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Blake Pennington

Summary

I am customer focused, polite, and enjoy taking on tasks and challenges in an efficient and genial manner. I am also familiar with the opening and closing procedures of a business, am proficient in various software's and, have experience in organizing bookings and managing calendars.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant

MCF Interiors
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Key - holder and sole sales attendant at store selling furniture and household items
  • Core responsibilities - processing orders and meeting customer needs
  • Arranging freight of large purchases throughout the north island.

Receptionist and Assistant

Dathan Hunter Hair Salon
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Core responsibilities - Receptionist and Assistant to head stylist
  • Social media account management
  • Managing bookings and cancellations
  • Greeting, calling and attending to clients

Key Holder and Sales Associate

Waterlily Boutique
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Core responsibilities - Sales and customer service, stock inventory and cataloguing, brand imaging.

Front Hostess/Cashier

Becky's Diner
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Core responsibilities - taking phone orders and seating patrons.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science

Victoria University
Wellington, NZ
11.2026

Skills

  • Excellent customer care and attention
  • Task oriented
  • Experienced in opening and closing procedures
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Payment Processing
  • Efficiency
  • Identifying customer needs
  • Proficient in various software's

Personal Synopsis

I came to New Zealand a year ago to experience the country (I am a New Zealand and U.S.A national) and attend university to become a clinical psychologist. Since moving to Wellington I have immersed myself in the culture of the city; it's galleries, music, cafes, venues and nature always leave me with something to explore. 

Timeline

Sales Assistant

MCF Interiors
04.2023 - 01.2024

Receptionist and Assistant

Dathan Hunter Hair Salon
09.2021 - 01.2023

Key Holder and Sales Associate

Waterlily Boutique
05.2021 - 01.2023

Front Hostess/Cashier

Becky's Diner
10.2020 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science

Victoria University
Blake Pennington