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Arshpreet Kaur

Melbourne ,Australia

Summary

Proven leader with extensive experience at Pandora, adept in team leadership and customer relationship management. Excelled in staff development, driving a 20% increase in customer satisfaction. Skilled in strategic thinking and problem resolution, fostering a positive and efficient work environment. Demonstrates a strong ability to mentor and motivate, ensuring high levels of team collaboration and service excellence.

Professional with strong background in leadership and team management. Proven track record in driving results and ensuring team collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and adapting to dynamic environments. Known for reliability, effective communication, and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Pandora
07.2024 - Current

Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
  • Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
  • Monitored sales trends to adjust pricing strategies for optimal profitability.
  • Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Led weekly team meetings to discuss goals and review performance, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.

Administrative Assistant

Kahma Gym 24/7
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
  • Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
  • Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
  • Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
  • Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.

Sales Assistant

Pandora
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
  • Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering detailed product knowledge and comparisons.
  • Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with personalized product recommendations based on their needs and preferences.
  • Managed inventory to ensure optimal stock levels, minimizing overstock and out-of-stock situations.
  • Kept up-to-date records of daily sales activities, monitoring progress towards individual goals.
  • Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.
  • Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, sales tactics helping them integrate seamlessly into the team.
  • Boosted store revenue through upselling and cross-selling techniques.

Assistant Store Manager

Hungry Jacks
07.2012 - 03.2023
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted the Store Manager in analyzing sales data to identify trends and make informed decisions for improving overall store performance.
  • Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations.
  • Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
  • Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
  • Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Improved store operations by establishing clear communication channels between team members and implementing efficient scheduling practices.
  • Delivered consistent sales growth by identifying opportunities for promotions and cross-selling products to customers.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Fostered a positive work culture by promoting teamwork and recognizing individual achievements among staff members regularly.

Customer Administrator

Serco
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Reduced response time for customer inquiries by optimizing communication channels and prioritizing tasks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide seamless service to clients, improving overall company performance.
  • Coordinated with logistics teams to expedite urgent shipments when necessary, earning praise from customers for promptness.
  • Served as a liaison between sales, marketing, and operations departments to ensure seamless coordination on behalf of clients.
  • Communicated with approximately 30 clients daily to understand needs and explain product value.

Education

Masters of Business Information Technology - Information Technology

RMIT University
Melbourne
11-2022

Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Technology

Latrobe University
Melbourne
09-2019

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Money handling
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Employee scheduling
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Inventory management
  • Microsoft office expertise
  • Organizational skills

Languages

Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Punjabi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Pandora
07.2024 - Current

Sales Assistant

Pandora
05.2023 - 07.2024

Administrative Assistant

Kahma Gym 24/7
03.2023 - 10.2024

Customer Administrator

Serco
08.2021 - 11.2021

Assistant Store Manager

Hungry Jacks
07.2012 - 03.2023

Masters of Business Information Technology - Information Technology

RMIT University

Bachelor of Information Technology - Information Technology

Latrobe University
Arshpreet Kaur