Samantha Parker
Auckland,AUK
Summary
I believe that my enthusiasm will bring a good attitude and nature to the given work space. My communication skills are of a high standard and I have a strong work ethic. Having been brought up to work hard, set goals and be dedicated and accountable for achieving them. I am motivated, committed and enthusiastic to begin a role which will lead into a successful career. I am able to easily fit in, hit the ground running and have a positive outlook on life and a ‘can do' attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
AS Colour
03.2023 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Stock Manager
Amazon
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained neat and organized backroom to easily access merchandise and drive sales.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
- Set up displays of merchandise to market new products to customers.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Censor-tagged merchandise to help deter theft and maximize sales of merchandise.
Assistant Manager
AS Colour
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Garden Assistant
The Warehouse Group
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide customers with accurate and constructive information.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Communicated with customers by answering questions and addressing concerns to provide clients with regular updates on garden status.
- Provided advice and recommendations to clients on plant selection, garden design and maintenance for enhanced client support.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Planned and designed gardens by selecting plants and layouts to create beautiful and functional outdoor spaces.
Retail Assistant
Footlocker
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging according to size or colour.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Shop Floor Assistant
The Warehouse Group
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Assistant Manger
North Beach
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Retail Assistant
Valleygirl
06.2013 - 09.2016
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging according to size or colour.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change.
Work History
Manager
AS Colour
03.2023 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Stock Manager
Amazon
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained neat and organized backroom to easily access merchandise and drive sales.
- Labeled, organized and located inventory items in staging areas or on shelves according to quantity, size, or type of material.
- Set up displays of merchandise to market new products to customers.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Censor-tagged merchandise to help deter theft and maximize sales of merchandise.
Assistant Manager
AS Colour
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace
Garden Assistant
The Warehouse Group
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants for thriving and healthy results.
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Continued learning about plants, gardening techniques and best practices to provide customers with accurate and constructive information.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Communicated with customers by answering questions and addressing concerns to provide clients with regular updates on garden status.
- Provided advice and recommendations to clients on plant selection, garden design and maintenance for enhanced client support.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Planned and designed gardens by selecting plants and layouts to create beautiful and functional outdoor spaces.
Retail Assistant
Footlocker
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging according to size or colour.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Shop Floor Assistant
The Warehouse Group
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Assistant Manger
North Beach
11.2016 - 09.2019
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Retail Assistant
Valleygirl
06.2013 - 09.2016
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging according to size or colour.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change.
Education
Academy New Zealand
North Shore, NZ10.2011
Some College (No Degree) -
Birkenhead College
Birkenhead, NZSkills
- Overseeing Employees
- Time Management
- Stage Shows
- Clear communicator, capable of interacting with people of all ages
- Ability to quickly respond and deal with a lot of different requests at one time
- I am determined, focused and dedicated I give 100% in what i do
- Trustworthy and honest
- Team player
- Flexible and confident
Timeline
Manager
AS Colour
03.2023 - Current
Stock Manager
Amazon
11.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager
AS Colour
05.2022 - 11.2022
Garden Assistant
The Warehouse Group
02.2021 - 05.2022
Retail Assistant
Footlocker
10.2020 - 01.2021
Shop Floor Assistant
The Warehouse Group
10.2019 - 10.2020
Assistant Manger
North Beach
11.2016 - 09.2019
Retail Assistant
Valleygirl
06.2013 - 09.2016
Academy New Zealand
Some College (No Degree) -
Birkenhead College
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