Gavin DAgandan
Summary
I am a motivated and reliable Year 12 student at Howick College with experience managing online sales and communicating with my customers. Through my self-employed experience, I have developed strong customer service, communication, organization, and negotiation skills. I am responsible for my tasks and finding solutions in case I encounter any challenges. I am always willing to learn new skills, take on new opportunities, and make sure to work well with others as part of a team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Employed
Indepentent Seller
, Auckland
01.2023 - Current
- As a self-employed individual, I managed the buying and selling of various products through online platforms and in-person transactions. I was responsible for creating the listings, meeting up and communicating with customers, answering questions, negotiating prices, managing payments, and making sure transactions were smooth for both the buyer and the seller while providing a fair and positive experience for my customers.
- This experience helped me develop strong skills in customer service, communication, sales, and the ability to handle challenges in case any problems happen.
- Developed an effective sales strategy to increase customer loyalty and satisfaction.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for the purchase of goods or services related to product sales.
- Developed relationships with customers to enhance product visibility and sales.
Education
Howick College
Howick, NZ07-2026
Skills
- Customer service - I have experience communicating with customers, answering questions, and making sure they have a positive experience I understand the importance of being respectful and helpful and making customers feel valued
- Communication skills - I am confident communicating with different people and can explain information clearly I can listen to others, respond appropriately, and maintain professional and respectful conversations
- Attention to detail - I pay attention to small details and make sure tasks are completed carefully and correctly
- Willingness to learn - I am open to learning new skills, following instructions, taking feedback to improve, and improving my abilities
- Sales strategy - I have experience understanding what customers are looking for, understanding what customers are looking for, and finding ways to make successful sales I can research prices and make decisions to ensure fair and reasonable deals with my customers
Accomplishments
- With Honors Award - Howick College
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Filipino
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Self-Employed
Indepentent Seller
01.2023 - Current
Howick College