Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
References
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Kiara Rugan

Auckland,AUK

Summary

As a highly dedicated and ambitious individual, who consistently demonstrates proper etiquette, I aim to do my best at any given task. I am reliable and trustworthy and always willing to go over and above to achieve my goals. I have strong interpersonal abilities that I use to build strong bonds with my colleagues and customers, enabling me to succeed in a team-based environment. I have good time management skills which help me be on time and fulfill deadlines. I am precise, which helps me learn things quickly and produce better work. I am meticulous, making me a fast learner and enabling me to deliver superior work.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Service Consultant

ANZ Bank New Zealand
09.2023 - Current
  • Onboarding new to bank customers arriving in New Zealand on a Visa such as Working Holiday, Student, Work and Visitor Visas.
  • Creating Profiles, opening accounts and scheduling appointments with customers via email.
  • Carrying out Customer Due Diligence during appointments in order to verify customers identity and purpose of banking with ANZ.
  • Activating customers accounts, issuing new cards to them and helping customers navigate through their banking easily and securely.
  • Uploading all relevant documents to the customers profiles to prove that they have met all the requirements.

Assistant Store Manager

Mountain warehouse
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Managing reports and payroll maintenance.
  • Organising employee schedules.
  • Review and filter applications for potential new hires and participate in recruitment and dismissal processes.
  • Fill in for Store Manager (SM) in times of absence
  • Make executive decisions and provide accountability.
  • Coach and support new and existing Sales Associates.
  • Taking disciplinary action when necessary.
  • Track the progress of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual objectives.
  • Providing leadership and direction to all employees.
  • Ensure compliance to organisational standards, including safety standards and client or customer communications.
  • Address employee and customer concerns.
  • Coordinate daily customer service operations (e.g
  • Sales processes, orders and payments).
  • Maintaining merchandise and a visual plan.

Store Authorizer

Farmers (James Pascoes Group)
12.2021 - 05.2023

I was employed by Farmers for two years as a Sales and Services Assistant. I had a change in position to the beauty department to join the Kiehl's Prestige counter. From the beginning of 2022 I've been assigned with the responsibility of acting as a store authorizer, which entitles me to manage complaints from customers and approve transactions that don't comply with our company's policies.

Beauty Advisor/2IC for Kiehl's (Loreal Luxe Group)

Farmers (James Pascoes Group)
- 05.2023
  • Conducting skin consultations to determine skin type and condition to recommend a treatment plan to customers.
  • Demonstrating and explaining to customers the different type of products we sell and the benefits and features of them.
  • Filling in new products that arrive in store and merchandising them in appropriate locations.
  • Creating orders for customers to be transferred to different branches.
  • Processing on the POS and getting feedback about our services and products sold on the day.
  • Closing the till at the end of the day, counting the sales we have done and seeing if our store has met KPI.
  • Dusting and cleaning the Kiehl's counter to maintain a hygienic and appealing environment for our customers.
  • Creating sales report to show month to month performances.

Sales and Services Assistant Level 3

Farmers (James Pascoes Group)
  • Adjusting stock levels and doing routine stock takes to maintain the correct level of stock is accurate in branch.
  • Merchandising the store and making displays as new products arrive.
  • Processing returns to supplier stock and in slipping new stock as it arrives.
  • Processing sales at the counter and helping with customer inquiries.
  • Helping customers with general queries and helping them choose the best product for their needs.
  • Adjusting prices and filling in relevant paperwork of products that are faulty, damaged or stolen.

Team Member

Burger King
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Take and fill orders for customers food and drinks.
  • Maintain high standards of customer service during high volume, fast-paced operations.
  • Mastered point of service (POS) computer system for automated order taking.
  • Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately.
  • Communicating clearly and positively with co-workers and management.
  • Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly, and presentation.
  • Resolved complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Took the initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed.
  • Built loyal clientele through friendly interactions and consistent appreciation.
  • Assisted management with inventory control and stock ordering.
  • Cleaning the customer area properly after the customer departs, maintaining cleanliness in the eating area.

Senior Waitress

The Rib House NZ
05.2019 - 02.2020
  • Making bookings for customers
  • Designating tables
  • Welcoming guest
  • Ordering and delivering food and beverages
  • Supervising financial transactions
  • Train new staff
  • Inspect table settings
  • Monitor customer service
  • Check dining room cleanliness
  • Identify customer's needs
  • Maintain relationships with customers
  • Ensure tableware is ready for use
  • Handle customer complaints
  • Manage stock rotation

Team Member

Best Staff
01.2019 - 05.2019

This job was an on-call job for different events around Auckland

Part of the catering crew at the Sky City for the G.J Gardner company's financial year-end and awards evening

This role included:

  • Setting up tables and chairs
  • Laying tables
  • Designating seats
  • Serving drinks
  • Taking orders
  • Serving food
  • Attending to individual

Cashier at the Eden Park stadium for an event

This role included:

  • Operating a point of sales (POS) system
  • Communicating with customers
  • Checking ID for sales of alcohol
  • Handling money

Education

Business Studies - Business Management

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, AUK
11.2026

NCEA Level 1, 2, 3 -

Ormiston Senior College
Auckland, AUK
11.2019

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Building
  • Organization and Multitasking
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Conflict resolution
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Head Girl
  • Committee Member - A leadership role that involves guiding and disciplining students
  • Representative Council of Learners - Part of the board of students that lead and make decisions on behalf of the learners
  • Leadership Award
  • Prospective for the junior council - A group of students selected from multiple areas in a city to represent their school in giving back to the community by planning and creating events and initiatives that help raise funds
  • Young Enterprise Scheme NZ award for Creative Thinking for a self-created business with my school business team

Hobbies and Interests

  • Engaging in new experiences and learning new things
  • Interacting with people
  • Exploring different places
  • Sport and fitness activities
  • Listening to different genres of music
  • Reading books of biographies and mindfulness
  • Learning about the anatomy of the human body

References

Available on request

Timeline

Service Consultant

ANZ Bank New Zealand
09.2023 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Mountain warehouse
05.2023 - 09.2023

Store Authorizer

Farmers (James Pascoes Group)
12.2021 - 05.2023

Team Member

Burger King
09.2020 - 12.2021

Senior Waitress

The Rib House NZ
05.2019 - 02.2020

Team Member

Best Staff
01.2019 - 05.2019

Beauty Advisor/2IC for Kiehl's (Loreal Luxe Group)

Farmers (James Pascoes Group)
- 05.2023

Sales and Services Assistant Level 3

Farmers (James Pascoes Group)

Business Studies - Business Management

Auckland University of Technology

NCEA Level 1, 2, 3 -

Ormiston Senior College
Kiara Rugan