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Caitlin Barnes

Napier City,HKB

Summary

Seasoned sales and service professional with expertise in customer service and team leadership. Proven ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships, consistently providing top-notch service. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to creating outstanding customer experiences.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales and Service Assistant

Farmers Trading Company Ltd
04.2024 - Current

At Farmers Trading Company Ltd, I focus on delivering exceptional customer service tailored to each individual's needs. I also maintain up-to-date knowledge of new stock and inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of products.
Additionally, I have a good understanding of all departments, which helps me assist customers to the best of my ability, encouraging them to become return customers and leave satisfied.


  • I provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive shopping experience for all customers
  • Assist customers with product inquiries, selections, and purchases
  • Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
  • Process transactions accurately and efficiently using the point-of-sale system
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve sales targets and store goals
  • Handle customer complaints and returns professionally, ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Assist in training new employees on customer service protocols and company policies

Beauty Therapist

Morgan+Co Cosmetic Clinic
07.2023 - 03.2024

As a dedicated beauty therapist, I built a loyal clientele who valued my expertise. My knowledge and commitment to the latest trends ensured high-quality treatment. I am skilled at upselling and recommending add-on products, and clients trusted me as I only recommended what would benefit them. This professionalism and integrity helped build strong, lasting relationships with my clients


Unfortunately, my time here was cut short due to the business shutting down


  • Opened and closed the clinic, managed the clinic's website and social media
  • Helped clients with various online and in-person inquiries
  • Performed a vast array of treatments

Restaurant Manager/Bar Attendant

Taradale Club Incorporated
11.2022 - 07.2023

While studying full-time during the day, I managed the restaurant and worked as a bar attendant at Taradale Club. This experience demonstrates my strong ability to multitask and balance multiple responsibilities effectively.


  • Greeted customers, booked and confirmed multiple reservations
  • Maintained a high standard of cleanliness throughout the restaurant and bar
  • Processed customer orders and provided meal and beverage service
  • Reconciled and balanced the cash register at the end of each business day
  • - Trained new staff and assisted in the management of functions

FOH/Barista

Johns Bakery & Cafe
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Performed daily cleaning and kitchen hand duties
  • Fully trained as the weekend barista, excelling in providing quality customer service
  • Covered other staff roles during the holiday period, requiring flexibility and quick learning

Education

Certificate in Beauty Therapy - Level 4

Diploma in Beauty Therapy - Level 5

High School Diploma - Level 1 NCEA, Level 2 NCEA, Level 3 NCEA

Hastings Girls High School
01.2020

Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in closing sales
  • Effectively recommending products
  • Skilled in point-of-sale systems
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Attention to detail

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Sales and Service Assistant

Farmers Trading Company Ltd
04.2024 - Current

Beauty Therapist

Morgan+Co Cosmetic Clinic
07.2023 - 03.2024

Restaurant Manager/Bar Attendant

Taradale Club Incorporated
11.2022 - 07.2023

FOH/Barista

Johns Bakery & Cafe
11.2021 - 11.2022

Certificate in Beauty Therapy - Level 4

Diploma in Beauty Therapy - Level 5

High School Diploma - Level 1 NCEA, Level 2 NCEA, Level 3 NCEA

Hastings Girls High School
Caitlin Barnes