Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service and team building at Countdown - Trafalgar Park. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline operations through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Recognised for mentoring staff and managing inventory efficiently, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Mother
-
Tasman, Tasman
08.2013 - Current
Developed patience and organisational skills through parenting three children.
Nurtured children's growth in a supportive and loving environment.
Honed coordination abilities by balancing various child-related responsibilities.
Appreciated valuable life lessons acquired from raising three children.
Teacher Help
Nelson South Kindergarten
Toi Toi, Nelson
01.2020 - 02.2022
Assisted with regular outings at Nelson South Kindergarten, enhancing children's learning experiences.
Participated in multiple field trips, including visits to the museum and Grampians walks.
Contributed to adventures at Isel Park and facilitated a special trip to Tahunanui trains.
Provided care for children during daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
Dog Groomer
Dog Spa Nelson
Nelson, Nelson
01.2012 - 03.2013
Cultivated long-term client relationships through regular engagement with animals.
Maintained hygiene standards by washing and drying dogs daily.
Supported grooming staff during peak periods with nail clipping, blow-drying, and combing.
Walked dogs to reinforce positive behaviour and social manners.
Managed shop cleanliness while caring for dogs during appointments.
Served clients and scheduled appointments both in-person and via phone.
Focused on skill development to enhance professional capabilities.
Checkout Supervisor
Countdown - Trafalgar Park
Nelson, Nelson
12.2010 - 01.2012
Processed credit card payments and counted back change with a high accuracy rate.
Developed strategies to improve customer satisfaction levels at the checkout.
Conducted department walkthroughs to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.
Mentored and trained teams in management of complicated sales, complex issues and difficult customers.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock, and arranged products to improve sales.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift handover functions to maintain high operational standards each day.
Trained team on returns and exchange processing, coupons and promotions.
Researched out-of-stock items to find additional inventory in other store locations and managed AutoStockR parameters.
Organized staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
Assisted management with developing and managing employee improvement strategies to encourage exceptional performance from staff.
Lotto Attendant - Checkout Supervisor
Pak n Sav
Richmond, Richmond
05.2005 - 11.2010
Created a welcoming environment by maintaining cleanliness and orderliness throughout facilities.
Efficiently processed credit card transactions and provided accurate change to customers.
Performed regular inventory assessments, restocking supplies to meet demands.
Addressed customer complaints swiftly to enhance satisfaction levels.
Executed various cleaning tasks to ensure common areas remained tidy.
Opened and closed establishment punctually, adhering to established protocols.
Delivered exceptional customer service during busy shifts, ensuring smooth operations.
Education
Certificate of Veterinary Nursing - Animal Sciences
NMIT
Nelson, NZ
12-2009
NCEA Levels 1, 2, 3 and UE -
Nayland College
Stoke, NZ
11-2007
Skills
Customer service
Team building
Employee training
Project management
Inventory management
Safety compliance
Time management
Effective communication
Organisational skills
Problem solving
Relationship management
Conflict resolution
Affiliations
Dungeons And Dragons
Kids Sports
Camping
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher Help
Nelson South Kindergarten
01.2020 - 02.2022
Stay at Home Mother
-
08.2013 - Current
Dog Groomer
Dog Spa Nelson
01.2012 - 03.2013
Checkout Supervisor
Countdown - Trafalgar Park
12.2010 - 01.2012
Lotto Attendant - Checkout Supervisor
Pak n Sav
05.2005 - 11.2010
Certificate of Veterinary Nursing - Animal Sciences