Tamara Camlek
Christchurch
Summary
High-energy Store Manager with extensive experience in retail settings. Dedicated to setting and enforcing consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-building skills, organized nature, and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency. Strong attention to detail, particularly in optimizing store layouts and improving customer satisfaction through effective merchandising strategies and immaculate customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Cotton On Kids
01.2024 - Current
- In January 2024 I accepted the role as the Store Manager at Cotton on Kids Riccarton. The position was offered to me due to my exceptional performance in my previous roles
- I pride myself on efficiently managing my daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- As the store manager I was responsible for generating team rosters, while also successfully managing the store's wage expectations to help consistently meet our monthly sales targets and KPIs.
- Managed store employees successfully in a fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Maximized sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts every month.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
Assistant Manager
Cotton On Kids
04.2017 - 12.2024
- In April 2017 I started working as a part-time team member and sales assistant at Cotton On Kids Northlands.
- During this time, I have gained confidence and learned how to help customers with selecting merchandise, finding accessories, and completing purchases.
- In stressful situations I kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Assisted with merchandise changes to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance store sales.
- In the beginning of 2023, I accepted a role as the Assistant Manager at Cotton on Kids Riccarton.
- This experience allowed me to further develop my people skills as I became responsible for my team while supporting my manager in daily operation.
- I had to build strong relationships with my team members, while also establishing clear expectations and boundaries and ensuring those are being met every day.
Design Internship
Strategy Creative
10.2022 - 02.2023
- In October of 2022 I gained the opportunity to complete a design internship at Strategy Creative
- Throughout the course of my internship, I grew my confidence as a young designer and became accustomed to working within tight deadlines
- I learned the importance of file management and multitasking, as I was often assisted on a few different projects at once
- Towards the end of my internship, I had the opportunity to be the creative lead on my first project
- This required me to follow a brief and develop my idea from the initial concept stages, right through to the client presentation
Education
Bachelor of Design - Visual Communication Design
Ara Institute of Canterbury
01.2023
NCEA Level 3 Certificate -
Cashmere High School
01.2016
NCEA Level 2 Certificate -
Cashmere High School
01.2015
NCEA Level 1 Certificate -
Cashmere High School
01.2014
Skills
- Teamwork
- Energy and Enthusiasm
- Self-Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Service
- Written Communication Skills
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail
- Goal-oriented mindset
Timeline
Store Manager
Cotton On Kids
01.2024 - Current
Design Internship
Strategy Creative
10.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Manager
Cotton On Kids
04.2017 - 12.2024
NCEA Level 3 Certificate -
Cashmere High School
NCEA Level 2 Certificate -
Cashmere High School
NCEA Level 1 Certificate -
Cashmere High School
Bachelor of Design - Visual Communication Design
Ara Institute of Canterbury
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