Cara Pickard
Townsville,QLD
Summary
Im a 36 year old female who has been a stay at home mother for the last 10 years. As such I am looking at getting back into the work force and have had some small part time roles while looking after my three children.
I am an honest, hardworking individual with cheerful disposition, who works well in a team to achieve sales goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Worker
The Hanger
02.2025 - Current
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to optimize product displays and drive sales.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized assistance and product recommendations.
- Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided personalized service to enhance shopping experience.
Retail Worker
Katies Fashions
11.2022 - 02.2025
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided personalized service to enhance shopping experience.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to optimize product displays and drive sales.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
Retail Assistant
Lenards Chicken
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
- Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences.
Retail Assistant
Home Wares Supplies Limited
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
- Approached browsing customers to initiate conversations to determine buying preferences.
Food and Beverage Attendant
Hogs Breath Cafe
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
- Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taminmin College
Humpty Doo, NT11.2006
Skills
- Retail Operations Management
- Cash Register Operations
- POS System Operations
- Meeting Sales Goals
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Customer Assistance
- Register Opening and Closing
- Housekeeping Duties
- Telephone Answering
- Team Cooperation
Timeline
Retail Worker
The Hanger
02.2025 - Current
Retail Worker
Katies Fashions
11.2022 - 02.2025
Retail Assistant
Lenards Chicken
12.2021 - 05.2022
Retail Assistant
Home Wares Supplies Limited
08.2014 - 02.2015
Food and Beverage Attendant
Hogs Breath Cafe
02.2012 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Taminmin College