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Karen Armour

Nerang

Summary

Professional and resourceful candidate with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. Looking for a position to showcase my skills and further my career in the healthcare sector as well as enhancing the growth of an organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Assistant

Chempro Nerang Fair
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Meet and Greet Customers.
  • Discuss pharmacy's range of suitable products and services with customers.
  • Operate Point of Sale systems, re order and replenish stock and assist in stocktaking activities.
  • Advise customers on selection and use of over-the-counter medicines, under supervision of the pharmacist.
  • Refer customers to the pharmacist and pass on customer information clearly and accurately.
  • Expired product management.
  • General Housekeeping duties.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through active listening skills and addressing concerns promptly.

Sales Assistant/Fashion Stylist

Carolina Lifestyle Robina Town Centre
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Deliver outstanding customer service.
  • Maintain visual standards of the boutique.
  • Collaborate to achieve store sales objectives.
  • Manage Inventory counts and online orders.
  • Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
  • Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Organized in-store promotions to increase awareness of new product lines.

Admin Assistant

QLD Govt - Department of Housing Brisbane
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Updated customer files and records with accuracy in accordance with the housing rental structure.
  • Taking inbound calls and directing enquiries to the correct department.
  • Making outbound calls and assisting people who may be upset due to being traumatized with courtesy respect and understanding.
  • Independently review correspondence and enter data using in-house systems and Share Point.
  • Monitoring and prioritizing shared email and sensitive information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.

Customer Service Consultant

Australian Comfort Group
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Luxury bedding and Manchester Sales and Customer Service.
  • Housekeeping and Visual Merchandising.
  • Meeting and exceeded sales targets and building customer rapport.
  • Engaged customers in conversation to uncover needs with probing questions and overcome objections using persuasive techniques.
  • Follow loss prevention procedures.
  • Adhering to KPI structure and weekly reports.
  • Gained in-depth understanding of company products, systems and policies to give customers expert support.
  • Managed customer escalations to senior staff or management when necessary, ensuring the appropriate level of attention was provided for a resolution.

Education

Adv Diploma - Art Therapy

IKON Institute of Australia
Brisbane
01.2016

CPR First Aid Certificate -

St Johns Ambulance

Certificate - Small Business Management

Skills

  • Dedicated, organized and team oriented
  • Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Adept at assisting all stakeholders utilizing best practices
  • Product restocking
  • Receiving incoming supplies
  • Resolving customer issues
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Data entry

Timeline

Pharmacy Assistant

Chempro Nerang Fair
05.2023 - 11.2023

Sales Assistant/Fashion Stylist

Carolina Lifestyle Robina Town Centre
12.2022 - 10.2023

Admin Assistant

QLD Govt - Department of Housing Brisbane
03.2022 - 12.2022

Customer Service Consultant

Australian Comfort Group
01.2015 - 01.2021

Adv Diploma - Art Therapy

IKON Institute of Australia

CPR First Aid Certificate -

St Johns Ambulance

Certificate - Small Business Management

Karen Armour