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Zelda Boshoff

Blenheim,MBH

Summary

Results-driven Store Management professional determined to exceed company sales goals. Highly successful at very high levels of customer service etiquette and sales techniques.

Forward-thinking in addressing and resolving concerns, optimizing policies and engaging with customers and staff to promote loyalty and drive sales.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Columbus Coffee
2023.09 - Current
  • Preparing multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Quality and Quantity Control.
  • Working in a very high paced environment and maintaining time management skills.


Front of House, Barista & Cook

Blue Kaff
2021.01 - 2022.12
  • Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
  • Food prepping/cooking in a fast paced environment
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized,experiences which improved sales.


Store Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond New Zealand
2014.08 - 2017.02
  • Managed inventory and cash control.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment.
  • Performed very high levels of Customer Service.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Exceeded weekly and monthly Targets.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized stockroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.

Area Manager

The Excitement Store Group
1999.01 - 2007.07
  • Managed 7 stores
  • Conducted merchandising, product and sales training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance.
  • Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
  • Exceeded sales forecast figures regularly through superior customer service and sales training.

Store Manager

Go East Clothing
1988.11 - 1998.12
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Ordered stock to reflect current trends..
  • Managed seasonal fashion shows.
  • Provided very high levels of personalized Customer Service.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hillview High School
Pretoria, South Africa

Skills

  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Maximizing Profitability
  • Goals and Performance
  • Problem Solving
  • Merchandising
  • Team Building
  • Target Driven

References

Blue Kaff

Sharon - Owner 

+64279744564

Natasha Hutchison - Manager 

+64220845942

Bed Bath & Beyond:

Hayley Churches - HR Manager

Hayley@bbbretail.co.nz

09 299 3476

Go East Ricky Abramovitz - Area Manager 

ricky_amalive@gmail.com 

+27827873676 (South Africa)



Timeline

Cook

Columbus Coffee
2023.09 - Current

Front of House, Barista & Cook

Blue Kaff
2021.01 - 2022.12

Store Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond New Zealand
2014.08 - 2017.02

Area Manager

The Excitement Store Group
1999.01 - 2007.07

Store Manager

Go East Clothing
1988.11 - 1998.12

High School Diploma -

Hillview High School
Zelda Boshoff