Summary
Overview
Work History
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Additional Information
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Shaaron George

Te Awamutu,WKO

Summary

I am a highly motivated and hard working retail assistant currently seeking a new career opportunity. With an additional 20 years experience of previously owning and operating my own barber shop has allowed me to gain many attributes and transferable skills that I could bring to a new position. I am honest, reliable and well organised. I work well both independently and as a valued member of a team and truely believe I would make a great asset to a new workplace.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Assistant

Nic&Me
Te Awamutu, WKO
01.2024 - Current

- Greeted and assisted customers with homeware selections and queries. This included offering advice and making decisions on furniture, decor, colours, fabrics, wallpaper curtains and blinds.

- Became familiar with specific brand and product knowledge including having a strong understanding of materials and current styles and trends.

-Met with buyer reps and assisted in making decisions about purchasing stock and fabric samples.

-Took initiative to drive sales through effective merchandising and presentation of products.

-Maintained a clean and organised store environment including displays and stock shelves.

-Opened and closed store including balancing till and closing off day and computer.

Owner/Operator

Mainstreet Barber
Te Awamutu, WKO
08.2004 - 01.2024
  • Discuss with clients different cuts and styling of their choice and the process to accomplish these
  • Mentored and supervised employees for a period of time, including hiring, training and overseeing professional growth
  • Place inventory orders, control stock and merchandise items and shop tastefully
  • Keep tools and equipment clean and maintained along with a hygienic and tidy shop
  • Manage business customer service, including responding to requests and concerns in a prompt and friendly manner
  • Manage cash and credit transactions aswell as day to day accounting and business operations

Skills

  • Strong communication skills with ability to liaise with coworkers and/or clients/customers
  • Readiness to learn and willingness to undertake training if necessary for career progression
  • Sound judgement and ability to come up with effective solutions to problems as they arrive
  • Effective at working both independently and as part of a team

Additional Information

  • New Zealand Citizen
  • In good health
  • Full NZ drivers license

Reference

  • Lynne Dill - 0211470889

Timeline

Retail Assistant

Nic&Me
01.2024 - Current

Owner/Operator

Mainstreet Barber
08.2004 - 01.2024
Shaaron George