Harpreet Sandhu
Paraparaumu,New Zealand
Summary
Quality focused Store Manager skilled at providing employees clear guidelines and targeted goals to drive sustained revenue growth, team efficiency and customer loyalty. Knowledgeable about recruiting, hiring, training and motivating qualified teams to meet and exceed objectives. Motivational leader, strategic planner and analytical problem solver with demonstrated record of retail success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Boardriders (Amazon Surf)
Wellington, NZ
01.2021 - Current
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation
- Assisted with hiring, training, and mentoring new staff members
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
Admin
Noel Leeming
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Part time Role (Maternity cover) providing customer support, administration and office support.
Assistant Manager
Z Energy station
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Support the team in running an effective, professional, safe, and profitable operation following all company standards.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Learning food safety procedures, adhering to Health and Safety standards.
- Manage quality control, supplies, and stock control.
Asst. Manager
Amrit Malwa Capital Ltd
Jalandhar, India
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained and managed data entry requirements by following Data program techniques and procedures
- Updating client information and fulfilling all general duties such as Preparing, checking, verifying, and processing client's data and information
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Asst Professor
APEJAY College of Fine Arts (GNDU University)
Jalandhar, India
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Delivered lectures on textile related subjects that were Computer Aided designs, technical theory of textile, design development, Implementation of designs in workshops, market survey were the Specialisation subjects
- Got awarded as the best Textile Designer 2018
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
Designer Trainee
Weavers' Service Centre Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India
- 6 Months Thesis and Design Trainee Placement in the Governmental Sector
- Prepared detailed reports on design progress and performance
- Analyses feedback from customers and staff to refine design concepts
- Created sketches and technical drawings to present design concepts to clients
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition
- Established user-friendly design system to increase user experience and satisfaction
- Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and product catalogue to brand standards.
Education
Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Management (Operations Management) -
Weltec Institute of Technology, Petone Campus
Petone, NZ12.2021
Bachelor of Design (Textile Designs) -
Apeejay College of Fine Arts
Jalandhar, India12.2018
Advanced Diploma Programs -
Chengdu Textile College, China
Chengdu, China12.2018
Interior Design certificate course -
Manipal Academy of higher education, Dubai campus
Dubai, UAE12.2014
Skills
- Accurate Cash Handling
- Inventory Management
- Visual merchandising
- Maximizing Profitability
- Stock management
- Result oriented
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Payroll Management
- POS Systems
- Retail Inventory Management
- Shift Scheduling
- Operations Management
- Store Merchandising
- Risk Management
- Personalized Customer service
- Field knowledge
- Emergency care and safety procedures
- Stress tolerance
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Detail oriented
- Sustainability
- Employee Motivation
Volunteer Experience
Ekta NZ, Volunteer, 01/01/20, Current, A dedicated volunteer with a passion for helping others, I have expertise in water efficiency, as well as problem-solving and communication skills. My goal is to use my experience to help those in need and make a positive impact in my community.
Projects
Best textile designer award, 2018, GNDU University Product maker in cottage industry, 2018, WSC Governmental weaver's service centre, New Delhi Fashion show model/designer, 2015, Chengdu, China Norbulingka institute (printing, wood carving, embroidery, and sketching), 2014 Fashion show at 'Chengdu Textile University', 2013-2019
References
Available on request
Timeline
Store Manager
Boardriders (Amazon Surf)
01.2021 - Current
Admin
Noel Leeming
01.2021 - 01.2021
Assistant Manager
Z Energy station
01.2020 - 01.2021
Asst. Manager
Amrit Malwa Capital Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2020
Asst Professor
APEJAY College of Fine Arts (GNDU University)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Designer Trainee
Weavers' Service Centre Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India
Graduate Diploma in Applied Business Management (Operations Management) -
Weltec Institute of Technology, Petone Campus
Bachelor of Design (Textile Designs) -
Apeejay College of Fine Arts
Advanced Diploma Programs -
Chengdu Textile College, China
Interior Design certificate course -
Manipal Academy of higher education, Dubai campus
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