Befekir Alemu
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at MYF Roofing Pty Ltd, excelling in safe tool use and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and exceed sales targets, leveraging strong interpersonal skills and basic construction knowledge. Adaptable team player committed to delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Assistant
MYF Roofing Pty Ltd
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Followed safety protocols when operating power tools or lifting heavy objects.
- Maintained accurate records and logs of project data.
- Provided administrative support to the project manager as needed.
- Performed demolition activities, such as removing walls or tearing out flooring.
- Assisted with the installation of drywall and other building materials.
Retail Assistant
Palermo Perfumes
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided friendly and knowledgeable service to customers
- Assisted with product selection and promoted store promotions
- Handled transactions, refunds, and customer concerns professionally
- Maintained up-to-date product knowledge to better serve customers
- Met and exceeded daily and weekly sales targets
Sales Assistant
African Heritage Trading
The Rocks Market
08.2021 - 12.2021
- First point of contact for customers, managing sales and queries
- Processed cash and EFT payments
- Merchandised products to maximise visibility and appeal
- Wrapped purchases and packed down stall at end of trade
- Balanced register and maintained clean, professional presentation
Education
High School Diploma -
Carlingford High School
Carlingford, NSW09-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSWSkills
- Interpersonal and communication
- Customer service
- Active listening
- Verbal communication
- Confident interaction
- Basic construction knowledge
- Roofing knowledge
- Safe tool use
- PPE knowledge
- Blueprint reading
- Plan reading
- On-site problem solving
- Adaptability
- Sales
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Independent work
- Teamwork
References
- Peter Kitonga, Proprietor, African Heritage Trading (Rocks Market), +61431565076, peter.kitonga@det.nsw.edu.au
- Feven Asemare, Kitchen Crew, Kick Start Café, +61488582741
- Peter Wilson, Maths Teacher, Carlingford High School, 02 98714222
- Bojana, Palermo Perfumes, +61499919940
Skills Summary
Friendly and professional customer service approach, Active listener with strong verbal communication, Confident interacting with diverse customers and team members, Basic construction and roofing knowledge, Safe use of tools and PPE, Blueprint and plan reading, On-site problem-solving and adaptability, Sales and customer service, Time management and multitasking, Problem-solving and attention to detail, Ability to work both independently and in a team
Languages
Amharic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
Basketball
Football/soccer
Timeline
Retail Assistant
Palermo Perfumes
01.2024 - 02.2025
Construction Assistant
MYF Roofing Pty Ltd
04.2023 - 06.2025
Sales Assistant
African Heritage Trading
08.2021 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Carlingford High School
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Western Sydney University
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