Shaistabanu Samdani

An ambitious individual seeking a career change. My Skills include excellent customer service skills, Great time management skills and also the ability to solve problems whilst staying calm under pressure. I am able to work well both in a team environment as well as using my own initiative . I can easily build rapport with customers and enjoy building great conversations when solving customer's queries.

Kitchen Assistant - NHS - Leicester

(2025-09 - 2026-01)

• Assisted in preparation of meals
• Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
• Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
• Performed daily deep cleaning tasks to optimise workspace cleanliness standards.
• Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.

Warehouse Operative - GXO Zara - Crick

(2024-11 - 2025-03)

• Replenished shelves as needed, helped maintain adequate stock levels at all times.
• Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
• Processed orders using handheld scanners with speed and precision.
• Worked effectively and efficiently to consistently achieve productivity targets and KPIs.

Sales assistant - Card Factory - Leicester

(2024-10 - 2024-12)

• Offered personalised shopping advice to enhance customer experiences.
• Collaborated effectively with team members to meet sales targets.
• Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.
• Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.

Kitchen staff member - Bobby's Restaurant

(2022-10 - 2024-06)

• Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
• Used kitchen equipment as instructed and to safety protocols.
• Assisted in preparation of meals to exact recipes.
• Monitored and recorded fridge and freezer temperatures to safely preserve stock.

Parcel Sorter/ Collections Assistant/ Delivery Driver - Royal Mail Meridian East Leicester - Leicester

(2021-11 - 2022-03)

• Responsible for delivering parcels to customers, collecting parcels from local businesses
• Sorting parcels into suitable categories
• Working to deliver a certain number of parcels during the day, exceeding expected hours to get the job done
• Joined the Union to ensure fairness towards all employees.

GCSE - English, Maths, Science, RE, Art - Pleckgate High school (1999-07)