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Sofia Yanez-Flores

Dunedin

Summary

A hard working individual with hands-on experience in healthcare and customer service, talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions to the Ōtepoti community.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Adventure Specialist

Woodmont Day Camp
06.2023 - 08.2024

I spent two consecutive summers working with children between the ages of 5 to 12 years old in the adventure division at a summer camp which included zip-lining, rock climbing and rope course.

Responsibilities:

  • Harnessing and managing safety procedures
  • Provided guidance in effectively completing adventure courses
  • Assisting children learn how to face and manage fear
  • Ensure activities are carried effectively and promptly

Optical Assistant

Specsavers Dunedin
10.2021 - 05.2024

Delivering comprehensive and effective healthcare in accordance to patient’s optical needs to maximise results and customer satisfaction. Working in a very dynamic fast paced day to day tasks from Front of House, administration, insurance, clinical responsibilities to frame styling.

Responsibilities:

  • Working towards daily sales targets and KPIs
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly, promoting customer loyalty.
  • Conducted thorough pre-testing for optometrist examinations, leading to more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
  • Helped patients with selecting and ordering glasses or contact lenses to encourage informed decisions.

Retail Assistant

Auckland War Memorial Museum
02.2021 - 06.2021

I was a team member of the Auckland Museum store every weekend assisting customers with enquiries and purchases

Responsibilities:

  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.

Shop Communicator

Otago Museum
01.2016 - 11.2020

This was a part-time job whilst completing University studies.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for displaying, restocking, and selling products in both in-store and online
  • Informing visitors about galleries, exhibitions, events and education programmes
  • Processing transactions for any paid exhibition
  • Assisted management with backend tasks on Shopify including uploading new products, writing description, product photography and shipping.

Education

Certificate of Proficiency - Psychology

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
06-2021

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ
12-2019

Skills

  • Customer Service Skills
  • Healthcare Data Management
  • Point of Sale Software
  • Data confidentiality
  • Microsoft Office
  • Language Skills in Spanish (Native) and French (Fluent)
  • Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Lightroom)
  • Administrative support
  • Shopify

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Adventure Specialist

Woodmont Day Camp
06.2023 - 08.2024

Optical Assistant

Specsavers Dunedin
10.2021 - 05.2024

Retail Assistant

Auckland War Memorial Museum
02.2021 - 06.2021

Shop Communicator

Otago Museum
01.2016 - 11.2020

Certificate of Proficiency - Psychology

University of Auckland

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience

University of Otago
Sofia Yanez-Flores