Summary
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Certification
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Cara Nolan

Cara Nolan

Sales Leader
Robina,Queensland

Summary

Results-oriented sales leader and trainer, I enjoy engaging with customers to establish trust and provide the best outcome. Track record of building customer relationships and successfully closing sales. Committed to delivering great customer service and exceeding sales goals. Strong background of training and assisting other sales representatives to meet and exceed team targets. Cooperative team player that loves to see the group succeed.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Leader

Empire Group Enterprise
03.2021 - Current
  • Worked with multiple charity clients such as World Vision Australia, Fred Hollows Foundation and Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
  • Engaged with customers through face-to-face fundraising booths in shopping centres generating
  • Generated thousands of new long-term, monthly donors every year.
  • Coordinated team trips interstate and locally, visiting multiple towns and cities to generate new donors in different demographics
  • Trained many new sales representatives on how to engage with customers, deliver presentations, make sales, hit individual and team targets

Sales Leaders

Bolt Promotions
10.2020 - 03.2021


  • Sold monthly subscriptions for RSL Art Union and Surf Life Saving home lotteries
  • Educated customers on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and packages

Customer Service Agent

Gold Coast Business Management
02.2020 - 12.2020
  • Consulted with outside parties to resolve discrepancies and create effective solutions
  • Recommended advertisement listings to customers, thoroughly explaining details
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions

Bar Staff and Waitress

Gold Coast Turf Club
09.2019 - 11.2021

Reference - Manager, Brian Hays - M:‭0438 858 929 E:BrianH@gctc.com.au

  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess drink or other needs
  • Set dining tables to prepare for diverse types of events and follow strict service standards
  • Handled customer complaints, immediately resolving issues by looping in co-workers
  • Monitored guests for intoxication and immediately reported concerns to management
  • Restocked salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service

Restaurant All-rounder

Burleigh Fishmongers
11.2019 - 01.2020
  • Took phone orders and provided till service
  • Wrapped take away orders
  • Cleaned and tidied indoor/outdoor eating areas
  • Salad, sandwich and food preparation
  • Battering and frying fish

Cafe All Rounder

Manolas Brothers Delicatessens
09.2019 - 12.2019

Reference - Manager, Zoe - M:041594006

  • Maintained reports of transactions and greeted customers when entering and leaving establishment
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front to drive product sales

Bartender

BBQ Bazaar
06.2019 - 08.2019

Reference - Manager, Micheal - M:0410415498

  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean
  • Stayed up-to-date on state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services
  • Poured and prepared mixed drinks

Front Of House

The Bean & Cone
02.2019 - 04.2019


  • Recommended products based on understanding of individual customer dietary preferences
  • Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like sandwiches and cakes
  • Memorized ingredients and recipes for specialty drinks
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and dining areas daily

Barista

The Church Cafe
01.2018 - 11.2018
  • Prepared coffee, cleaned dining areas, opened register and carried out other opening duties
  • Engendered customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences and allergy information
  • Developed and demonstrated skillful and creative latte art to engage customers
  • Memorized ingredients and recipes for specialty drinks
  • Maintained equipment and performed minor repairs to keep coffee machines functioning properly

Customer Service Operator

Royal Life Saving Society
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Cold calling customers for donations
  • Took payment information securely
  • Maintaining a Database of client info
  • Working under a manager as part of a team but autonomously in a telemarketing environment
  • Basic sales skills through rapport building in a fast- paced environment
  • Attention to detail in order to ensure correct information is exchanged

Education

No Degree -

Southern Hills Christian College
Bedfordale, WA

Skills

  • Cold sales
  • Sales training
  • Product promotions
  • Service Agreements
  • Customer complaint resolution
  • Effective communication
  • Honest and reliable
  • All round hospitality experience
  • RSA and RSG

Certification

Responsible Service of Alcohol - RSA

Responsible Service of Gambling - RSG

Timeline

Sales Leader

Empire Group Enterprise
03.2021 - Current

Sales Leaders

Bolt Promotions
10.2020 - 03.2021

Customer Service Agent

Gold Coast Business Management
02.2020 - 12.2020

Restaurant All-rounder

Burleigh Fishmongers
11.2019 - 01.2020

Bar Staff and Waitress

Gold Coast Turf Club
09.2019 - 11.2021

Cafe All Rounder

Manolas Brothers Delicatessens
09.2019 - 12.2019

Bartender

BBQ Bazaar
06.2019 - 08.2019

Front Of House

The Bean & Cone
02.2019 - 04.2019

Barista

The Church Cafe
01.2018 - 11.2018

Customer Service Operator

Royal Life Saving Society
06.2016 - 07.2017

No Degree -

Southern Hills Christian College
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