Zakariyya

Hard working individual looking for part time job to utilise and learn new skills in the workplace

Training Program Participant at The Growth Company (2025-01 – Present)

Training with the Growth Company to boost skills & qualifications by attending regular sessions & workshops preparing for a return to work. Completing online courses in spare time.

Store Assistant at The Perfume Shop (2024-03 – 2025-03)

Employment at The Perfume Shop Preston with various duties.

• Taking orders on tills, working in a fast-paced environment
• Upselling Perfumes & Aftershaves to boost revenue
• Ensuring all customers were satisfied with their visit by providing top level customer service

Waiter at Sizzlers (2024-12 – 2025-01)

• Worked in a busy Restaurant dealing with food & drink orders
• Worked both individually as well as part of an effective team to serve customers efficiently
• Maintaining a clean & safe working environment adhering to food hygiene regulations

Trainee Hotel Staff at Travelodge (2024-08 – 2024-11)

Trainee role with duties including various tasks such as front of house & reception as well as housekeeping as well as food service.

Warehouse Operative at James Hall & SPAR

3 years on and off employment at James Hall & SPAR warehouse.

• Picked and packed orders accurately using T5 equipment and voice headsets
• Followed voice instructions efficiently to meet warehouse targets and deadlines
• Loaded, unloaded, and organised stock within the warehouse
• Checked orders and products for accuracy and damages
• Worked effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Maintained good timekeeping, reliability, and attention to detail
• Followed all health & safety and warehouse procedures
• Helped keep the warehouse clean, organised, and safe to work in

Warehouse Work Experience at College Work Experience

Completed around six months of warehouse work experience through college, where sorted items by route and destination, labelled, and categorised stock, and used handheld scanners around conveyor systems. Gave good understanding of warehouse processes and health & safety. Happy to complete refresher training to meet current standards.

Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Vehicle Systems Maintenance – Preston College (2025-01 – 2026-01)

Level 1 Certificate in Transport Maintenance – Preston College (2025-01 – 2026-01)

Certificate in Employability Skills (Workplace Skills) – Preston College (2025-01 – 2026-01)

A Level in Law – Cardinal Newman College (2023-01 – 2024-01)

BTEC Level 2 in Business – Cardinal Newman College (2023-01 – 2024-01)

GCSE in English – Eden Boys Preston High School

GCSE in Maths – Eden Boys Preston High School

GCSE in Science (double) – Eden Boys Preston High School