Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
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Grace Heavey

Havelock North ,Hawkes Bay

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. I am very eagar to learn, I am attentive and careful about what I do but also not afraid to make mistakes and learn from them. I also am not afraid to ask questions when lost. I would consider myself to be a very committed and determined person that always shows up to do my job to the best of my ability.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality and Food Safety Intern

Danone
Balclutha, Otago
11.2023 - 02.2024

Throughout my time I worked on four key projects that gave me valuable insights towards quality and food safety of infant formula. One of the main lessons that I learnt throughout my time understanding the stringent quality control measures and how these are implemented at different stages throughout production to ensure compliance. Collaborating with experienced professionals in a cooperative setting helped me understand the value of excellent communication and teamwork in promoting innovation and ongoing progress.

Sales Assistant

Chapman
Dunedin, Otago
07.2022 - Current
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Accepted and completed cash, check and credit card payments.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.

Sales Assistant

Big Barrel
Napier / Dunedin, Hawkes Bay/ Otago
04.2020 - Current
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Accepted and completed cash, check and credit card payments.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Monitored stock levels to facilitate restocking and replenishment of shelves.
  • I started off working at Big Barrel in the first lockdown answering phone calls and processing/ packaging online orders, now I work in their stores in Dunedin as well as Hawkes Bay.

Sales Associate

Cadeaux
Havelock North, Hawkes Bay
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
  • Work by my self every Sunday opened and shut the store.
  • As well as my summer holidays job

Salesperson

Bay BlueBerries
Hastings , Hawkes Bay
11.2016 - 11.2018
  • Sparked social conversations with customers to provide friendly atmosphere and smooth shopping experience.
  • Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
  • Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
  • I worked at the road inside store as well as at the farmers market.

Education

NCEA - General Literature

Woodford House
Hawkes Bay
12.2022

Bachelor of Applied Science - Major in Consumer Food Science, Minor Marketing

University of Otago
Otago
12.2020

Skills

  • Merchandising Proficiency
  • Processing Payments
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Product Management and Pricing
  • Stock Management
  • Team Member Motivation
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Basic Math
  • People Skills
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Team Building
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Team Management
  • Good Work Ethic
  • Relationship Building
  • Active Listening
  • Customer Service

Accomplishments

  • Citizenship award ( awarded for consideration, responsibility, contribution to school and positive attitude). Awarded in Year 7/8, 10/11, 12/13.
  • Speech and Drama Grace 2,3,4,5
  • Public Speaking Grade 4,5,6,7,8 as well as a diploma.
  • Canoe pole team year 7/8
  • Junior Xl Hockey team
  • Shooting team year
  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.

References

  • Chapman Store- Amy Chapman- 027 275 5731‬
  • Danone Nutricia- Taylor Wilson- 04 2175 6089 (taylor.wilson@danone.com)

Timeline

Quality and Food Safety Intern

Danone
11.2023 - 02.2024

Sales Assistant

Chapman
07.2022 - Current

Sales Assistant

Big Barrel
04.2020 - Current

Sales Associate

Cadeaux
01.2020 - 02.2022

Salesperson

Bay BlueBerries
11.2016 - 11.2018

NCEA - General Literature

Woodford House

Bachelor of Applied Science - Major in Consumer Food Science, Minor Marketing

University of Otago
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