Tara Reid

Stockroom Volunteer

Luton, LutonMember since October 13, 2025

Excellent customer service skillsMerchandising and visual display skillsReliable, organised, and able to manage time effectivelyConfident communicator with a friendly, positive approachAble to follow procedures and maintain high standardsWork well in busy environments and under pressureStrong teamwork and collaboration skills

About

An enthusiastic and reliable individual with strong experience in customer service, retail operations, and stockroom support. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in fast-paced settings. Skilled in stock processing, merchandising, and supporting customers with a friendly and professional approach. Highly motivated, adaptable, and committed to delivering high standards in every role.

Experience

Stockroom Volunteer - Cats Protection

(2024-09)

Sorting, tagging, pricing, and labelling donated clothing to prepare items for the shop floor.
Ensuring clothing is priced accurately using a pricing guide
Supporting stock counts and inventory accuracy
Organises and maintains a tidy, safe, and accessible stockroom environment.
Assesses the quality of donations to determine suitability for sale.

Retail Volunteer - Oxfam

(2025-06 - 2025-07)

Operated the till, processed payments, and provided friendly, helpful service.
Assisted customers with product enquiries and offered informed advice.
Replenished shelves and rails to ensure product availability.
Contributed to creating a clean, safe, and welcoming shop environment.

Stockroom Volunteer - Cancer Research

(2024-06 - 2024-12)

Sorted donated clothing, books, toys, and games into organised categories.
Tagged, priced, and labelled items accurately before distribution to the shop floor.
Conducted quality checks to ensure items were suitable for sale.
Helped maintain an efficient, well-organised stockroom layout.

Temporary Sales Associate - TK Maxx

(2023-11 - 2024-01)

Delivered high-quality customer service, supporting customers with product enquiries.
Monitored and managed fitting rooms, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and positive customer experience.
Checked customers in and out of fitting rooms and maintained stock accuracy.
Replenished merchandise to maintain strong visual standards across the store.
Contributed to overall store tidiness and organisation.

Get Into Retail (TK Maxx) - The Prince's Trust

(2023-09 - 2023-10)

Supported merchandising tasks including arranging displays and restocking items.
Assisted customers on the sales floor with product selection and general enquiries.
Gained experience handling stock, deliveries, and shop floor organisation.
Developed skills in teamwork, communication, and retail professionalism.

Earlier Volunteer Experience - Multiple Organisations

(2014 - 2020)

Includes roles at Age Concern, Milliner Care Home, Sue Ryder, Transitions UK, and Hertfordshire County Council Traineeships. Across several long-term volunteer placements, carried out responsibilities including:

Supporting vulnerable individuals, including older adults, young people with additional needs, and people with learning disabilities.
Assisting with group activities, social programmes, and one-to-one support.
Providing companionship, encouragement, and emotional support.
Preparing activity materials and helping maintain clean, organised communal areas.
Serving meals, supporting with eating, and welcoming clients to community spaces.
Sorting donated stock, organising merchandise displays, and maintaining shop cleanliness
These roles collectively strengthened communication, empathy, organisation, reliability, and teamwork.

Customer Assistant - Marks & Spencer

(2014-10 - 2015-12)

Operated tills, processed payments, and handled customer enquiries.
Provided friendly and efficient customer service across departments.
Replenished stock and maintained high shop floor standards.
Resolved customer complaints calmly and professionally.
Supported colleagues during peak trading times to ensure smooth store operations.