kaytelyn lockyear

Friendly and approachable with knack for building rapport with customers. Skilled in handling cash transactions accurately and efficiently. I am an enthusiastic and dedicated individual seeking a position in waitressing and customer service. I have a strong passion for providing exceptional service and creating positive experiences for customers. My excellent communication skills enable me to interact effectively with guests and ensure their needs are met promptly.

In previous roles, I have demonstrated my ability to handle orders accurately and work efficiently in fast-paced environments. I thrive in team settings and am always willing to support my colleagues to achieve a seamless service experience. 

I’m passionate about business, which I took for GCSE and am proceeding to take on in the future for a T-Level at college. 

It thrives in me to bring smiles to faces to brighten my own day as well as others. 

Confident, Outgoing and able to take on skills, tasks and messages rapidly as a quick learner.
 

Work experience at Rambinos- May 2025-  

(Reason for leave: contract ended) 

• Processed payments by cash, cheque, or card to complete transactions.
• Maintained clean, tidy and organised checkout areas.
• Calculated and provided accurate change to customers after transactions.
• Completed daily records updates to track sales and accurate payment totals.
• Offered friendly greetings and farewells, creating a welcoming environment for all patrons.
• Processed transactions quickly and accurately, enhancing customer checkout experience.
• Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit and debit payments.
• Maintained neat and clean shop floor and storage areas.
• Consulted with customers to help with purchasing decisions.
• Managed queue efficiently, reducing waiting times and improving customer satisfaction.
• Handled cash, credit card, and voucher payments, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Coordinated assistance for customer's special requests and service needs.
• Assisted in inventory management tasks, including stock takes and product ordering.

Work experience- July 2024- Nursery assistant at Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School in Welwyn Garden City. 

(Reason for leave: contract ended)

• Kept children safe and secure at all times.
• Followed strict safeguarding policies and procedures, maintaining health and safety of children and staff.
• Monitored and supported children during meal times, helping to prepare food, feed children and maintain exemplary table manners.
• Cleaned and sanitised play areas and equipment for excellent health and hygiene standards.
• Monitored children's interactions with others, encouraging sharing and cooperation in safe environment.
• Led children to clear up after activities to maintain clean, safe and orderly environment.
• Supported children's learning and development through engaging activities and play, fostering an environment of creativity and growth.
• Kept children safe and secure by supervising activities and removing dangerous objects.
• Promoted social, emotional and physical development of children, encouraging learning through supervised play.
• Targeted activities and games to suit children's ages and abilities.
• Entertained children with games, stories and age-appropriate films.
• Managed classroom organisation, ensuring a tidy and conducive learning environment for all children.
• Monitored children's progress and behaviour, reporting any concerns to nursery management in a timely manner.

• Predicted 7+ in all GCSE subjects.
• My option subjects: Business, CNAT Sport Science, History
• Further Eduction: T-Level in business Administration and Marketing at Oakland College in St Albans 
• Current School: Ridgeway Academy