Saarah Ahmed

I am a hardworking, caring, and patient individual with experience across childcare, warehouse operations, retail, and customer service. I have strong communication skills, excellent organisation, and the ability to work well under pressure. With experience supporting young children in nursery settings as well as working in fast-paced warehouse and retail environments, I bring reliability, flexibility, and a positive attitude to every role.

I am eager to continue developing my skills and contribute to a supportive and productive team.

Clayton Park Bakery

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

• Delivered excellent customer service, handling orders and enquiries.
• Prepared and decorated baked goods to quality standards.
• Operated and maintained bakery equipment safely.
• Managed cash transactions and balanced the till.
• Worked as part of the bakery team to meet production deadlines.

Salvation Army Charity Shop

(2023-01 - 2024-01)

• Completed administrative tasks, including research, photocopying, and answering phone calls.
• Used the office database, updating records accurately.
• Steamed, organised, and sized donated items.
• Assisted customers at the front of the shop and operated the till.

Maundy Grange Homeless Shelter

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Provided support, interaction, and guidance to service users.
• Helped organise activities and competitions.
• Prepared large quantities of food bags for families.
• Cooked breakfasts and lunches and prepared snacks.
• Maintained hygienic standards for staff and service users.

Voluntary - Oaks Nursery & Fielden Street Nursery

(2022-01 - 2023-01)

• Assisted staff with planning and delivering stimulating activities.
• Supervised children during play and learning activities, ensuring safety.
• Prepare and serve meals following hygiene and dietary guidelines.
• Supported children's social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Helped over 10 children develop fine motor skills through creative activities.

Studio Warehouse

(2018-01 - 2022-01)

• Operated label-printing machinery efficiently.
• Sorted and categorised high volumes of products in a fast-paced environment.
• Packed and prepared orders, consistently meeting daily targets.
• Used barcode scanners and warehouse systems to track inventory.
• Worked collaboratively with a team to achieve daily shipping goals.

GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, and ICT - Rhyddings Business & Enterprise School (2010-01 - 2014-01)

Level 2 - Childcare - Blackburn College (2014-01 - 2017-01)