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Andrey Gozhanskiy

Queanbeyan

Summary

Sales-driven and team-oriented professional currently serving as an Acting Area Manager at Ted's Cameras, overseeing two stores with a combined staff of 13. Leveraging a bachelor’s degree in business management, excels in fostering a positive team culture and driving sales performance. Seeking to bring management expertise and passion for team development to Good Guys to contribute to and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Ted's Cameras
10.2023 - Current
  • Managed rosters for 13 staff across two locations, ensuring optimal staffing levels and efficiency.
  • Performed coaching sessions with both managerial and non-managerial staff to enhance skills and performance.
  • Created Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for underperforming staff, providing clear goals and support for improvement.
  • Developed and implemented incentive programs to drive business performance and motivate staff.
  • Oversaw stock management, ensuring accurate inventory levels and effective stock control.
  • Conducted multiple types of 1-on-1 and team coaching sessions to improve product knowledge and sales techniques.
  • Maintained high standards of customer satisfaction by implementing customer service best practices and addressing customer concerns promptly.
  • Coordinated and managed all aspects of store operations, including sales, rostering, and customer experience, to ensure seamless and efficient operation of both locations.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.

Assistant Store Manager

Optus Retail
04.2023 - Current
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities, in the store with average customer foot-traffic of 1500 people per week.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries, increasing customer interaction scores from 60% to 89%
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement across 15 different KPI's
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and implemented strategies to improve customer experience.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.


Small Business Specialist

Optus Retail
07.2022 - 02.2023

• Actively coached a team of 4 staff in business sales solutions, and tailoring of the product in line with clients' needs

• Constantly exceeded sales targets (store and personal) in business sales

• Managed small and medium business accounts, with pragmatic approach and tailored solutions for complex issues.

• Connected large business clients with enterprise sales team based on individual needs and vendor capabilities.

Sales Associate

Optus Retail
11.2021 - 07.2022

• Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.

• Exceeded sales goals, increased revenue, and facilitated sales.

• Interacted with problematic accounts, helping to build lasting rapport and boosting revenue opportunities.

• Upsold and closed customer sales by driving product benefits around client needs.

• Used CRM software to record customer interactions and track general sales activities for review and follow-up.

• Connected customers with services based on individual needs and vendor capabilities.

• Training staff in sales techniques, and customer interaction.

Sales Associate

Telstra Retail
01.2021 - 11.2021

• Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.

• Used CRM software to record customer interactions and track general sales activities for review and follow-up.

• Grew business sales through effective cross-selling, exceptional customer service and cold calling.

• Produced remarkable sales and enhanced numbers by managing complete lifecycle from networking through ongoing account servicing.

• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.

• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing for resolution.

• Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.

APS 3 Administrator

Services Australia
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Support vulnerable Australians to navigate social security legislation, entitlements, and obligations to ensure they can return to full time employment within community as quickly as possible.
  • Ensured I fulfilled my duties in accordance with the Australian Public Service Values and promoted culture with my colleagues where these values were upheld.
  • Have responsibility for planning own work goals and priorities that align with and achieve own and team outcomes.
  • Make decisions that impact the overall outcomes for the work area, but the impact on agency operations and resources is minor.
  • Make administrative and operational decisions within defined parameters and following established procedures and protocols. Decisions are likely to impact the work area or specific function.
  • Apply standard procedures to meet stakeholder requirements, offer assistance to solve stakeholder problems and seek assistance as appropriate.
  • Cultivate effective stakeholder relationships within the challenging front face of the Commonwealth's community engagement to achieve better fraud detection outcomes and ensure individuals received all they are entitled to.
  • Ensured information was handled in accordance with: The Privacy Act (1974) including Australian Privacy Principles; The Public Services Act (1991); and The Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
  • Engaged with clients of various cultural backgrounds across a geographically dispersed landscape to support colleagues facing severe workload capacity fluctuations.

Field Technician

Douglas Partners
07.2019 - 12.2020

• Working remotely without assistance on high-end large scale construction projects

• Discussing strategies for improving testing results and quality of work with relevant stakeholders.

• Adjusted machine settings to maximize performance and equipment longevity.

• Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools and components.

• Communicated clearly with intent and influence the site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents.

• Identified any key changes to project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship.

• Determined root cause and provided corrective action to prevent future failures through investigation and analysis.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Management

University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
11.2025

Certificate III in Accounting & Bookkeeping - Accounts Management

TAFE NSW
Distance Education
07.2022

Certificate IV in Material Science - Material Science

Labtech Training Victoria
Victoria
01.2020

Certificate III in Music Performance - Music

Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT
12.2017

Certificate III in Sound Production - Music

Canberra Institute of Tech
Canberra, ACT
04.2016

High School Diploma -

Mulwaree High School
Goulburn, NSW
12.2015

Skills

  • Leadership and team management
  • Sales and business development
  • Customer service excellence
  • Operational management
  • Financial acumen
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving and decision making
  • Technical proficiency
  • Training and development
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Marketing and merchandising
  • Time management and organisation

Accomplishments

  • Nationally ranked number 1 store in Ted's Cameras for exceeding sales and customer experience metrics for T1 and 2024
  • Appointed Business trainer for Optus in ACT Region
  • Nationally ranked number 1 store in Optus for T4 2022
  • Regionally ranked number 1 Business Specialist in the Region for T1 2023
  • Regionally ranked number 1 store in Optus for compliance in FY 2023
  • Apple brand ambassador for Optus Queanbeyan

Timeline

Store Manager

Ted's Cameras
10.2023 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Optus Retail
04.2023 - Current

Small Business Specialist

Optus Retail
07.2022 - 02.2023

Sales Associate

Optus Retail
11.2021 - 07.2022

APS 3 Administrator

Services Australia
05.2021 - 07.2021

Sales Associate

Telstra Retail
01.2021 - 11.2021

Field Technician

Douglas Partners
07.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Business - Management

University of Canberra

Certificate III in Accounting & Bookkeeping - Accounts Management

TAFE NSW

Certificate IV in Material Science - Material Science

Labtech Training Victoria

Certificate III in Music Performance - Music

Canberra Institute of Tech

Certificate III in Sound Production - Music

Canberra Institute of Tech

High School Diploma -

Mulwaree High School
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