Melissa Taylor

Friendly, reliable and enthusiastic individual with strong teamwork, communication and customer-facing skills. Highly organised, punctual and well-presented—quick to learn new tasks, willing to take on responsibility and committed to supporting colleagues and customers alike. Gained practical hands-on experience across hospitality, early-years care and retail settings; comfortable working in busy environments and adapting easily to changing priorities and new routines.

Work Experience at Quarr Abbey Café (2025-01 – Present)

• Delivered excellent customer service, taking orders, handling payments and serving food and beverages
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness, restocked supplies and prepared service and dining areas
• Worked efficiently as part of a team, managing workload effectively during busy service periods

Work Experience at Island Day Nursery (2023-01 – 2023-12)

• Supported nursery staff in caring for and supervising young children across daily routines and planned activities
• Built positive relationships with children, parents and staff through clear, respectful communication
• Helped prepare and tidy away resources, followed health and safety guidelines and worked flexibly as required

Work Experience at ASDA Newport (2019-01 – 2019-12)

• Assisted with food preparation including pizza making, following hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Operated checkout systems, greeted customers, answered enquiries and processed payments accurately
• Developed knowledge of food-handling procedures, product rotation and keeping work areas tidy and safe

Student Council Representative at St George's School (2021-09 – 2022-06)

• Gathered views and suggestions from students, discussed proposals and helped plan improvements to school life and facilities

Student Council Representative at St George's School (2023-09 – 2024-06)

Library Project Team at St George's School (2021-09 – 2022-06)

• Collaborated with staff and students to plan, organise and set-up the school's new library; arranged layout, labelled resources and supported the opening

Recruitment Panel Assistant at St George's School (2021-01 – 2021-12)

• Took part in reviewing applications and interviewing prospective staff members, providing fair and thoughtful feedback

– Isle of Wight College (2025-01)

– St George's School (2017-09 – 2025-06)

– Lanesend Primary School (2009-09 – 2017-06)