I am a confident and hardworking professional with over 5 years of experience in customer service. I am deeply passionate about history and dedicated to making historical education accessible to people from all backgrounds. Through volunteering with the National Trust and my studies at Durham University, I have developed strong communication, problem-solving, teamwork, research, and organisational skills. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy sharing knowledge with diverse audiences.

Amy Mckie

I am a confident and hardworking professional with over 5 years of experience in customer service. I am deeply passionate about history and dedicated to making historical education accessible to people from all backgrounds. Through volunteering with the National Trust and my studies at Durham University, I have developed strong communication, problem-solving, teamwork, research, and organisational skills. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy sharing knowledge with diverse audiences.

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I am a confident and hardworking professional with over 5 years of experience in customer service. I am deeply passionate about history and dedicated to making historical education accessible to people from all backgrounds.

Through volunteering with the National Trust and my studies at Durham University, I have developed strong communication, problem-solving, teamwork, research, and organisational skills. I thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments and enjoy sharing knowledge with diverse audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer at Washington Old Hall, National Trust
January 1, 2019 - Present
Welcomed visitors and acted as the main information point on arrival; delivered history talks; answered questions; assisted with exhibition preparation. Worked with a broad range of visitors from groups of seniors to school children. Received vital health and safety training and followed safety protocols. Roles rotated to meet customer needs; performed archival duties to protect and maintain artefacts.
Sales Assistant at Savers
August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Worked behind the till and on the shop floor with extensive product knowledge; promoted offers and maintained neat product displays. Logged complaints and queries, and authorised refunds where appropriate; consistently aimed to meet sales targets.

Education

BA History (First Class with Honours) at Durham University
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
MA History at Durham University
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
A-Levels at St Robert of Newminster Sixth Form College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

Health and Safety Training (National Trust)
January 1, 2019 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment