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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Certification
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EVE JEMAL

EVE JEMAL

Geelong,VIC

Summary

A highly reliable and organized Administrative Assistant with proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in fast-paced environments. Offering keen attention to detail and strong decision-making skills to manage multiple, concurrent tasks. Self-motivated work ethic to perform effectively in independent or team environments. The skills learned from an extensive background in Luxury Retail Sales and Management learned from provide a solid foundation for Receptionist work.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Catering Associate

Deakin University
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Learned extensive procedures to conduct at least 10 different styles of food services and event styles, all to the precise quality fine dining requires.
  • Rearranges and set rooms with tables and chairs following floor plans to cater events of 100+ people.
  • Bartender and Barista to large functions as well as independent guests
  • Served V.I.P guests such as Deakin University's Chancellor and Academic Dean/Chair board.
  • Working independently with a high level of time management to close the estate. This involved skilled multitasking to provide dinner service, room resetting, closing down the waiter's kitchen, whilst simultaneously serving guests and locking the entire estate.
  • Was extremely flexible with shifts offering to work overtime and pick up shifts to best support the team.

Assistant New Home Sales Consultant

Carlisle Homes
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • This role provided Receptionist, Admin and Sales experience.
  • Utilizing Dynamics 365 CRM software and Microsoft Teams to track buyer information and preferences, tailoring communication efforts for maximum effectiveness and to contact customers on the Consultant's behalf.
  • Writing tailored verbal scripts for answering and initiating calls, texts, and emails for customer interactions.
  • Creating client relationships in a highly competitive industry as the first point of contact for the team.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups with prospective buyers, maintaining interest levels and fostering long-term relationships.
  • Creating appointments and referrals between clients and staff.
  • Guiding buyers through the complicated and highly emotional buying process whilst managing expectations to provide smooth transactions and positive experiences.
  • Handled objections from potential buyers effectively addressing concerns related to pricing location or design features enhancing chances of a successful sale.
  • Located and decipher site plans for estates, building plans, create custom plans of our houses on our clients land and locate and print new house packs for sale via our internal system.
  • Independently researched and learned in depth procedures and information about the industry to promote and inform our clients of the unique experience our company provides, being entirely new to the industry.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Working in a small team directly with a sales consultant and with the larger internal team members across displays and Head Office to create and maximize sales.
  • Managing stock deliveries.
  • Assistance in training of new staff members.
  • Solo Display opening and closing procedures.
  • Visual merchandising and styling of display homes.

Assistant Retail Store Manager

T2 Retail Store
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • Supervising up to 4 employees at a time.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Planning the days workflow and time management to ensure the days tasks get completed in order of priority.
  • Key holder responsibilities, solo store opening and closing procedures including till counting, Eftpos machine management, alarm system and door closing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies and banking procedures.
  • Motivating the team using a KPI system to help us reach our budgets and targets including cart size, promotions, a loyalty program and conversion between customers walking through the door vs customers purchasing.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Assistance in training of new staff members.
  • Creating personal coaching plans to train employees and help utilize their skill set to create positive interactions with customers and promote returning customers.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Working as a team to manage extensively busy periods during the Christmas period.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Visual merchandising.
  • Managing stock deliveries and checking everything was delivered.
  • Arranging the picking and posting of orders online, via click and collect orders.

Casual Level 3 Retail Employee

Patagonia Geelong Outlet
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Provided personalized recommendations based on customer preferences, leading to increased repeat business.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions manually applying an calculating discounts, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Assisted customers in making informed purchasing decisions by offering knowledgeable advice on products in order to provide a unique and valuable customer service experience.
  • Knowledge of extensive company policies, ethics and product lines and complicated product technologies.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Management of item repairs.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Picking and replenishing floor from back room.
  • Unloading, reorganizing and re-boxing stock out the back to maximize space.
  • Sanitation of kitchen, bathroom, and store floor under COVID conditions.

Casual Data Entry Clerk

MJ Accounting
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Input clients data into computer software HandiLedger.
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
  • Filing of paperwork and reorganization of filing system.
  • Purchasing of office supplies.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
  • Preparation and sending of mail
  • Prioritized tasks effectively to ensure timely completion of all assigned projects without sacrificing attention to detail.
  • General cleaning inc the bathroom, kitchen and offices.
  • Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and correcting errors in spreadsheets and databases.
  • Preparation of hot drinks.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive client information, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Team Member

Kmart Australia
03.2017 - 12.2019
  • Worked in general floor, fitting rooms management, decant, register operator and front/back of house stocking positions.
  • Aiding customers in finding items, dealing with general enquiries and ordering transfers of items from other stores.
  • Appropriately manage customer’s private details.
  • Manage phone calls and orders.
  • Supervise and maintain the fitting rooms, being cautious of fraud and offering advice.
  • Operate H-Cages.

Education

Bachelor of Design - Communication Design

Deakin University, Geelong
06.2023 - Current

4 Units completed successfully.

Currently Deferred.

Skills learned;

- Design and innovation training and processes.

- Project management.

- Essay Writing.

- Design theory and history.

Responsible Service of Alcohol -

Five Star Learning
01.2024

Working With Children's Check
01.2023

White Card -

The Gordon Geelong
01.2021

Year 12 -

Kardinia International College, Geelong, VIC
01.2019
  • Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) - 83.55

Skills

  • Extensive experience across Luxury Retail and Sales, Administrative and Receptionist work
  • Management experience
  • Experience using Admin CRM and Retail POS programmes including Microsoft Dynamics 365, HandiLedger, the Microsoft Office Suite, Infinity, Open Table and private retail POS systems
  • Data Entry
  • Ability to quickly adapt to new industries and learn new skills and industries
  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Fostering and maintaining customer and client relationships in competitive industries
  • Filing and data archiving
  • Trained in problem solving procedures
  • Exceptional ability to work independently whilst positively contributing to the team
  • Documentation and record keeping

Accomplishments

  • 2019- The VCAA Season of Excellence – Top Designs
  • My work titled ‘You're Killing the Freaking Planet', a political art zine that tackled the topics of climate change, fast fashion, veganism, and general environmental sustainability was selected to be exclusively exhibited at the Melbourne Museum alongside 3 other successful applicants as the top media projects created by students in the state of Victoria for their Yr. 12 studies in 2019.

References

References available upon request.

Certification

- Current Working with Children's Check

- White Card

- Current RSA

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Dynamics CRM System

Microsoft Teams

HandiLedger

Adobe Suite

Infinity POS System

Open Table POS System

Square Up POS System

Timeline

Catering Associate - Deakin University
01.2024 - 07.2024
Deakin University - Bachelor of Design, Communication Design
06.2023 - Current
Assistant New Home Sales Consultant - Carlisle Homes
03.2023 - 06.2023
Assistant Retail Store Manager - T2 Retail Store
06.2022 - 03.2023
Casual Level 3 Retail Employee - Patagonia Geelong Outlet
10.2020 - 06.2022
Casual Data Entry Clerk - MJ Accounting
09.2019 - 10.2020
Team Member - Kmart Australia
03.2017 - 12.2019
Five Star Learning - Responsible Service of Alcohol,
Working With Children's Check - ,
The Gordon Geelong - White Card,
Kardinia International College - Year 12,
EVE JEMAL