Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Breeana King

Breeana King

Hastings,Hawkes Bay

Summary

Customer service associate with 5+ years experience in face paced retail environments, consistently achieving a high customer satisfaction rating. I was able to drive sales by effective merchandising and customer service and having conversations with customers and helpful feedback from customers so that i knew there were areas that needed to be improved. Skilled in handling high volume as well as multiple ways of payment transactions and 100% customer satisfaction. I thrive on keeping people and customers happy and confident in what they are wanting to purchase.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Distributor

Archant
Hastings , Hawke’s Bay
04.2023 - 05.2025
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks, managing the distribution of goods to appropriate storage areas.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the warehouse to facilitate efficient operations.
  • Implemented safety protocols, minimizing workplace accidents and promoting a safe working environment.
  • Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment, adhering to company standards.
  • Performed regular maintenance on warehouse equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Conducted routine quality checks on incoming and outgoing goods to maintain product integrity.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
  • Monitored supply levels and reordered stock as necessary to avoid shortages or excess.
  • Provided customer service support, addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to shipments.
  • Assisted in the assembly of customer orders, ensuring accuracy and timely dispatch.
  • Managed inventory control, ensuring accurate stock levels and prompt order fulfillment.

Sales and Service Assistant

Farmers
Napier , Hawke’s Bay
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Work successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address goals issues
  • Calculated accurate bill amounts and processed cash, credit card payments, finance card, gift cards, buy now and pay later and WINZ payments
  • Merchandised kids clothing and accessories, making sure they are coordinated and in their storyline's
  • Made sure all stock levels were accurate
  • Participated in stocktakes-making sure all the numbers match and making sure we have the correct amount of stock
  • Putting customers first before anything else
  • Helped customers by assisting them and their needs

Bar and Wait Staff

Carl Lepist
Havelock North
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Calculated accurate bill amounts and processed cash and credit card payments
  • Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales
  • Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification
  • Prepared and served hot and cold beverages such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas

Kitchen Hand and Wait Staff

Ana popovich
Hawkes Bay
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Prepared pizzas, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff
  • Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items
  • Plated food and assessed plate presentation to maintain highest standard of food quality
  • Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens
  • Implemented sanitary food handling, holding and service protocols
  • Promoted another round of food/drinks to optimize sales
  • Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor

Catering Assistant

Bex Tacon
Hawkes Bay
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address goals issues related to our products and services
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery
  • Catering to all events over the Hawkes Bay region
  • Setting up and dismantling event sites
  • Responsibility of the preparation and serving of food and beverages
  • Great customer service skills when customers were intoxicated or not

Education

Bachelor of Food And Beverage - Food And Beverage

EIT Taradale
Taradale, NZ
01-2020

Skills

  • Cycle counting
  • Pallet jacking
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Warehouse safety
  • Supply chain
  • Stock rotation
  • Retail merchandising expertise
  • Fashion retail
  • Decision-making
  • Time management
  • Customer satisfaction measurement
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Warehouse Distributor

Archant
04.2023 - 05.2025

Sales and Service Assistant

Farmers
03.2022 - 03.2023

Bar and Wait Staff

Carl Lepist
05.2020 - 08.2021

Kitchen Hand and Wait Staff

Ana popovich
02.2020 - 10.2020

Catering Assistant

Bex Tacon
11.2018 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Food And Beverage - Food And Beverage

EIT Taradale
Breeana King