Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Stanford University Scholarship Recipient (2021)
Timeline
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Liam Lamb

Shannon,Palmerston North

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with experience for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. I am dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. I thrive on responsibility and welcome new challenges.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Backdoor 2IC (Current - Tentitive Store Manager)

Backdoor Surf LTD
05.2022 - Current


  • Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships between team members
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.

Events Coordinator (Placement Experience)

Sport Manawatu
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Role: Events Coordinator for the Manawatu Secondary School Sports Awards
  • Responsibilities: Prepare the script for the awards evening
  • Prepare the nominees list
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Marketing work with Power-Point presentation for the awards evening.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Retail Sales Associate

Athletes Foot Palmerston North (Redundancy)
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Supplied and fitted customers into correct shoes
  • Managing the cashier desk and using communication skills with customers and colleagues.
  • Increased sales revenue through effective product recommendations tailored to individual customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.

Traffic Management

Clearwood Logging
01.2020 - 01.2021

Sport Instructor

Run, Jump, Throw
10.2019 - 12.2019

Delivery of Marketing Material

Masterton District Council
01.2016 - 01.2017

Delivery of Market Material

Farmlands Real Estate
01.2016 - 01.2017

Supermarket Assistant

New World
02.2016 - 08.2016

Education

Hutt Valley International Boys College (HIBS) Silverstream

BSptMgt & Marketing Minor -

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ
11.2024

Wairarapa College
Wairarapa, NZ
12.2019

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Leadership Development
  • Team Development & Communication
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Service Management
  • Revenue & KPI generation
  • Sales expertise
  • Recruitment
  • Store Merchandising

Accomplishments

  • Ranked 4th All-Time in NZ history for Junior Boys (20 and under) over the 1500m distance.
  • Semi-professional running contract with Under Armour
  • Represented New Zealand Internationally
  • Top Science student in year 13
  • Runner up in Health Studies for year 13
  • Year 13 Sporting Dux
  • 30+ Division 1 University Track & Field Scholarships (fully funded) to the US

Hobbies and Interests

  • Travelling
  • All sports
  • The outdoors

Stanford University Scholarship Recipient (2021)

Received a $500,000 NZD Scholarship to study and compete in athletics for Stanford University (ranked 3rd globally)

Timeline

Events Coordinator (Placement Experience)

Sport Manawatu
07.2022 - 09.2022

Backdoor 2IC (Current - Tentitive Store Manager)

Backdoor Surf LTD
05.2022 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Athletes Foot Palmerston North (Redundancy)
02.2022 - 05.2022

Traffic Management

Clearwood Logging
01.2020 - 01.2021

Sport Instructor

Run, Jump, Throw
10.2019 - 12.2019

Supermarket Assistant

New World
02.2016 - 08.2016

Delivery of Marketing Material

Masterton District Council
01.2016 - 01.2017

Delivery of Market Material

Farmlands Real Estate
01.2016 - 01.2017

Hutt Valley International Boys College (HIBS) Silverstream

BSptMgt & Marketing Minor -

Massey University

Wairarapa College
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