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Mikala Graves

Christchurch,New Zealand

Summary

I am someone who is willing to take on any task and complete it to a high standard, to support and help a business succeed. I offer strong communication skills, and I have excellent time management skills that allow me to demonstrate strengths in customer service. I strive to stay on top of requests and demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods, maintaining an organized, clean, and safe work area at all times. I am a reliable candidate who is ready to take on challenges using practical problem-solving skills as a way to encourage others and also help the business advance.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced retail position (ARP)

Adidas
Hornby, Christchurch
08.2024 - Current
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish our KPIs, either for the week or our year-to-date budget.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction. Completed returns and exchanges of products to customer requests.
  • Organized product displays to enhance visual appeal and customer engagement. By also analyzing sales trends to adjust merchandising strategies effectively and boost performance.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training. Teaching our new employees how to use the till, the regular brand standards, and customer service.

Reference- Marina Nottingham 027 868 4416

Dance Teacher

Rasa School of Dance / Zion Studios
Dunedin / Christchurch , Otago
01.2022 - Current
  • Prepared students for competitions using clear instructions and customized instructional techniques to serve the needs of students with various learning styles, abilities, and targets.
  • Promoted self-esteem with an encouraging approach, built confidence in students' abilities, and helped students develop social and communication skills through dance classes.
  • Taught diverse dance forms through individual lessons and group sessions.
  • Maintained student progress using regular assessments and personalized instruction, while also motivating students with a fun, engaging teaching style, and positive reinforcement for excellence in technique.
  • Kept up to date in dance discipline, and implemented changes to routines and curriculum.
  • Reference: Lisa Wilkinson - admin@rasaschoolofdance.com

Retail Sales Associate

Global Culture
Airport, Christchurch
02.2024 - 11.2025
  • Maintained visual standards by organizing displays according to brand guidelines.
  • I became skilled in product knowledge, learning about security protocols, which enhanced my ability to work independently.
  • Becoming more aware of cultural differences in etiquette, communication styles, and expectations. Helping me avoid misunderstandings and provide better customer service.
  • Developing skills in clear, simple communication is important due to a language barrier sometimes.

Sales Assistant

Van de water jewellers
Gore, Southland
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintained customer satisfaction, quickly resolving issues and offering expert assistance, while also recommending merchandise to suit specific customers.
  • Removed dust and dirt from items, regularly cleaning the store. Keep store shelves, racks and bins presentable with resets.
  • Drove sales success by building displays and merchandising products.
  • Verified shift sales with cash count, and drawer balancing.
  • Greeted customers and asked questions to assess their needs.
  • Confirmed prices and processed payments to complete sales.
  • Reference: Andre Johnston - 027 426 3894

Security

Platform 4 Group (P4G)
Dunedin, Otago
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Helped guests sign in upon arrival and sign out when exiting the premises, while manning security stations and preventing unauthorized access.
  • Warned guests of rule infractions or violations and apprehended or evicted violators from premises.
  • Used radio and other communication devices to keep in regular touch with other security guards and controllers.
  • Checked personal bags, and incoming and outgoing shipments with wands, metal detectors, and hands-on inspections.

Factory Worker

Norana Bulbs
Gore, Southland
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Maintained cleanliness of production, staging and storage areas by removing waste and unneeded materials to create a safe work space and reduce production errors.
  • Moved products to appropriate stations for further processing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Performed manual labor tasks according to detailed instructions from supervisors.
  • Resolved defects by correcting products and removing substandard items from the line.
  • Reference: Rachel Smith - 027 208 9951

Education

High School -

Dunedin, Otago
Dunedin, Otago
10.2023

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Student engagement
  • Communication skills
  • Sales strategy
  • Problem solving
  • Student engagement
  • Communication skills
  • Sales strategy

Timeline

Advanced retail position (ARP)

Adidas
08.2024 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Global Culture
02.2024 - 11.2025

Sales Assistant

Van de water jewellers
10.2023 - 01.2024

Security

Platform 4 Group (P4G)
07.2023 - 09.2023

Factory Worker

Norana Bulbs
01.2023 - 02.2023

Dance Teacher

Rasa School of Dance / Zion Studios
01.2022 - Current

High School -

Dunedin, Otago
Mikala Graves