1. Curriculum Vitae
Kathryn Louise Cooksey
24 Waggon Street, Cradley Heath, B64 6JT
Phone; 07712235667 – xkatt4leighx@googlemail,com
Summary
I’ am 26 years of age with just over 10 years experience in retail, and 9 years experience in
beauty and theatrical media makeup. I ‘am an Energetic Sales Assistant with a solid
understanding of the fashion and retail industry. I have excellent customer service, communication
and listening skills. I’ am responsible and mature, who thrives in fast-paced environments. I enjoy
working as part of a team to achieve sales goals. I’ am very reliable. I also have my own mobile
business, where I meet my clients who require my beautician and makeup skills. I also
accommodate children's birthday parties as a Face Painter. My current workplace is closing;
therefore I require joining a similar environment.
Skills
 Customer service-orientated Goal- orientated
 Cash register familiarity Exceptionally loyal
 People-orientated Friendly demeanour
 Sales experience Strong work ethic
Excellent communication skills
Work History
08.2009 to Current Sales Assistant
Steven Williams at Dorothy Perkins, Arcadia Group LTD – Unit L81, Merry
Hill Centre, Dudley, West Midlands, DY5 1SN
 Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
 Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
 Contacted other store locations to determine merchandise availability.
 Completed all cleaning, stocking and organising tasks in assigned sales area.
 Prioritised helping customers over completing other routine tasks in the store.
 Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.
 Contacted other store locations to determine merchandise availability.
10.2004 to 06.2009 Sales Assistant
Annette Murphy at Dorothy Perkins, Arcadia Group LTD – The Cornbow
Hall, Halesowen – No longer available
 Greeted customers in a timely fashion while quickly determining their needs.
 Recommended merchandise to customers based on their needs and preferences.
 Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and
exchanges, and security practices.

2.  Responded to customer questions and requests in a prompt and efficient manner.
 Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner.
 Completed all cleaning, stocking and organising tasks in assigned sales area.
 Prioritised helping customers over completing other routine tasks in the store.
 Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business.
Education
2008 Halesowen College, Shenstone House, Dudley Road, Halesowen, B63 3NT
NVQ Level 1 and Level 2 Beauty Therapy
Diploma Level 3 Theatrical Media Makeup
All Include
 Health & Safety
 Communications
 Mathematics
 English
Availability
I require a permanent, part time contract. But my availability is limited as I have two young
children and I have limited childcare. I ‘am available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Nights
from 5pm onwards.