Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Previous Positions
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Jem Ward

Jem Ward

Bronte,NSW

Summary

I am an enthusiastic and motivated individual eager to embark on a career in retail, with a particular interest in the fashion industry. I possess a keen desire to learn and grow within the retail sector. I bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. My previous experience has given me great customer service skills as well as visual merchandising and sales experience which I believe make me a great fit for a retail position.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Casual Employee

MCMPR
10.2023 - Current
  • Interned for 5 months and now work as a casual at MCMPR which is a brand strategy and creative communications agency which specialises in fashion, beauty, lifestyle and retail

My responsibilities include:

  • Visual merchandising the showroom, Stock inputting, Stock loans, Look-book curation, Involved in quarterly ‘showings’; interacting with industry professionals, Editorial tracking, Seeding lists for talent, Social media sweeping, Involved in setting up for client events; I recently helped set a house up for a NET-A-PORTER event.

Social Media Management for Media Wall - Casual

Media Wall
01.2020 - Current

My Responsibilities Include:

  • Schedule posts, Content creation, Created visually appealing graphics for posts, enhancing overall aesthetic appeal of social media profiles, Boosted website traffic with strategic use of social media channels, driving potential customers to the site.

Warehouse Sale Casual

CAMILLA AND MARC
01.2024 - 01.2024

Responsibilities included:

  • Sales assistance, Folding and putting away clothes, Unpacking/ hanging stock, Managing change rooms, Greeting customers, Merchandising and Organising, Replenishing stock.

Nannying

Nannying
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Casual nannying for a family 2-3 days a week, Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations, Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Remedy Drinks Casual

Remedy
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Employed as a casual worker for Remedy as a ‘Roadie’, promoted products in different public places and at events, used excellent communication and persuasion skills to sell product, Provided product samples and incentives to persuade consumer interest, Generated brand awareness and created positive product impressions to increase sales.

Bistro Server / Bar Tender Casual

The Clovelly Hotel
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Working at the bistro taking orders and serving food, Working on the bar - bartending, Developed great customer service skills, Knowledge of using register.

Polisher

Margaret Double Bay
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • I worked during Covid lockdown (2021) labelling boxes, packaging food and orders to be sent out through Providoor
  • From the opening of the restaurant in October 2021 and throughout 2022: Polishing cutlery and glasses.

Education

Bachelor of Interior Design -

Torrens University

Bronte Public School 2010-2014

Kambala Girls School 2015-2022

Skills

  • Great customer service skills
  • Visual Merchandising skills
  • Strong Organisation skills
  • Product identification and knowledge
  • Strong social skills
  • Strong Time management skills; Punctual and Dependable
  • Teamwork
  • Patience and Resilience
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong leadership skills

Previous Positions

Forbes Chambers - Administrative Assistant (2019-2024)

  • Filing documents, Tabbing briefs, Labelling documents and organising folders, Gaby Bashir, 0414891691

Babysitting (2019-2024)

  • Babysitting ages 3-10, Anna Aitken, 0415 684 635

Margaret Double Bay - Polisher (2021-2022) 

  • Labelling boxes, Packaging food and orders to be sent out
  • Polishing cutlery and glasses

The Clovelly Hotel - Bistro / Bartender (February 2023- August 2023)

  • Working at the bistro taking orders and serving food
  • Working on the bar - bartending, Developed great customer service skills
  • Knowledge of using register.

Remedy Drinks - Roadie (July-December 2023) 

  • Employed as a casual worker for Remedy as a ‘Roadie’
  • Promoted products in different public places and at events
  • Used excellent communication and persuasion skills to sell product
  • Provided product samples and incentives to persuade consumer interest
  • Generated brand awareness and created positive product impressions to increase sales.

Nannying (October 2023 - March 2024) 

  • Nannying for a family 2-3 days a week
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Timeline

Warehouse Sale Casual

CAMILLA AND MARC
01.2024 - 01.2024

Nannying

Nannying
11.2023 - 01.2024

Casual Employee

MCMPR
10.2023 - Current

Remedy Drinks Casual

Remedy
07.2023 - 12.2023

Bistro Server / Bar Tender Casual

The Clovelly Hotel
02.2023 - 07.2023

Polisher

Margaret Double Bay
01.2021 - 01.2022

Social Media Management for Media Wall - Casual

Media Wall
01.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Interior Design -

Torrens University

Bronte Public School 2010-2014

Kambala Girls School 2015-2022
Jem Ward