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April Coates

Elwood,Victoria

Summary

Personable and energetic Concierge committed to delivering excellence in all facets of customer service and administrative support. Offers honed competencies in data-entry, database management and scheduling.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Concierge

Hub Australia
06.2022 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of concierge desk.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to members, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Addressed members inquiries with timely and professional responses via email, in-person interactions or phone.
  • Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution, and dynamic communication skills.
  • Worked closely with members and guests, some VIP, with high degree of respect for privacy.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing package deliveries.
  • Scheduled office meetings for members and staff teams.

Retail Sales Assistant

Seed Heritage
06.2019 - 06.2022
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.

Assistant Manager

Gap
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.

Store Manager Trainer

Skechers
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Drove sales and planned promotional and local store marketing activities.
  • Supported store opening by setting up office space, equipment and POS systems.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Customer and Client Relations
  • Policy and Procedure Adherence
  • Google Docs
  • Mail Handling
  • Billing and Payment Processing
  • Time Management
  • Organization Skills
  • Calendar Management

Hobbies

  • Entrepreneurial Endeavour: Successfully run my own business where I create and sell unique paintings on canvas through social media platforms. Developed marketing strategies, managed inventory, and fostered customer relationships.
  • Culinary Exploration: Enjoy spending weekends at Farmers markets, sourcing fresh produce for cooking and experimenting with new recipes. Developed a keen eye for quality ingredients and honed my culinary skills.
  • Literary Escapades: Devote free time to reading fictional mystery novels, nurturing a love for storytelling and developing analytical thinking abilities.

Timeline

Concierge

Hub Australia
06.2022 - Current

Retail Sales Assistant

Seed Heritage
06.2019 - 06.2022

Assistant Manager

Gap
11.2017 - 12.2018

Store Manager Trainer

Skechers
01.2015 - 01.2018
April Coates