Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Karen Reilly

Karen Reilly

Runaway Bay ,QLD

Summary

Proven leader in retail management, adept at boosting sales and customer loyalty through exceptional service and relationship building. At Fantastic Furniture, I spearheaded team efforts that significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations. Skilled in POS System Operation and fostering teamwork, I consistently exceed sales targets and operational goals with a strategic and customer-focused approach.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Home Sweet Home
02.2024 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
  • Organized in-store promotions and events to increase foot traffic and drive additional sales opportunities.

Assistant Manager

Fantastic Furniture
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projectstasks.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
  • Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.

Store Manager

BedsnDreams
06.2019 - 03.2023

developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections

manage KPI that ensured the business had growth on growth.

manage roster and a team of 5

service calls and customer satisfaction through google reviews.

worked with WH team the make sure stock was right and orderswere being fulfilled

Education

Certificate IV Retail Operations - Retail

ANBIT Melbourne , Melbourne, VIC
03.2005

Diploma of Science - Occupational Hygiene And Safety

Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, VIC
07.2002

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Listening Skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Problem-Solving
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Relationship Building
  • Outgoing Personality
  • Cash Handling
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Stocking and Receiving
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Client Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Store Opening and Closing
  • Sales expertise
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Sales Strategies
  • POS System Operation
  • Upselling
  • Retail Store Operations
  • Sales Training
  • Payment Processing
  • Building rapport
  • Inventory Control
  • Policy and Procedure Adherence
  • Negotiation Tactics
  • Relationship selling
  • Product Promotions
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Assistance
  • Organization
  • Positive Customer Engagement
  • Decision-Making
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Product Knowledge
  • Building Customer Loyalty
  • Ability to Lift 40 kg
  • Sales and Promotions

Timeline

Sales Associate - Home Sweet Home
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager - Fantastic Furniture
06.2023 - 01.2024
Store Manager - BedsnDreams
06.2019 - 03.2023
ANBIT Melbourne - Certificate IV Retail Operations, Retail
Swinburne University of Technology - Diploma of Science, Occupational Hygiene And Safety
Karen Reilly