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Dina Samadi

Auckland,Albany

Summary

Dependable and social person with experience in dynamic, high-performance environments. Skilled in communication, sales, teamwork and organization. Maintains high-level customer satisfaction by smoothly resolving customer requests, needs and problems. Also passionate in art, dance and fashion.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Salesperson

Interior Warehouse
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging new stock to come in.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
  • Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits, or exchanges.
  • Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.

Front of House Waitress

All Day Trader
01.2022 - 10.2022
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.

Fine Dining Server

The Milford Cafe
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Learned and utilized extensive bar and wine knowledge to enhance guest dining experiences.
  • Rolled silverware, set up tables and polished glassware and silverware.
  • Managed sections for smooth flow of guests and orders.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
11.2025

High School Diploma -

Albany Senior
Albany
11.2022

Skills

  • Product Promotion
  • Sales Presentation
  • Sales Expertise
  • Customer Care
  • Persuasive Selling
  • Retail Store Operations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Inquiries

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Retail Salesperson

Interior Warehouse
11.2022 - 07.2023

Front of House Waitress

All Day Trader
01.2022 - 10.2022

Fine Dining Server

The Milford Cafe
07.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Auckland

High School Diploma -

Albany Senior
Dina Samadi