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Ella Cate Thomas

Ella Cate Thomas

Rosanna,VIC

Summary

Results-driven Retail Supervisor with proven expertise in inventory management and sales enablement. Handles routine operations efficiently and addresses concerns proactively. Experienced in fast-paced retail work and skilled at coordinating both customer-facing and back-end functions. Effective supervisor bringing strong sales, service and team leadership abilities. Focused on maximizing team efficiency and daily success by organizing schedules and setting up effective workflows. Manages and monitors associates to quickly spot and correct any concerns. Seeks out opportunities to improve operations and increase efficiency. Encouraging supervisor who promotes excellent customer relations aptitude and intra-organisation interactions in order to form trustworthy and positive experiences.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Retail Store Supervisor

Universal Store
06.2021 - Current
  • Answered product questions and assisted customers in selection and checkout.
  • Reviewed store sale numbers, cost of inventory, operational expenses and inventory losses.
  • Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
  • Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
  • Attentive and conscientious standard of customer service during high-volume operations.

Opening/Closing -

  • a. Acceptance of returns/exchange/merchant transactions/staff purchases.
  • b. Depositing of excess currency.
  • c. Hourly/ Daily/ Weekly/ Yearly Budget Analysis.
  • d. Coordinate roster/ refigure roster throughout day.
  • e. SFS (online orders).
  • f. Restocking Reports.
  • g. Acceptance of Connotes/Discreps.
  • Managing team - hourly reads and meetings with staff establishing hourly budget/multi/AVG dollar/ reinforcing zoning & greeting tactics.
  • Training of new staff taking on Supervisor Positions.
  • Quarterly Stock Take provision.
  • Scheduled workers and delegated assignments to effectively meet expected customer and business demands.
  • Processed exchanges, refunds and team member purchases to keep cashiers focused on efficiently checking out regular customers.
  • Oversaw continuous floor maintenance and recovery efforts, keeping displays and shelves customer-ready and professionally presented.
  • Kept merchandise fresh by monitoring use of proper stock rotation procedures and setting up promotions to move out aging products.

Customer Service Assistant

Sumo Salad
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Maintain high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-turnover operations
  • Communicate clearly and efficiently with food production staff and management
  • Handle currency and credit transaction accurately - manually and by process of POS computer system for
  • Handle currency and credit transaction accurately - manually and by process of POS computer system for automated order taking automated order taking
  • Assisted management with inventory control and stock ordering
  • Resolve complaints promptly and professionally to maintain loyal clientele
  • Cross-trained and coordinated scheduling with alternate staff members
  • Preparation of various products in accordance to health and safety regulations

Archival Assistant and Receptionist

SDA Conveyancing
02.2014 - 04.2018
  • Greet and welcome clients and visitors
  • Answer incoming phone calls and return missed calls; respond to voicemails and emails and distribute incoming mail
  • Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for staff
  • Maintain both physical and digital filing systems & produce a more efficient filing process
  • Maintain office organization by cleaning and systematising office area daily + checking office supply inventory weekly & re-ordering supplies as required
  • Maintain lavatory and kitchen cleanliness
  • Acquire and allocate mail daily

Education

Bachelor of Arts - University

Monash University
Clayton, VIC
01.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Mercy College, Lady of Mercy College
Heidelberg, VIC
12.2020

Skills

  • Administrative Procedures
  • New Employee Orientation & Training
  • Delegation and Supervision
  • Adaptable to Changing Demands
  • Loss Prevention Goals Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Scheduling and Time-Tracking
  • Display Creation
  • Accounting Records

Accomplishments

    "Had a great experience at this store. A wonderful lady named Ella was very helpful with helping my husband and I choose an outfit. She went above and beyond to provide the best customer care, it was as if I've known her for years! Its been a really long time since I have received service this good. We will definitely be back to see this lovely lady. Thank you once again Ella!" - Google Review [ Meryem K ]


    "Hi, I would like to provide you with some wonderful feedback regarding one of your staff at Northland Shopping Centre Preston (Melbourne)... This amazing sale person was the best I have ever experienced - shes introduced herself (Ella) remember customer names and assisted so many customers while I was waiting for my 15 year old daughter in which Ella was fitting out in the change rooms. Her attention to customers needs was outstanding... This young lady impressed me so much - I just had to write and express my appreciation for her service. Retail assistant of the year in my books." - Emailed review to Customer Experience [Anon]


    "Hello, I bought a pair of jeans from your Northland store over the weekend and needed to give some really positive feedback for staff member called Ella. She knew everything about the fit of the jeans and made sure I was aware that the type of jeans I originally grabbed would probably not be best for me because if its make. She got me another pair of the brand I like and they are amazing. She also made sure I knew to size down and explained every detail as to why I needed to do this. I could've easily walked out after the first pair did not fit, I also could've easily bought the wrong size but Ella made sure I did not!!! I've always struggled to find jeans for my body type but Ella made it so easy for me... the best experience I've ever had in a clothes store, Ella needs a pay rise. - Emailed review to Customer Experience [Anon]

Timeline

Retail Store Supervisor

Universal Store
06.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - University

Monash University
01.2021 - Current

Customer Service Assistant

Sumo Salad
01.2018 - 10.2018

Archival Assistant and Receptionist

SDA Conveyancing
02.2014 - 04.2018

High School Diploma -

Our Lady of Mercy College, Lady of Mercy College
Ella Cate Thomas