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Monique Van Den Brink

Whanganui,MWT

Summary

Experienced retail leader with over 10 years' experience in customer service, team leadership and store operations, including 10 years with Number One Shoes + Hannahs where I progressed to Support Manager(2IC). Passionate about creating exceptional customer experiences, coaching team members and achieving sales targets. Currently working as a Peer Support Worker and Group Facilitator, where I have further developed my leadership, communication and problem-solving skills. Reliable, adaptable and excited to bring my experience back to Number One Shoes + Hannahs as a key holder.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Suppor Worker & Groups Facilitator

Balance Aotearoa
Whanganui, Whanganui
12.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated two weekly wellbeing and resilience groups, fostering community support and personal growth.
  • Facilitate group discussions and activities while creating safe and inclusive environments.
  • Supported individuals at Hope&Co Crisis Café and Te Awhina Acute Mental Health Service, promoting recovery through compassionate care.
  • Provide one-to-one support to promote recovery and wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance individual safety and wellbeing, ensuring comprehensive support during crises.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Pursued ongoing training to enhance skills and knowledge. through ongoing training.

Housekeeper

Siena Motor Lodge
Whanganui, Whanganui
2023 - 2025
  • Coordinated daily cleaning schedules for staff and managed supplies, optimizing workflow.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to guests, fostering a welcoming environment.
  • Ensured high presentation standards throughout motel, enhancing guest satisfaction.

Support Worker

Pathways Whanganui
Whanganui, Whanganui
10.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted with medication management, daily living skills, meal preparation, and community engagement to promote independence.
  • Supported individuals in community, respite, residential, and recovery settings to enhance their quality of life.
  • Adapted to various service needs to provide consistent support.

Stock Coordinator

Bed Bath & Beyond
Whanganui, Whanganui
2022 - 2023
  • Coordinated stock levels to maintain optimal product availability for customers, enhancing shopping experience.
  • Managed inventory organization to streamline product retrieval, reducing wait times for customers.
  • Monitored stock discrepancies and reported issues to management promptly.
  • Tracked shipments and resolved discrepancies with suppliers while responding to customer inquiries about order status, ensuring timely communication.
  • Assisted in receiving shipments and verifying product quantities and conditions.
  • Implemented layout changes to optimize merchandise display and accessibility and store presentation.
  • Supported seasonal merchandising efforts by arranging promotional displays effectively.

Support Manager

Number One Shoes + Hannahs
Whanganui, Whanganui
2012 - 2022

Progressed from a Team Member to Key Holder, to Support Manager(2IC) over my 10-year career, demonstrating strong performance, reliability and leadership.

  • Leading shifts and supporting daily store operations.
  • Coached and trained team members to strengthen skills and service quality.
  • Delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Supported store operations, leading to improved overall performance.
  • Monitored KPIs to track and enhance sales performance.
  • Managing high-volume stock deliveries.
  • Visual merchandising and store presentation.
  • Acted as Store Manager across several branches.
  • Lead role in multiple nationwide store refits.

Receptionist

House of Rasputin
, South Africa
2009 - 2010
  • Customer service
  • Merchandising
  • Stock replenishment

Retail Assistant

Toys R Us
, South Africa
2008 - 2009
  • Customer service
  • Merchandising
  • Stock replenishment

Skills

  • Group facilitation techniques
  • Crisis support
  • Crisis management
  • Customer interaction
  • Team management
  • Employee training
  • Employee development
  • Career development
  • Store operations
  • Inventory management
  • Merchandise display

Timeline

Peer Suppor Worker & Groups Facilitator

Balance Aotearoa
12.2024 - Current

Support Worker

Pathways Whanganui
10.2024 - 12.2024

Housekeeper

Siena Motor Lodge
2023 - 2025

Stock Coordinator

Bed Bath & Beyond
2022 - 2023

Support Manager

Number One Shoes + Hannahs
2012 - 2022

Receptionist

House of Rasputin
2009 - 2010

Retail Assistant

Toys R Us
2008 - 2009
Monique Van Den Brink