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Kelly Kingi-Murray

Hamilton,WKO

Summary

I am a highly self-motivated energetic individual, who is always thriving for the best results.

I am currently the Store Manager of a large retail store in which i run and organize the store's daily operations, and manage our team of 10 Staff.

I have over 15 years of customer service,sales and management experience.

I am now ready to challenge myself to learn new skills and take on a new career.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond
Te Rapa, Hamilton
11.2022 - Current
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and professional service.
  • Developed strategies for improving customer experience within our store.
  • Made decisions and resolved issues using critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Strong focus and drive towards the stores KPI figures.
  • Organization of Monthly rosters and budgets.
  • Processing of daily staff timesheets.
  • Conducted structured interviews and reviewed resumes for vacant store positions.
  • Provided training and development for new employees.
  • Strong communication between head office, courier companies and buyers via phone and email.
  • Organization and running of yearly stocktakes. (Managing a team of 15 staff)

Stock Coordinator

Bed Bath & Beyond
Te Rapa, Hamilton
07.2019 - 11.2022
  • Maintained great and consistent organization of stockroom.
  • Coordinated deliveries of goods to customers in a timely manner.
  • Tracked shipments, resolved discrepancies, and responded to inquiries from customers regarding order status.
  • Worked fast daily and under pressure to meet timeframes required.
  • Replenished items to maintain stock availability on shop floor
  • Lifted heavy stock boxes on a regular basis.
  • Daily merchandising of new season products.

2IC Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond
Manukau , Auckland
05.2017 - 03.2018
  • Daily Support to store manager.
  • Front facing customer service & sales.
  • Running daily store operations when manager is away.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Strong focus of tracking and drive around the stores KPI's.

Assistant Manager

Charlie & Me Clothing
Manukau, Auckland
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Front facing customer service & sales
  • Stock merchandising + following instructions sent to store for visual merchandising
  • Processing of sales,cashing handling and store banking
  • Management of a small team of 5 Staff

Front Desk Receptionist

The Blue Baths
, Rotorua
07.2014 - 08.2015
  • Answered incoming calls in a professional and polite manner, responding to customer queries or directing them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Daily use of emails with internal staff and clients.
  • Front facing customer interactions
  • Resolved customer inquires in a timely manner.
  • Updated daily log book with information about visitors entering the premises.
  • Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submitting them for processing.

Communications Consultant

Telecom (SPARK) Business Hub
, Rotorua
01.2012 - 03.2013
  • Answered incoming calls from customers and provided assistance with product inquiries, billing questions, and other customer service related issues.
  • Front facing customer service and sales.
  • Signed new clients into phone contracts.
  • Upgraded existing clients plans and devices.
  • Focused and achieved weekly KPI's within the business.

Retail Assistant

Number One Shoes
, Rotorua
10.2007 - 12.2011
  • Greeted customers upon arrival and answered inquiries in a professional manner.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Assisted in setting up promotional displays, signage and window displays.
  • Restocked shelves with new merchandise when required.

Education

NCEA Level 1,2,3 -

Rotorua Lakes High School
Rotorua
12-2011

Skills

  • Front facing sales and Customer service
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Professional Phone Manner
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Positive and motivated
  • Goal Oriented & KPI focused

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Store Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond
11.2022 - Current

Stock Coordinator

Bed Bath & Beyond
07.2019 - 11.2022

2IC Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond
05.2017 - 03.2018

Assistant Manager

Charlie & Me Clothing
06.2016 - 07.2017

Front Desk Receptionist

The Blue Baths
07.2014 - 08.2015

Communications Consultant

Telecom (SPARK) Business Hub
01.2012 - 03.2013

Retail Assistant

Number One Shoes
10.2007 - 12.2011

NCEA Level 1,2,3 -

Rotorua Lakes High School
Kelly Kingi-Murray