Juliet Aitken
Sheffield,CAN
Summary
I am a highly-motivated person with the desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Owner
GypsyJulez Oracles & Gifts
Barrington, Christchurch
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Maintained inventory levels by ordering stock as needed.
- Coordinated deliveries of goods from suppliers in a timely manner.
- Reviewed financial statements regularly to assess profitability of operations.
- Planned in-store displays to attract shoppers and promote products.
- Inspected merchandise before stocking it on shelves or selling it online.
- Created a customer loyalty program to reward repeat customers.
- Organized special events such as promotional days or discounts to boost sales.
- Updated point-of-sale systems with accurate product information.
- Prepared for new product lines and seasonal changes by running in-store and online clearance events.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
Sales Assistant
Wild South Clothing
City , Christchurch
03.2000 - 11.2001
- Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Performed cashier duties such as scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts or change due.
- Monitored stock levels to facilitate restocking and replenishment of shelves.
- Replenished merchandise on shelves as needed throughout the day.
- Accepted and completed cash, check and credit card payments.
- Organized stockroom shelves, racks and bins according to store layout and product categories.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss new products or changes in store policy or procedure.
- Cross-trained in other departments within the store including checkout counter operations.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
Sales Assistant
Whitcoulls
Riccarton, Christchurch
01.1997 - 04.1998
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Informed customers about current promotions and discounts.
- Accepted and completed cash, check and credit card payments.
- Replenished merchandise on shelves as needed throughout the day.
- Cross-trained in other departments within the store including checkout counter operations.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cashmere High School
Christchurch, NZ12-1986
Skills
- Inventory Tracking
- Order Processing
- Product Merchandising
- Payment Processing
- Customer Assistance
- Retail Merchandising
- Cash Handling
- Register Opening and Closing
- Professionalism
- Excellent Communication
Affiliations
- I enjoy reading and writing
- mountain biking
- family time
- travelling and going on adventures in nature
- Reiki and meditating
Timeline
Shop Owner
GypsyJulez Oracles & Gifts
05.2021 - 11.2023
Sales Assistant
Wild South Clothing
03.2000 - 11.2001
Sales Assistant
Whitcoulls
01.1997 - 04.1998
High School Diploma -
Cashmere High School
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