Shama Arshad

A determined, career-focused job seeker. Driven student leveraging studies in Design and Technology, Sociology, and Photography, looking for real world experience with a passion for design. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills.

Well-arranged and dependable candidate, and successful at managing priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Companionable student available for the weekend, evenings, and holiday shifts.

Considered diligent, punctual, and motivated.

Engineering at Highways UK (2022-11 – 2022-12)

Apart of an engineering team full of other students, helped tackle real life problems of natural surroundings such as roads, and focused on building a new bridge to help transport more people and contribute more to our eco system. Focused on the design and modernities, however function and use were key factors.

Interior designing a new building at Shireland Collegiate Academy (2022-12 – 2023-05)

Whilst a current student at this institution, I participated in work alongside designing a new building that was planned for this secondary and sixth form school. I was co designing the interior, focusing on the psychology of the building, how comfortable it ought to be to future students etc. I focused on function, aesthetics, as well as material and ergonomics.

Team member at Sports Direct (2023-01 – 2023-01)

I undertook a work placement at sports direct whilst in sixth form, to gain skills in retail and overall as being a team member. This would help with my future skills in whatever I decide to take apart in.

• Had 1 on 1's with customers, took care of their needs and questions
• Worked at the till
• Cleaned around
• Stocked up on shoes and clothing

Retail assistant at H&M

Being a retail assistant at H&M was such an enjoyable job for me.

• Stocked up on new clothing that just came in
• Organised sections and folded clothes or put things where they needed to be
• Helped customers when it came to them just needing help looking for something, to them needing opinions on preferences and what looks best for them
• Was on duty in the fitting rooms
• Helped customers talk about what they liked or didn't like and took on feedback from this
• Cleaned the store and made sure everything was up to standard to give customers the best and most pleasurable experience ever

Waitressing at Bill's

As a member of Bill's, I gained higher experience at fine waitressing. I had a more personal experience with customers in comparison to the previous job listed. Working in this busy environment meant that I gained further experience and confidence in working in a fast paced environment, and under pressure.

• Communicated 1 on 1 with customers
• Sat them down at tables and took orders
• Served food and drinks
• Took their checks and cashed out
• Set up tables and cleared tables

Artisan Team Member at Little Dessert Shop

At LDS, I prepared desserts, both food and drink, learnt the seasonal menus and the regular menus to be a much faster worker due to being located in Bullring and Grand Central, the most busiest area in Birmingham.

• Opened and closed the store
• Did food safety checks
• Changed the dates and labels on all items in stock room
• Took on the manager role of the store due to the manager himself not being available at times

GCSE – Shireland Collegiate Academy (2016-09 – 2021-05)

A-Levels in Design and Technology, Photography, Sociology – Shireland Sixth Form (2021-09 – 2023-06)

BA Hons in Interior Architecture and Design – Birmingham City University (2023-09)