy periods, while keeping the café clean and organised.
• Adapt quickly to different responsibilities across front of house, barista and kitchen duties.

Classroom Assistant at Every Story (2023-09 – 2025-01)

• Supported children during activities and helped create a positive, engaging environment.
• Communicated clearly with children and staff and adapted to different needs and situations.
• Demonstrated patience, responsibility and reliability while working as part of a team.

Work Experience at Bastian Lloyd Morris Solicitors (2023-08 – 2023-08)

• Gained an insight into a professional office environment and observed how a legal business operates.
• Developed an understanding of professional communication, organisation and confidentiality.

Work Experience at King Estate Agents (2023-07 – Present)

• Gained experience in a customer-focused professional environment.
• Observed and supported day-to-day administrative and client-facing tasks.

Paper Delivery Assistant at McColl's (2022-06 – 2024-10)

• Delivered newspapers reliably and on time, working independently and managing a regular route.
• Developed strong time-management, responsibility and organisational skills.

Babysitter at Private

• Provided responsible childcare and ensured children were safe, supported and engaged.
• Built trust with families through reliability, communication and good judgement.

BSc in Psychology – University of Surrey (2026)

A Levels in Economics, English Language, Psychology – Ousedale School (2024 – 2026)

GCSEs in Religious Studies, History, Drama, Statistics, English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Spanish, Chemistry – Ousedale School