Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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ISABELLA HARPER

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

A highly motivated, friendly and approachable individual I am looking to settle into a career I can learn and grow in, I am adaptable to all challenging situations and pride myself on my ability to pick up new skills with ease and speed. I have plenty of experience in customer service and problem solving and can work well in a team environment as well as on my own. I have picked up many skills and valuable experience my different working environments that I believe will translate well in a new role.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SALES CONSULTANT

Gun City LTD
06.2023 - Current
  • Advised clients on appropriate product selections based on their unique needs, ensuring optimal satisfaction levels upon purchase.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
  • Developed long-lasting client relationships by consistently exceeding expectations with exceptional service.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting fellow Sales Consultants in achieving their individual goals and targets.
  • Maintained sense of urgency in answering customer questions and requests through email or voice messaging.
  • Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.

HEAVY MACHINE OPERATOR

KB Contracting & Quarries
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators
  • Updated daily work and maintenance logs for equipment I was tasked to operate
  • Used safe operating procedures to ensure all jobs were completed in a safe and timely manner.

HEAVY MACHINE OPERATOR

Franklin Smith
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators
  • Used safe operating procedures to ensure all jobs were completed in a safe and timely manner.

DELIVERY DRIVER

Foodstuffs South Island
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices
  • Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs
  • Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order
  • Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.

SITE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR

One Staff
06.2020 - 11.2020
  • Effectively set up and packed down sites on live roads in a safe and efficient manner ensuring my teams safety and comfort
  • Completing all necessary paperwork and site checks to keep the job running smoothly
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Apex Car Rentals
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Processed customer service orders promptly to increase customer satisfaction
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers
  • Clarified customer issues and determined root cause of problems to resolve product or service complaints
  • Calculated correct order totals, updated accounts, and maintained detailed records for inventory management
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

SITE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR

Downer NZ
04.2018 - 09.2019
  • Completed all tasks to a high standard including but not limited to; Completing all necessary paperwork
  • Setting up and packing down sites in a safe and efficient manner
  • Ensuring my teams safety at all times
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

BARTENDER

Harringtons Bar321
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area
  • Mixed unique and interesting cocktails for customers, including bar specials
  • Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits
  • Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty
  • Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas
  • Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses
  • Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and mixers.

WAITRESS

The Sands Brewery Bar And Kitchen
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business
  • Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.

WAITRESS

Phil's Place
02.2016 - 01.2017
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Waimea College
10.2016

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Time Management
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Good Telephone Etiquette

Certification

I hold a clean Class 1&2 Full licence as well as a 4L, 6L and F,W,T,R

References

  • Tony Billing 027 263 8333, Gun City Limited
  • Michael Cooper 027 258 0034, Gun City Limited
  • Mike Blair, 027 457 1087, KB Contracting & Quarries
  • Murray Roeske, 021 882 423, Franklin Smith
  • Steve Whiti, 021 302 205, Foodstuffs South Island
  • Hamish Forrest, 027 532 4092, Apex Car Rentals
  • Paul Bryan, 027 277 6200, Downer NZ

Timeline

SALES CONSULTANT

Gun City LTD
06.2023 - Current

HEAVY MACHINE OPERATOR

KB Contracting & Quarries
09.2022 - 06.2023

HEAVY MACHINE OPERATOR

Franklin Smith
10.2021 - 08.2022

DELIVERY DRIVER

Foodstuffs South Island
11.2020 - 10.2021

SITE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR

One Staff
06.2020 - 11.2020

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Apex Car Rentals
10.2019 - 06.2020

SITE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR

Downer NZ
04.2018 - 09.2019

BARTENDER

Harringtons Bar321
08.2017 - 03.2018

WAITRESS

The Sands Brewery Bar And Kitchen
01.2017 - 08.2017

WAITRESS

Phil's Place
02.2016 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Waimea College
ISABELLA HARPER