Poppy Marston

I am a motivated and reliable student who has recently started my undergraduate degree at the University of York. Through more than a year of experience as a Retail Assistant at Suffolk Food Hall, I have developed strong customer service, teamwork and communication skills in a busy retail environment. I enjoy working with people, maintaining high standards and learning new skills, and I am looking for a part-time role where I can make a positive contribution as part of a hardworking team.

Retail Assistant at Suffolk Food Hall (2024-11 – 2026-02)

• Delivered friendly and professional customer service in a busy retail environment.
• Assisted customers with enquiries and purchases.
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the store.
• Operated tills and processed customer transactions accurately.
• Replenished stock and assisted with merchandising.
• Worked effectively as part of a team during busy periods.
• Followed food hygiene and health & safety procedures.

Cleaning operative at Platinum Commercial and Domestic Cleaning (2026-07 – 2026-09)

• Working independently to complete tasks effeciently whilst maintaining quality standards
• Upkeeping high expectations and hygiene within commercial services
• Cleaning offices, kitchens and washroom facilities in line with procedures

Summer Reading Challenge Volunteer at Suffolk Libraries (2023-07 – 2023-08)

• Actively listened to the children and communicated openly
• Arrived on time and remained punctual

Food bank volunteer at Top up shop (2023-06 – 2023-07)

• Sanitised surfaces and maintained cleanliness
• Worked within a community and team environment
• Served and organised food

Primary School volunteer at Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School (2023-03 – 2023-03)

• Organised children's work
• Kept calm in difficult interactions and situations

A-Levels in Politics, Psychology, and Sociology – Suffolk One Sixth Form College (2024-09 – 2026-06)

GCSE