Annabel Narayan
Rosemeadow,NSW
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sewing Machine Operator
Easy Signs
144 Hartley Drive, Smeaton Grange
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained an organized work area, ensuring efficient access to tools, materials, and supplies for optimal productivity.
- Produced high-quality flags, banners, media walls through careful monitoring of stitch quality and consistency.
- Supported performance targets by maintaining clean and neat work areas.
- Met strict deadlines for production by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
- Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Assisted in training new employees on the operation and maintenance of sewing machines, promoting a supportive work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and consistent productivity in a fast-paced environment.
Check Out Operator
Woolworths
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided help in resolving complex problems
- Arranged and replenished service desk displays and merchandise racks to maintain appearance of store
- Answered product questions using knowledge of sales and store promotions
- Utilised POS system to handle customer cash and credit card transactions
- Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
Business Owner
Annabelle's Pre-Loved Collections
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels
- Trained and coached new and existing employees to boost staff productivity
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership
- Sourced preloved clothing and upcycled the clothing for resale
- Used POS system to process sales
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
Sewing Machinist
Great Outdoors
New Zealand, New Zealand
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects
- Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal
- Supported performance targets by maintaining clean and neat work areas
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations
- Calibrated, tested and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations
- Handled custom adjustments to create pieces meeting unique customer requirements
- Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule
- Finalized products by attaching hardware, labels and tags and preparing shipments.
Retail assistant
Cellarbrations
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts, and sales in company database
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
Retail assistant
Hot Chillis Wear
St Marys, Australia
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns
- Provided friendly service and assistance to clients to promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items and arranging according to size or color.
Courier
Australia Post
Seven Hills, Australia
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit
- Answered customer inquiries regarding shipments and provided updates on package arrival
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations
- Verified load against delivery ticket before beginning every shift
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
Education
Sewing Extension Course -
Sydney Community College
01.2022
Responsible Service of Alcohol/Gambling Certificate -
Alex Beaumont Hospitality Training College
01.2011
Certificate II in Customer Contact -
Maddison Employment and Training Group
01.2008
Year 10 -
Fraser High School
01.1986
Skills
- Hardworking
- Great time management and organisation skills
- Quick learner who uses initiative
- Adaptable to changing environment and working situations
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Approachable polite personality
- Organised
- Exceptional time management skills
- Mentoring new operators
- Problem-solving abilities
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Sewing Machine Operator
Easy Signs
09.2022 - Current
Check Out Operator
Woolworths
01.2018 - 01.2024
Business Owner
Annabelle's Pre-Loved Collections
01.2016 - 01.2018
Sewing Machinist
Great Outdoors
01.2013 - 01.2015
Retail assistant
Cellarbrations
01.2012 - 01.2012
Retail assistant
Hot Chillis Wear
01.2011 - 01.2011
Courier
Australia Post
01.2010 - 01.2010
Responsible Service of Alcohol/Gambling Certificate -
Alex Beaumont Hospitality Training College
Certificate II in Customer Contact -
Maddison Employment and Training Group
Year 10 -
Fraser High School
Sewing Extension Course -
Sydney Community College