INAR KARDAMAN
Ponsonby,Auckland
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized, Creative, and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and grow within a role. Appreciates outstanding service and strives to offer clients the same experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Mum
Ponsonby
07.2010 - Current
- Stay at home Mother of two tweens. Project managed extensive Interior Renovation of Westmere home over 3 years.
Freelance Designer
City And Jules- Julia Barnes
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Freelance Art Direction for Client Events
- Conceptualization and Event styling for corporate Clients: Westpac, Westpac Field Days & Max Pate Art auction
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to build innovative messaging and bring design concepts to fruition.
- Established user-friendly design systems to increase user experience and satisfaction.
- Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
Studio Manager (Part Time-Job Share)
Photographers Inc
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, admin support and customer service.
- Front face of the studio, greeting clients, assisted studio staff for timely, accurate and high-quality task completion.
- Organized and maintained client databases for accurate communication of information.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Key holder responsibilities.
- Implemented marketing strategies to promote studio to potential clients.
Photo Studio Intern/Stylist Assistant
Stanley St (Formerly Ogilvy)
07.2009 - 03.2010
- Was responsible for setting up relevant product for the Photographer to shoot on Campaigns for: Briscoes and Rebel Sport.
- Managed all administrative tasks such as filing, deliveries and telephone calls in self-directed fashion.
- Greeted talent and assisted in shoots onsite and on location off site.
- Assisted the team with any tasks that needed completion to make deadlines.
Sales Assistant
Kingan Jones Boutique
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Sole Charge duties.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Sales Assistant
Thomas Valentine Boutique
02.2006 - 01.2007
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Merchandising and stocktaking.
- Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Processed Sales and daily reports to Management
- Key holder responsibilities.
Bartender
The Southern Cross Garden Bar
02.2005 - 01.2006
- Crafted drink and cocktail menu items.
- Used extensive knowledge of beer, wine and spirits to make informed recommendations to customers.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat patrons, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Sales Assistant
Kimberlys Fashion
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Contributed to customer-oriented team atmosphere driving sale targets and supporting budget goals.
- Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills to close sales.
- Assisted customers with putting together looks and styling.
- Used POS system to process sales
Assistant Manager + Store Visual Merchandiser
Max Fashions
02.2002 - 01.2004
- Held 3 positions at Max Fashions, starting as Retail Sales Assistant and progressing to Management and Visual Merchandising
- Managed opening and closing procedures.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained positive customer relationships.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills and achieve daily objectives.
- Responded to customer concerns, and implemented strategies to improve customer experience.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Assisted in interviewing, hiring, and training new staff.
- Frequently exceeded monthly targets and compiled financial data in compliance with budget.
- Assisted in developing weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Developed innovative approaches to store layout to optimize customer flow and optimize sales potential.
Education
AutoCAD-Professional Level 1 (Refresher) -
Unitec Institute of Technology
Auckland09.2014
Bachelor of Spatial Design -
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZBachelor of Interior Design - (Cross Credited To Move To AUT Auckland)
Massey University
Wellington, NZNCEA -
Pakuranga College
AucklandSkills
- Concept Development
- Project Management
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Sales Expertise and Customer Focus
- Critical Thinking
- Client Relationship Development
- Empathetic with a positive mindset
- Excellent Time Management and proficient multitasker
- Creativity and Adaptability under pressure
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Highly Organised
- Collaborative approach and a team player
Interests
Interior Design and Architecture
Contemporary Art and Theatre
Sculpture and Ceramics
Real Estate
Painting
Hiking
Skiing
Yoga
Travel & Great food
Timeline
Freelance Designer
City And Jules- Julia Barnes
10.2014 - 03.2015
Stay at Home Mum
Ponsonby
07.2010 - Current
Photo Studio Intern/Stylist Assistant
Stanley St (Formerly Ogilvy)
07.2009 - 03.2010
Studio Manager (Part Time-Job Share)
Photographers Inc
01.2008 - 12.2009
Sales Assistant
Kingan Jones Boutique
01.2007 - 12.2008
Sales Assistant
Thomas Valentine Boutique
02.2006 - 01.2007
Bartender
The Southern Cross Garden Bar
02.2005 - 01.2006
Sales Assistant
Kimberlys Fashion
01.2005 - 01.2006
Assistant Manager + Store Visual Merchandiser
Max Fashions
02.2002 - 01.2004
AutoCAD-Professional Level 1 (Refresher) -
Unitec Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Spatial Design -
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Interior Design - (Cross Credited To Move To AUT Auckland)
Massey University
NCEA -
Pakuranga College
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