To whom it may concern ,

My name is Zaid Sidat and I wish to apply for the Optical assistant vacancy at your opticians. I am in my final year in Bolton Sixth Form College and am completing the BTEC Applied Science Course. I am on track to achieve Distinction in this qualification.

I am conscientious, punctual and able to work to deadlines. I am currently studying full time and also in part time employment outside of college hours. I have gained the experience of balancing my employment responsibilities and my academic commitments.

I am extremely interested in pursuing the Dispensing Optician career pathway as well as completing the Dispensing Optician course.

I would greatly appreciate if you could consider me for this job vacancy and in anticipation of this I have attached my CV for your kind consideration.

I look forward to hearing from you.
You can contact me via email 15zaid.s@gmail.com

CV:
Personal Profile
I am a focussed and determined individual aiming to achieve the best possible results in everything I do. I am a hard worker, and am always looking for opportunities to improve myself and the organisation I work for. A future Dispensing Optician who will work diligently with passion, care and attention in providing the best vision to my future patients.

Relevant skills
• Maintaining a professional approach whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills with clients and the public.
• Able to organise and structure multiple different systems and fully utilise POS systems.
• Time management – able to handle responsibilities at work whilst studying to further myself.
• Honesty.

Experience

Paid Employment
• Edu-Lettings- Dec 2022 to Present – Supervisor
Main duties: -
This involves ensuring that the college is opened according to schedule and ensuring that the premises are adequately secured for the end of day. Other tasks involve managing three different areas within the buildings and making sure the facilities are used in an appropriate manner. Other parts of the profession involve first aid inventory checks and when necessary, providing CPR.
Skills obtained: -
Active communication-based skills with regards to making sure everything runs smoothly and in problem solving when issues arise. CPR certified in cases of emergency.

• Varying stadiums – June 2022 to Oct 2022 - Steward
Main duties: -
Providing security help in football games and other mass events. have been stewarding at differing locations ranging from the University of Bolton to Old Trafford stadium. This involves people handling, security vetting (searching people’s bags etc.) and helping people out with queries and questions that they may have.
Skills obtained: -
Working within a large diverse team in a fast-paced environment to ensure safety. Communicating and diffusing problematic scenarios in a mature manner.

• Cohens Chemist – Dec 2021 to June 2022 - Warehouse operative
Main duties: -
Packing orders and labelling appropriately to ensure that the right prescriptions are delivered to the correct pharmacy.
Skills obtained : -
Working in a high-performance environment to meet expectations whilst still maintaining a high degree of excellence.

Voluntary
• Family Welfare Trust (local charity Reg No 328148) – Feb 2021- Apr 2022 -Volunteer
Main duties: –
Helping in administration and day to day activities. These can range from hands on work to organising and managing timetables.
Skills Obtained: -
Timetabling and managing a wide range of work in different parts of the charity.


Education

• 2021 – Present: - Bolton Sixth Form College - B-Tech Level 3extended certificate in Applied Sciences - Leading to Dispensing Optician
• 2015 - 2020: - Eden Boys School. Obtained 9 GCSE’s (Grade 6 and above) including English, Mathematics and Triple Sciences.

Interests
My hobbies are that I love keeping fit, going to the gym, engaging in physical sports, and socialising with my friends.

Referees
Available upon request.

Posted by Andrew D Price on behalf of Zaid Sidat.