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Overview
Work History
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TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
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Cynthia Dao

Perth,WA

Summary

I'm a high-energy Store Manager bringing extensive experience in customer service excellence and management of retail locations. Skilled at training employees on exceptional customer service etiquette & sales techniques and gifted in overseeing all facets of customer-facing and back-end operations. I've set and enforced consistent standards to maintain staff satisfaction and meet performance targets. Dynamic relationship-builder with an organized nature and sound judgment focused on maximizing team efficiency. I'm currently seeking a position within a company that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Peter Jackson Menswear
01.2024 - Current
  • Increased store profitability by implementing cost-saving measures and efficient inventory management strategies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through staff training in customer service and product knowledge.
  • Maximised sales by creating innovative visual merchandising displays and store layouts.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed financial aspects of store operations, including budget planning, expense tracking, and accurate record-keeping to maintain fiscal responsibility.
  • Developed strategies for attracting new customers by analyzing demographic data and conducting targeted marketing initiatives.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.

Assistant Store Manager

Peter Jackson Menswear
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop marketing initiatives that drove traffic and increased brand awareness.
  • Delivered consistent sales growth by identifying opportunities for promotions and cross-selling products to customers.
  • Increased employee retention, training staff in effective customer service techniques and product knowledge.

Stock Manager

Seed Heritage
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Assist in receiving, supplying and managing stock inventories.
  • Check and verify stocks received as against vendor bills then censor-tag the merchandise to help deter theft and maximize sales of merchandise.
  • Maintain and manage stock records & statements then enter the stock reports and statements in the company's database.
  • Labeled, organized and Maintained neat and organized stockroom & backroom to easily access merchandise and drive sales.
  • Assist visual merchandising staff by allocating, preparing, categorising and delivering merchandise to them for the monthly VM revamp to reflect current collection.

Executive Assistant

Danish Refugee Council
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
  • Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
  • Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.

Style Consultant

Hugo Boss
07.2019 - 06.2021
  • Implemented up-selling strategies, encompassing recommendations of accessories and complementary purchases.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Maintained inventory by assisting co-workers with stocking shelves, pricing items and placing products on display.
  • Enhanced store sales by creating visually appealing merchandise displays to showcase current trends.
  • Liaised with daily TOLL to schedule pickups and deliveries.

Customer Service Representative

Coles Express
08.2018 - 03.2019
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Liaised with Police Department in regards to reporting and providing evidence of fuel theft.

Retail Store Manager

FasoTech
12.2017 - 08.2018
  • Managed store organization, maintenance, and purchasing functions
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Resolved customer service issues promptly.
  • Coached employees and trained them on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.

2017 Internships

FASHION STUDENT
05.2017 - 10.2017

MYER Melbourne - Merchandising Intern

Jaimie Azzopardi - Wardrobe Stylist Assistant ( Brownlow Medal )

Misha Collections - Design Intern

One Fine Day Wedding Fair Fashion Show - Volunteer Model Dresser

2016 Internships

FASHION STUDENT
09.2016 - 12.2016

Rhodes & Beckett - Design Intern

FashionAID Australia - Volunteer Model Dresser

Crew Member

Red Rooster
07.2011 - 12.2012

Intern

Rivervale Primary School
03.2012 - 07.2012

Retail Assistant

Big W
09.2011 - 04.2012

2011 Internships

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
02.2011 - 12.2011

Target Australia - Intern

Business Enterprise Centre - Administration Intern

University Of Western Australia - Administration & Marketing Intern

Crew Member

KFC
03.2009 - 05.2011

Education

Certificate - Makeup Artistry Skill Set

South Metropolitan TAFE
Murdoch, WA
05.2023

Certificate - Eye Lash Extensions Skill Set- Classic & Volume

South Metropolitan TAFE
Murdoch, WA
04.2023

Certificate - Lash & Brow Styling

South Metropolitan TAFE
Murdoch, WA
12.2018

Bachelor of Fashion & Business - Fashion Design

Melbourne School of Fashion
Melbourne, VIC
12.2017

BTEC LEVEL 3 Foundation Diploma: Arts And Design - Fashion Design

Istituto Marangoni
London, UK
09.2014

High School Diploma -

Belmont City College
Belmont, WA
11.2012

Skills

  • Persuasive and Empathetic Communication
  • Administration , Reporting , Data Entry and Maintenance
  • Office Management
  • Scheduling , Coordinating and Managing Appointments
  • Strategic Planning
  • Issue and Conflict Resolution
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Multitasking Abilities

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office Word, Excel & PowerPoint

MacOS: Pages, Numbers & Keynote

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign

SAP

KRONOS

XERO

REFERENCES

David Shane Jackson

State Manager

Peter Jackson Menswear

0419913287


Vincent Wang

Lending Manager - Bank of Melbourne

Wei.wang1989@hotmail.com

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Store Manager

Peter Jackson Menswear
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Peter Jackson Menswear
09.2023 - 01.2024

Stock Manager

Seed Heritage
09.2022 - 09.2023

Executive Assistant

Danish Refugee Council
10.2021 - 07.2022

Style Consultant

Hugo Boss
07.2019 - 06.2021

Customer Service Representative

Coles Express
08.2018 - 03.2019

Retail Store Manager

FasoTech
12.2017 - 08.2018

2017 Internships

FASHION STUDENT
05.2017 - 10.2017

2016 Internships

FASHION STUDENT
09.2016 - 12.2016

Intern

Rivervale Primary School
03.2012 - 07.2012

Retail Assistant

Big W
09.2011 - 04.2012

Crew Member

Red Rooster
07.2011 - 12.2012

2011 Internships

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
02.2011 - 12.2011

Crew Member

KFC
03.2009 - 05.2011

Certificate - Makeup Artistry Skill Set

South Metropolitan TAFE

Certificate - Eye Lash Extensions Skill Set- Classic & Volume

South Metropolitan TAFE

Certificate - Lash & Brow Styling

South Metropolitan TAFE

Bachelor of Fashion & Business - Fashion Design

Melbourne School of Fashion

BTEC LEVEL 3 Foundation Diploma: Arts And Design - Fashion Design

Istituto Marangoni

High School Diploma -

Belmont City College
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