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Ava Clowes

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Motivated retail sales professional with proven record of boosting sales and customer loyalty through individualized service. Resourceful individual skillful in learning customer needs, directing to desirable merchandise and upselling to meet sales quotas. Committed to strengthening customer experiences with positivity and professionalism when answering requests and processing sales. Optimistic young individual, eager to learn new skills and form positive professional relationships amongst coworkers.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Assistant

Best&Less
05.2022 - Current
  • Maintained clean, organized store environment for an inviting shopping experience for customers.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Handled incoming phone calls professionally, addressing customer inquiries or directing them appropriately within the store.
  • Built strong relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Participated in staff training sessions to enhance product knowledge and improve overall sales skills.
  • Improved store appearance with effective merchandising and creative displays.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets and objectives.
  • Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behaviour.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.

Lash Technician

Independent
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Kept workspace clean, organized and well-stocked for upcoming appointments.
  • Consulted with clients to understand desired look and discuss available lash options.
  • Improved appointment booking efficiency with effective time management and organization skills.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing customized lash extension services tailored to individual preferences.
  • Assisted with marketing efforts including social media posts showcasing before-and-after transformations, helping attract new clientele.
  • Encouraged repeat business based on quality of service and strength of client relationships.

Education

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Kew Highschool
Kew VIC
10.2025

Skills

    Punctuality

    Cash Handling

    Cash Register Operation

    Goal-Oriented

    Visual Merchandising

    Store maintenance

    Sales expertise

    Opening and closing procedures

    Stock management

    Fitting room maintenance

    Customer Service

    Customer Engagement

    Complaint Management

    Flexible Schedule

    Loss Prevention

    Team Cooperation

    Building Customer Loyalty

Interests

Drawing

Fashion

Cooking / Baking

Writing

Interior design

Psychology


Timeline

Retail Sales Assistant

Best&Less
05.2022 - Current

Lash Technician

Independent
01.2022 - 07.2022

Victorian Certificate of Education -

Kew Highschool
Ava Clowes