Candice Gale
Sisters Beach,TAS
Summary
I am currently a homemaker and mother of three children. We are currently slowly renovating our home, and I am about to begin my studies to attain a Diploma in Counseling.
Dynamic small business owner with a proven track record in operations management and team building. Successfully enhanced online visibility and customer engagement through strategic marketing initiatives. Reliable in staffing and planning, I fostered strong client relationships while ensuring efficient inventory management. Experienced in implementing a vision that drives growth and profitability.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Self Employed
Wynyard, TAS
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Oversaw daily operations of small business including customer service and financial management.
- Developed and maintained an online presence through website management and social media.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Photographed products for sale and posted pictures online to increase visibility and showcase current product availability.
Business Administrator
Luxton Designer Joinery P/L
Wynyard, TAS
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, updating databases, preparing reports and responding to inquiries.
- Liaised with customers, addressed inquiries, handled meeting requests and answer billing questions to provide outstanding customer care.
- Planned, coordinated and controlled daily operations of sales, financial management and human resources.
Retail Manager
Just Jeans
Burnie, TAS
01.2009 - 02.2012
- Coached, managed and developed teams to provide exceptional service and achieve sales goals.
- Staged merchandise and stocked sales floor to stimulate impulse sales.
- Met or exceeded fiscal sales goals, maximizing operating budgets.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Maintained high standards of store presentation and visual merchandising.
Assistant Retail Manager
Sanity
Burnie, TAS
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed special store projects to improve store-wide processes and operations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries or complaints.
- Inspected store interior and exterior to check merchandise presentation and proper signage.
- Identified potential risks or theft issues within the store environment.
Retail Assistant
Lizzy's This'N'That
Smithton, TAS
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Monitored sales floor traffic and assisted customers with their inquiries.
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
Education
Certificate III Retail Management -
TAFE Tasmania
Devonport, TAS12-2004
High School Diploma -
Smithton High School
Smithton, TAS12-2000
Skills
- Hardworking
- Reliable
- Operations management
- Vision implementation
- Small business operations
- Staffing
- New market research
- Planning and execution
- Staff hiring
- Team building
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Art
- Cooking
- Reading
- Nature
References
Sally Sadler
Business Landlord
0407 805 305
Nardia Taylor
Business Collegue
0427 153 667
Olivia Beamish
Past Employee/Co Worker
0477 072 814
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Self Employed
01.2018 - 12.2022
Business Administrator
Luxton Designer Joinery P/L
01.2014 - 12.2018
Retail Manager
Just Jeans
01.2009 - 02.2012
Assistant Retail Manager
Sanity
01.2008 - 01.2009
Retail Assistant
Lizzy's This'N'That
01.2001 - 01.2008
Certificate III Retail Management -
TAFE Tasmania
High School Diploma -
Smithton High School
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