Michaela Lippers
Christchurch
Summary
I am a hard working Mother who seeks challenges in my work life. I want the opportunity to continue learning throughout my career and develop new skills. With my background in retail and management, I bring experience and knowledge which is transferrable to many different roles. I'm looking for a role that has stable and consistent hours with a company that has strong values. As a punctual and reliable hard worker, I pride myself on respect for my company and what they stand for.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sales Assistant
Harvey Norman Hornby
Hornby
01.2015 - 06.2019
- My time with Harvey Norman has constantly evolved.
- My daily duties involve opening and closing the store including cash handling, interacting with customers and finding the perfect solution for their individual situations.
- I have enjoyed this role as each day brings new challenges, a strong team environment and a good working relationship with clients.
- I enjoy working closely with the public and like the challenge of finalizing a sale.
- I left this role because I became pregnant with my second child . I’m wanting to get back into the workforce.
Store Manager
Sunglass Style
Christchurch
01.2014 - 01.2015
- While working as store manager at Sunglass Style in Dressmart in Christchurch, I looked after five other members of staff.
- This included their training, weekly rosters, KPI's, payroll and banking duties.
- There was also an element of visual merchandising within this role that was always welcomed as it inspired creativity and innovation with each challenge presented.
- I greatly enjoyed my time working and training such a diverse team and welcomed the daily challenges that come with managing a store.
- I left this role as it became too difficult for me to always be on call and raise my then young son.
2IC
Postie Plus
01.2013 - 01.2014
- My time at Postie Plus was spent training and managing a large number of staff alongside the On-Duty manager.
- There was a focus on KPI's and reaching store targets as well as motivating staff to collectively reach their personal targets.
- I enjoyed the wonderful team, the ongoing training and the fantastic company ethos.
- I was sad to have this role end due to redundancies as the company shut many of its stores towards the end of 2014.
Skills
- Fantastic time management
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Fast to learn new software
- Brilliant customer service rapport
- Ability to adapt to new situations
- Desire to be part of a team
Professional Development
- Currently hold a Full New Zealand Drivers License.
Timeline
Senior Sales Assistant
Harvey Norman Hornby
01.2015 - 06.2019
Store Manager
Sunglass Style
01.2014 - 01.2015
2IC
Postie Plus
01.2013 - 01.2014