Summary
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Alana Nekic

Summary

Reliable and dedicated sales professional successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and diligent attention to individual needs. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant

Bonds
02.2022 - Current
  • Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
  • Boosted store revenue through upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve a cohesive and efficient store environment.
  • Executed visual merchandising strategies to attract customers and drive sales.
  • Kept up-to-date records of daily sales activities, monitoring progress towards individual goals.
  • Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, sales tactics helping them integrate seamlessly into the team.
  • Built rapport with repeat customers, fostering long-term loyalty to the brand.

Operations Assistant

Action Workforce / Linfox
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Verified quantity and description of products received by checking merchandise against purchase order.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records using SAP, resulting in a reduction of discrepancies and costly errors.
  • Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for storing.
  • Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.

Pick Packer

Action Workforce
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Managed workload effectively under pressure during peak periods while maintaining focus on quality control measures.
  • Assisted supervisors with specific tasks as needed, showcasing versatility and commitment to overall team success.
  • Supported training efforts for new team members, sharing knowledge of best practices for successful picking/packing operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals and meet company objectives.

Visual Merchandiser

H&M
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Developed planograms based on best-selling products, optimizing merchandise visibility and accessibility for shoppers.
  • Enhanced store sales by creating visually appealing and strategically placed product displays.
  • Collaborated with management to develop seasonal merchandising strategies for optimal customer engagement.
  • Trained and supervised junior team members in visual merchandising techniques for consistent brand presentation across the store.

Visual Merchandiser

Zara
07.2017 - 02.2019
  • Collaborated with management to develop seasonal merchandising strategies for optimal customer engagement.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust visual merchandising plans accordingly, maximizing revenue potential.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.

Team Leader

Community Children Essendon
11.2015 - 06.2017
  • Streamlined daily routines, resulting in increased efficiency and smoother classroom operations.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, maintaining open communication channels for optimal support of each child''s growth and wellbeing.
  • Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
  • Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
  • Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviours and related issues.

Education

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
12.2015

Skills

  • Organization and Time Management
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Customer Service
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Multitasking capabilities
  • Adaptability and flexibility

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Sales Assistant

Bonds
02.2022 - Current

Operations Assistant

Action Workforce / Linfox
10.2021 - 01.2022

Pick Packer

Action Workforce
08.2021 - 10.2021

Visual Merchandiser

H&M
07.2019 - 03.2020

Visual Merchandiser

Zara
07.2017 - 02.2019

Team Leader

Community Children Essendon
11.2015 - 06.2017

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Victoria University
Alana Nekic