Ryan Harrison
Palmerston North,MWT
Summary
-Dynamic Sales Assistant with proven expertise in customer relationship management and sales enhancement, honed at Farmers Home Department Store. Excelled in team collaboration, boosting sales through exceptional service and strategic stock management. Skilled in adapting to customer needs and supporting team goals. While refraining from being shy to get the muscles going and hands dirty from time to time.
-Painter with proven ability to listen and implement what has been stated, quick at adapting to new techniques and following instructions given. Great Attitude towards team collaboration/building, good at creating relationships between fellow co-workers creating an enjoyable environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Year of Painting Experience
Work History
Painter
Patersons Exterior Plastering & Decorating
07.2025 - Current
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, scraping, and cleaning to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
- Applied various paint types using brushes and rollers for consistent finish.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials and operating painting equipment.
- Created working relationships with coworkers.
Sales Assistant
Farmers Home Department Store
08.2023 - Current
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
- Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- I've dealt with a lot of information using technology, either with customer orders or tracking there order etc.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve a cohesive and efficient store environment.
- Conducted inventory audits to ensure the accuracy in our stock levels.
- I have experience with heavy lifting and have been challenged physically with no faults
Education
NCEA Level 1/2 -
Palmerston North Boys High School
Palmerston North, NZ 02.2020 - 12.2024
Skills
- Cash handling
- Goal oriented
- Stock management
- Sales expertise
- Team collaboration
- Customer relationship management
- Inventory tracking
- Team support and assistance
- Customer service
- Adaptable and flexible
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Physically capable
- IT experience
Timeline
Painter
Patersons Exterior Plastering & Decorating
07.2025 - Current
Sales Assistant
Farmers Home Department Store
08.2023 - Current
NCEA Level 1/2 -
Palmerston North Boys High School
02.2020 - 12.2024