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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Rifayat Ilhaan Kashif

Rifayat Ilhaan Kashif

Christchurch,CAN

Summary

I am a motivated retail sales professional with a proven record of boosting sales and customer loyalty through individualised service. I consider myself a resourceful individual skilful in learning customer needs, directing to desirable merchandise and upselling to meet sales quotas. I am committed to strengthening customer experiences with positivity and professionalism when answering requests and processing sales.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Assistant

Jeanswest
06.2024 - Current
  • Duties Include: POS, Merchandising, Cleaning, Restocking, Closing The Store, Customer Service

Passenger Service Agent

PlaneBiz
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of airline policies and procedures to provide top-quality service.
  • Resolved passenger issues with empathetic communication and effective problem-solving techniques.
  • Delivered excellent customer service under high-pressure situations while maintaining a calm demeanor throughout daily operations.
  • Assisted passengers with check-in and boarding processes, enforcing compliance with airline policies.
  • Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring a comfortable and positive travel experience.
  • Efficiently processed travel documents, verifying identification accuracy according to security protocols before boarding flights.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing passenger concerns promptly and professionally.

Retail Sales Assistant

Pak N Save
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Maintained clean, organized store environment for an inviting shopping experience for customers.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Participated in staff training sessions to enhance product knowledge and improve overall sales skills.
  • Improved store appearance with effective merchandising and creative displays.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.

Medical Receptionist

The Palms Medical Centre
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
  • Checked patient insurance, demographic, and health history to keep information current.
  • Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
  • Kept waiting room neat and organized by stacking magazines, removing trash, and cleaning glass.
  • Handled billing procedures accurately, ensuring prompt payment from both patients and insurance providers.
  • Provided compassionate customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients and their families.
  • Managed high call volumes, directing calls to appropriate departments while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.

Cleaning Manager

Balfour Cleaning
10.2019 - 11.2021
  • Improved overall cleanliness by implementing efficient cleaning procedures and utilizing appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Trained staff on expected standards and quality of general cleaning, health and safety requirements and equipment operation.
  • Increased team efficiency through regular communication of expectations, goals, and progress updates to staff members.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and professionally, resolving issues as needed.
  • Facilitated teamwork among employees through regular meetings focused on problem-solving, goal-setting, and celebrating achievements.
  • Maintained adequate supplies of cleaning materials and equipment and placed orders to conserve stock levels.

Cleaning Manager

PPCS Cleaning
10.2019 - 11.2021
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Adhered to safety protocols by enforcing proper equipment usage.
  • Continuously sought out industry best practices for improving the efficiency of cleaning operations at the facility.

Education

NCEA 2&3 -

St Peter’s College
Palmerston North, MWT
01.2023

NCEA 1&2 -

Queen Elizabeth College
Palmerston North, MWT
01.2020

Skills

  • Punctuality
  • Cash Handling
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Processing payments
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Sales expertise
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Stock management
  • Point of sale operation
  • Merchandise Display
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • FLUENT IN LANGUAGE

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

References

Kaleb O’ Dwyer - Supervisor - Pak N Save

Timeline

Retail Sales Assistant

Jeanswest
06.2024 - Current

Passenger Service Agent

PlaneBiz
06.2023 - 05.2024

Retail Sales Assistant

Pak N Save
01.2023 - 05.2023

Medical Receptionist

The Palms Medical Centre
01.2021 - 12.2022

Cleaning Manager

Balfour Cleaning
10.2019 - 11.2021

Cleaning Manager

PPCS Cleaning
10.2019 - 11.2021

NCEA 2&3 -

St Peter’s College

NCEA 1&2 -

Queen Elizabeth College
Rifayat Ilhaan Kashif