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Oliver Gao

Christchurch,Casebrook

Summary

Results-driven Retail Supervisor with proven expertise in inventory management and sales enablement. Handles routine operations efficiently and addresses problems proactively. Highly experienced in fast-paced retail work and skilled at coordinating both customer-facing and back-end functions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Staff Member

Thai Talay
08.2012 - 02.2014

Restaurant Staff Member

Madam Kwong Restaurant
04.2014 - 11.2016
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Retail Store Supervisor

KoolZone Mobile Service
02.2017 - Current
  • Oversaw employees and store functions on daily basis.
  • Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Retail Management

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
12.2018

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Economy

Lincoln University
Christchurch
12.2016

Level 5 Diploma - Business Management

New Zealand Collage of Business
12.2012

Skills

  • Cash Register Operations
  • POS Terminal Operation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Phone/ Computer Technical Support
  • Multi Language (Mandarin/ English)

Timeline

Retail Store Supervisor

KoolZone Mobile Service
02.2017 - Current

Restaurant Staff Member

Madam Kwong Restaurant
04.2014 - 11.2016

Restaurant Staff Member

Thai Talay
08.2012 - 02.2014

Postgraduate Diploma - Retail Management

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Economy

Lincoln University

Level 5 Diploma - Business Management

New Zealand Collage of Business
Oliver Gao