Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
References
Hobbies and Interests
All Sports
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James Hower

Aspendale

Summary

I am a team orientated person with a strong reliable work ethic. I have learnt to achieve my tasks efficiently with group and independent planning. I have developed effective, personal communication skills. I am dependable and experienced in dynamic high-performance environments. I am enthusiastic to learn new skills and qualities to add value in my workplace.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Design volunteer

CGU Insurance
06.2018
  • Assisted with public safety design project
  • Worked together in a team to research and present a project on pedestrian safety in Melbourne.

Retail Associate

Officeworks Keysborough
10.2021 - Current
  • Customer Service and sales, worked to meet/exceed special targets for donation campaigns and specific product promotions. Donation campaign leader x3.
  • Specialist product knowledge/promotion communication.
  • Problem solving, communication/team work and people skills. Employee of the month December 2022.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations. Balancing and managing cash register at end/start of the day.

Retail Associate

PIVOT
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • Offered each customer personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Managed inventory effectively, ensuring proper stock levels and timely replenishment of merchandise.

Kitchen Crewmate

McDonald's Chelsea Heights
04.2019 - 02.2021
  • Customer service and solution focussed team member.
  • Hard working and efficient with multiple assigned tasks.
  • Collaborated with co-workers to build relationships and create cohesive team environment.

Retail Associate

BIG W Southland
06.2019 - 06.2019

Education

Bachelor - Business

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
06.2025

VCE - Secondary Education

St.Bedes College
Mentone, VIC
11.2021

Skills

  • Computer/general technology skills
  • Organized and Efficient
  • Team Collaboration
  • Positive Attitude
  • Relationship Building
  • Documentation Management
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Administrative tasks/support

Volunteer Experience

  • Stingrays Assistant basketball team coach, 2016
  • Milo T20Blast cricket team coach, 2017 season

References

  • Carl De Souza, St Bedes Homeroom teacher, CMD@stbedes.catholic.edu.au
  • Adam Laxton, Chisholm Institute, Manager, 0402 970007

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sports
  • Music- All music genres
  • Travel- a strong travelling interest to broaden my experience, knowledge and appreciation of other cultures

All Sports

  • Edithvale/Aspendale Junior Football Club : 2012- 2020 (Under 17);
  • St Bede’s/Mentone Tigers Amatuer Football club: 2021-2023 Under 19 (2023 vice-captain)
  • St.Brigids/St.Louis Cricket Club : 2011- current (Juniors and Seniors);
  • Parkdale Pacers Basketball Club (Sabres) : 2014-2018; Chelsea league : 2019-2021 South East Leisure League: 2023-2024

Timeline

Retail Associate

Officeworks Keysborough
10.2021 - Current

Retail Associate

PIVOT
11.2020 - 02.2021

Retail Associate

BIG W Southland
06.2019 - 06.2019

Kitchen Crewmate

McDonald's Chelsea Heights
04.2019 - 02.2021

Design volunteer

CGU Insurance
06.2018

Bachelor - Business

RMIT University

VCE - Secondary Education

St.Bedes College

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