Talisa-Mae Dunsmore
6 Beauchamp Villas,
Dinton Road,
Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey,
KT2 5JQ
Date of birth - 27/12/1989
Education
The University of Surrey- Guildford- September 2008- present
Currently studying a BSc in Psychology (4 years).
Modules include; biological bases of behaviour, cognitive psychology, statistics and research methods to name but a few.
In the first and second year I achieved a high 2.1.
I feel this course has made me more independent and enabled me to find the right studying style that works for me. In addition, it has improved my group work skills, numeracy and ITC skills.
Coombe Girls School, New Malden, Surrey- September 2001- July 2008
4 AS levels in; Psychology (A), Media Studies(A), Maths (C) and PE (A).
3 A2 Levels in; Psychology (A), Media Studies (A) and PE (B).
10.5 GCSEs at A*- B, including Maths (A*), English (A*), and Science (B).
Bronze Maths challenge award.
2 weeks work experience was completed at St Agathas School Nursery.
Work Experience
Fruiti Boost Supervisor - Kingston upon Thames, October 2006 - October 2007
During the course of employment;
I was in charge of running the store alone, as well as the till and takings. I was also trusted to lock up/open the store alone; all of which demonstrate responsibility and trustworthiness.
I also took responsibility for helping promote the company by handing out leaflets and flyers, in addition to training new staff. These duties demonstrate good communication skills and confidence in dealing with the public.
River Island Clothing Company Sales Assistant/Cash Desk Controller Kingston upon Thames - October 2007- present
Current duties include;
I am in charge of running the shop floor when managers are on holiday/ill or on lunch breaks, as well as banking and cashing up, thus showing responsibility and trustworthiness.
I am also responsible for training new staff on the till, demonstrating communication and team work skills.
I also organise a team to set up delivery for staff working the next morning, thus demonstrating organisational skills.
St Agathas Nursery, St Agathas Catholic Primary school, St Agathas drive, Kingston upon thames- 2 weeks work experience
Reading to the children during story time
Supervising play time
Making sure children ate all their lunch and fruit
Encouraging children to play together, share and tidy up together
Registering children in at the start of the day and signing them out at the end of the day
Helping the nursery teacher with anything that needed doing or any problems with the children
Child minding/ Babysitting- Anna Watson, Julie Cates (references available on request)
Looking after children all day, taking them to the park, preparing meals, encouraging creativity in play, reading stories to children, getting them ready for and putting them to bed, taking them to play dates, picking them up from school, taking them to extra curricular activities and anything else that needed to be done.
Special Skills
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Computer skills including; Word (expert), Excel (beginner), Powerpoint (expert), SPSS (intermediate).
Fast typist.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Can speak Spanish at beginners level (GCSE).
Holds a full UK driving licence.
Over 3 years experience with the public.
Excellent customer service and leadership skills.
Ability to work as part of/ manage a team.
Leisure
I am an enthusiastic, outgoing student who loves fashion, children and socialising.
Employees would describe me as reliable, trustworthy, striving for achievement, good at time keeping and able to motivate a team to drive sales.
I have a flexible and positive approach to work, learn quickly and would describe myself as friendly and approachable.
I have constantly been told I am a natural with children and thoroughly enjoy looking after them and watching them develop.
My main hobby is dancing, I have taught younger children to dance as well as being nominated dance captain at my secondary school. As dance captain I had a great deal of responsibilities, as a result time keeping and organization skills were key.
References available on request.