Yonas Bogale
Dallington,New Zealand
Summary
Motivated second-year Bachelor of Commerce student majoring in Economics at the University of Canterbury, with a strong foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and data interpretation. Brings proven experience in customer-facing, high-volume retail environments, where reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork were essential to success. Skilled in applying economic reasoning, data literacy, and problem-solving to real-world contexts, with growing proficiency in business analytics tools, including Power BI and Tableau. Eager to contribute to entry-level opportunities such as research assistance, analyst support, banking, customer operations, or policy internships, combining academic knowledge with practical experience to deliver value in professional settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales assistant
Connor
Christchurch
06.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted many customer in a fast paced retail environment, consistently meet the set sales target, gained indepth understand of fashion and styling, worked collaborate with teammates to achieve day to day tasks, attention to detail as well making sure that the store is tidy and knowing where customers can find what they are looking for.
Checkout operator
PaknSave
Christchurch
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Processed customer transaction using a POS system with accuracy, handed with cash, card, and refund payments, maintain a clean checkout area in order to make it easy for customer to have a smooth transition, worked effectively while under busy and high pressure environment.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
University of Canterbury
Christchurch12-2026
High School Diploma -
Shirley Boys' High School
Christchurch12.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Economic research
- Sales analysis
References
Belinda Chieng, Store Manager, Connor, Christchurch, Christchurch, 027 578 8846
Languages
- English
- Amharic
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales assistant
Connor
06.2022 - 09.2024
Checkout operator
PaknSave
09.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Economics
University of Canterbury
High School Diploma -
Shirley Boys' High School
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