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Christine Ruston

Balgal Beach,QLD

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Shop Attendant

Fishermans Landing Fish & Chip Shop
03.2021 - 09.2023
  • Performed end-of-day cleaning duties, wiping down windows and counters and sweeping and mopping shop floor.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
  • Provided excellent customer service, consistently receiving positive feedback from customers.
  • Balanced daily cash registers accurately, preventing discrepancies in financial records.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
  • Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
  • Understood cooking techniques and fundamentals to maximize safe food handling.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Checked temperature of foods to guarantee doneness and prevent food-borne illnesses.
  • Prepared meals with special accommodations for those with allergies.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing high-quality meals in a timely manner.
  • Reduced food waste by efficiently managing inventory and using proper storage techniques.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Sales Assistant

Seaside Scents
03.2019 - 02.2021


  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff.
  • Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability, and pricing.
  • Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
  • Boosted store revenue through upselling and cross-selling techniques.
  • Managed inventory to ensure optimal stock levels, minimizing overstock and out-of-stock situations.
  • Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Resort Manager

Mystic Sands Golf Resort
11.2016 - 01.2019
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by implementing personalized services and addressing individual needs.
  • Streamlined resort operations for increased efficiency and improved guest experiences.
  • Developed marketing strategies to attract new clientele and boost overall occupancy rates.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring profitability and financial stability of the resort.
  • Recruited trained, and mentored staff members to maintain a high standard of service quality.
  • Established partnerships with local businesses, enhancing guest experience through unique activities and excursions.
  • Optimized room allocation processes, maximizing revenue generation opportunities from bookings.
  • Organized events and functions at the resort, promoting positive brand image within the local community.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers effectively, securing competitive pricing on products and services required for resort operations.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations governing safety, hygiene, environmental sustainability practices at the resort facilities.

Skills

  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Customer Inquiries
  • Timely Food Delivery
  • Cash Counting
  • Rewards Programs
  • POS Inventory System Operation
  • Attentive Service
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Register Opening and Closing
  • Store Policies and Procedures
  • Positive Customer Engagement

Timeline

Shop Attendant

Fishermans Landing Fish & Chip Shop
03.2021 - 09.2023

Sales Assistant

Seaside Scents
03.2019 - 02.2021

Resort Manager

Mystic Sands Golf Resort
11.2016 - 01.2019
Christine Ruston