Summary
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Education
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Briar Matthews

Tamahere,Hamilton

Summary

Skilled store assistant with background in retail and customer service. Strengths include effective organization, inventory management and product knowledge. Proven ability to improve store cleanliness, visual merchandising standards, and customer satisfaction. Known for contributing to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Store Assistant

Tamahere 4 Square
, Tamahere
04.2025 - Current
  • Assisted customers in finding desired products throughout the store.
  • Utilized inventory management system to track stock levels and replenish as needed.
  • Communicated regularly with other store staff members to coordinate activities and resolve conflicts.
  • Stocked shelves, organized displays, and rotated merchandise for freshness.
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability for customers.

Cafe Assistant

Red Cherry Cafe
, Cambridge
03.2025 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, including countertops, tables, shelves and equipment.
  • Adhered strictly to hygiene protocols while working within the cafe kitchen area.
  • Cleaned dishes after each meal period using appropriate cleaning supplies.
  • Assisted in keeping track of inventory levels for all food items used in the cafe kitchen.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and responding promptly to inquiries.

Checkout Assistant

Hilcrest New World
Hilcrest, Hamilton
06.2024 - 12.2025
  • Assisted customers with their purchases, including scanning items, bagging them and taking payments.
  • Adhered to company policies regarding returns, refunds, and exchanges.
  • Answered customer queries in a professional manner.
  • Managed queues effectively by providing fast but friendly service.

Education

Wintec Pre Nursing Course -

Wintec
Hamilton, NZ
12-2024

NCEA Level 1 And Level 2 -

Te Awamutu College
Te Awamutu
06-2024

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Inventory management
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Point of sale systems
  • Stock replenishment
  • Task prioritization
  • Organization
  • Payment processing
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

Affiliations

  • Netball
  • Cooking and baking
  • Hiking and nature walks
  • Traveling with family and friends
  • Music concerts

Timeline

Store Assistant

Tamahere 4 Square
04.2025 - Current

Cafe Assistant

Red Cherry Cafe
03.2025 - Current

Checkout Assistant

Hilcrest New World
06.2024 - 12.2025

Wintec Pre Nursing Course -

Wintec

NCEA Level 1 And Level 2 -

Te Awamutu College
Briar Matthews