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Khang Dang

Grafton,Auckland

Summary

Recent AUT graduate with substantial knowledge in International Business Management, with excellent technical and communication skills, as well as expertise in sales, management and administration. With several years of experience in managing staff, cultivating partnerships, and retaining top accounts in Vietnam and New Zealand, I am self-motivated, performance-driven and resilient to generate leads consistently.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Manager

Loaded NZ
Auckland CBD
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of the store, including opening and closing procedures.
  • Supervised staff to ensure customer satisfaction and proper performance of duties.
  • Developed strategies for increasing sales and improving customer service.
  • Hired, trained, mentored, and evaluated staff members on a regular basis.
  • Conducted inventory management activities such as receiving shipments and maintaining stock levels.
  • Created weekly schedules for store employees according to labor laws and budget constraints.
  • Reviewed sales figures regularly to determine staffing needs during peak times.
  • Strategised new process implementations for increased efficiency.
  • Monitored inventory, cash, and payroll processes to keep location running smoothly.
  • Staged merchandise and stocked sales floor to stimulate impulse sales.
  • Mentored employees in management of complicated sales, complex issues and difficult customers.

Achievement

Team leader of retail associates, consistently surpassing sales targets by an average of 20% quarterly.
Analyse sales data and inventory trends through management systems, optimise inventory levels, and reduce shrinkage by 15%.
Increase the customer return rate by 30% by optimising the process and enhancing the customer shopping experience.
Conduct staff training and regular performance reviews to improve team efficiency and drive the store's overall success.

Assistant Director Intern

Holistic Finance NZ
Auckland CBD
10.2023 - 02.2024
  • Created and maintained reports on operational performance metrics.
  • Provided guidance to departmental staff in resolving customer complaints.
  • Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organisational goals and objectives.
  • Conducted competitive research and analysis to support strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborated with the Director to plan out campaign strategies, timetables, and guidelines.
  • Cultivated business partnerships to build lasting relationships with clients.
  • Managed daily operations, ensured a smooth handover of tasks between departments, and provided regular progress reports to the director.
  • Apply software to operations to develop marketing strategies.
  • Facilitated regular cross-functional meetings between teams to ensure alignment on objectives.

Achievement

  • Working closely with the director to optimise integrated software solutions (Podia, Aweber), resulting in a 15% performance improvement.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute marketing campaigns for new projects, contributing to a 25% increase in business sales.

Retail Sales Associate

Loaded NZ
Auckland CBD
03.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
  • Provided product information and answered customer questions.
  • Performed cashier duties, such as ringing up sales, processing payments and issuing receipts.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company standards.
  • Tracked inventory levels throughout the day and restocked items as needed.
  • Operated point-of-sale systems accurately to process payments from customers.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales.

Achievement

  • Supported, advised, and persuaded customers to enhance their shopping experience, contributing to a 30% increase in store sales.
  • The support team consistently achieved weekly sales quotas, leading to a NZD$300,000 increase in sales performance in the last three quarters of 2023, and was promoted to a manager role within nine months.
  • In charge of store management, operating, and implementing strategies that increased overall store efficiency by 20%.

Administrative Office Manager

Thanh Hai Building & Material Company
, Vietnam
01.2018 - 10.2021
  • Organised the filing system and managed daily operations of the office.
  • Handled incoming calls, emails, and other correspondence from clients and vendors.
  • Conducted research to gather relevant information for projects as needed.
  • Assisted with payroll processing by verifying and submitting timesheets to the HR department on time.
  • Served as a liaison between departments within the organisation.
  • Recruited new personnel as needed according to established guidelines.
  • Applying new software to the stock and price management system.

Achievement

  • Managed staff and inventory control for the main warehouse, reducing annual inventory by 20%.
  • Manage new software implementation and integration, driving the digitalisation of goods management, and achieving a 25% increase in shipping efficiency, along with an NZD$250,000 profit optimisation.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by 15% through streamlining order fulfillment processes.

Education

Master of Business -

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ
07-2024

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, NZ
07-2022

Skills

  • Merchandise pricing
  • Store growth planning
  • Business reporting
  • Strategic selling
  • Staff management
  • Staff recruitment
  • Merchandising strategy
  • Organisational Skills
  • Consulting skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Attention to detail and risk management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Technical skills
  • Sales proficiency
  • Lead generation
  • Business development
  • Researching skills
  • Microsoft Office

Languages

English
Professional
Vietnamese
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail Manager

Loaded NZ
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Director Intern

Holistic Finance NZ
10.2023 - 02.2024

Retail Sales Associate

Loaded NZ
03.2023 - 01.2024

Administrative Office Manager

Thanh Hai Building & Material Company
01.2018 - 10.2021

Master of Business -

Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor of Business Administration -

Auckland University of Technology
Khang Dang