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Abigail Leathem

Wellington CBD,WGN

Summary

I'm a motivated and outgoing commerce student interested in pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and morning shift options. I'm a hardworking employee with strong communication and leadership skills; I have over 5 years experience in customer service and over 2 years of experience in staff coordination and delegation.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Duty Manager

New World
Te Aro, Wellington
03.2021 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with local licensing laws and regulations relating to serving alcohol.
  • Supervised cash handling procedures, ensuring that all transactions were processed accurately.
  • Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
  • Monitored performance of staff members, offering advice where appropriate.
  • Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Handled employee problems in absence of general manager.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Delegated tasks appropriately amongst team members according to individual skillsets.
  • Responded to employee concerns or complaints by coordinating with human resources team to solve issues.
  • Collaborated with upper management to improve productivity of operations.
  • Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Maintained professionalism in customer interactions, answered concerns and resolved problems with friendly and knowledgeable approach.
  • Created positive work environment for employees and delivered exceptional customer service.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
  • Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
  • Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of sales techniques such as upselling and cross-selling items to increase profits.
  • Provided training sessions for new employees regarding operating procedures of the store.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the store by sweeping floors, cleaning windows, dusting shelves.
  • Operated cash registers accurately and efficiently during peak hours of business.
  • Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally while providing assistance as requested.
  • Monitored staff members' during daily routines to manage safety, conduct, and procedures.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, inquiries, and checkout processes.
  • Answered phone calls to help customers.
  • Understood operation and maintenance of assigned machines and set up machines to receive components.
  • Processed returns and exchanges according to company policies and procedures.
  • Performed price changes on merchandise according to company standards.
  • Observed safe work practices and procedures as instituted by company to promote personal and team protection.
  • Planned shift activities, assigned duties and supervised employees.
  • Organized backroom areas in an orderly fashion so that all items are easily accessible when needed.
  • Provided customer service support to resolve complaints or concerns in a timely manner.
  • Processed sales transactions using point-of-sale cash register.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
  • Answered customer inquiries promptly and professionally while providing exceptional customer service.
  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
  • Organized promotional displays within the store to maximize visibility of featured products.
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
  • Maintained a clean work area, including wiping down counters and cleaning spills immediately.
  • Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
  • Operated cash registers, scanners and computers to itemize and total customer purchases.
  • Ensured shelves were stocked with merchandise throughout the day and assisted with restocking activities as needed.
  • Conducted price checks for customers quickly and accurately to provide an excellent shopping experience.
  • Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
  • Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
  • Offered customers carry-out service at completion of transaction.
  • Processed returned merchandise by strictly following store return and exchange procedures.
  • Managed cash register operations using POS system and processed sales and returns.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while following company policies regarding returns, exchanges, refunds.
  • Contributed to front-end team success, assisting manager and co-workers with diverse daily tasks.
  • Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
  • Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
  • Reviewed tags on product shelves and made requested pricing changes.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as counting money in registers and locking up after closing time.
  • Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.
  • Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
  • Processed customer payments by cash, check, credit cards and gift cards accurately.
  • Assisted customers with locating items in the store and provided product information when necessary.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Escorted customers to appropriate aisles or shelves to assist with purchasing decisions.
  • Participated in team meetings regularly to discuss new initiatives or changes within the store.
  • Adhered to safety protocols such as bagging groceries properly to prevent breakage or damage.
  • Cleaned shelves and restocked with new inventory when products stock ran low.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
  • Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
  • Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
  • Maintained and organized store displays to enhance product visibility and expedite product location activities.
  • Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
  • Operated the cash register efficiently to ensure accurate tracking of all transactions.
  • Checked expiration dates on products and ensured that only fresh goods were sold.
  • Verified age requirements for purchase of restricted items such as alcohol or cigarettes.
  • Answered questions and inquiries per shift regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Examined grocery products to immediately remove from stock expired or spoiled items, adhering to "first in, first out" rule.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Performed daily opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
  • Restocked shelves when necessary to ensure products were always available for purchase.
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Operated cash register to accurately record sales transactions.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly checkout area.
  • Processed customer returns and exchanges in accordance with store policies.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
  • Provided excellent customer service by listening to customers' needs and helping them find what they were looking for.
  • Ensured price tags were accurate on merchandise throughout the store.
  • Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
  • Organized backroom stock areas according to company procedures.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and provided assistance with locating items.
  • Checked expiration dates on perishable food items before restocking shelves.
  • Conducted regular walkthroughs of the store to identify potential hazards or security issues.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Inspected incoming shipments for any damaged or expired items.
  • Adhered to safety protocols while handling heavy loads of merchandise.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on store policies, procedures, and operations.
  • Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
  • Developed an understanding of store layout, product placement, and departmental signage.
  • Assisted in stocking shelves and organizing displays.
  • Rotated stock on display shelves to ensure freshness of product.

Sales Assistant

Peter Alexander
Onehunga, Auckland
11.2017 - 01.2021
  • Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
  • Met with customers to offer assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions, resolving problems, and responding to complaints in a timely manner.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
  • Engaged in sales-oriented discussions to determine customer pain points.
  • Assisted customers with returns, exchanges and refunds.
  • Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
  • Performed cashier duties such as scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts or change due.
  • Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
  • Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
  • Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Tracked inventory levels using point-of-sale systems and restocked shelves accordingly.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Attended staff meetings to discuss new products or changes in store policy or procedure.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the sales floor area at all times.
  • Replenished merchandise on shelves as needed throughout the day.
  • Monitored stock levels to facilitate restocking and replenishment of shelves.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
  • Used computer system to retrieve customer information, part number inventory and status of purchase orders.
  • Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
  • Adhered to all company policies and procedures regarding safety regulations, security measures, attendance policies.
  • Organized stockroom shelves, racks and bins according to store layout and product categories.
  • Ensured that all promotional materials were properly displayed in their designated areas.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Informed customers about current promotions and discounts.
  • Assisted in creating displays to promote products.
  • Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
  • Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And International Business

Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington
11-2025

National Certificate of Educational Achievement - Level 3

Baradene College of The Sacred Heart
Auckland, NZ
12-2020

National Certificate of Educational Achievement - Level 2

Baradene College of The Sacred Heart
Auckland, NZ
12-2019

National Certificate of Educational Achievement - Level 1

Baradene College of The Sacred Heart
Auckland, NZ
12-2018

Skills

  • Team Supervision
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Delegating Work
  • Work Planning and Organization
  • Customer Communication
  • Strong Leadership
  • Attention to Detail
  • Staff Training
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Employee Engagement
  • New Employee Training
  • Staff Training and Development

Certification

License Controller Qualification (LCQ) - April 2022.

Duty managers Certificate - August 2023.

First Aid Certificate - January 2024.

Affiliations

I have a love for reading and walking, spending time with animals and gardening.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Duty Manager

New World
03.2021 - Current

Sales Assistant

Peter Alexander
11.2017 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And International Business

Victoria University of Wellington

National Certificate of Educational Achievement - Level 3

Baradene College of The Sacred Heart

National Certificate of Educational Achievement - Level 2

Baradene College of The Sacred Heart

National Certificate of Educational Achievement - Level 1

Baradene College of The Sacred Heart
Abigail Leathem