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Karina Damschke

Yarrawonga,VIC

Summary

I have recently moved to Yarrawonga (June 24) and I am travelling to Shepparton daily. Travelling 800 km’s per week is unsustainable hence why I am looking for local employment

I have extensive retail and administration experience. I have a solid background in Microsoft Programs, using Excel, Word, Outlook etc daily. I have used a number of Accounting programs, Myob , Navision, Quickbooks, Power BI, Deputy, etc.

I am a hard working, self motivated and organised with exceptional people skills. I am always punctual and take pride in my appearance and work environment. I always take a professional approach to my work ethic and always give 110% to my employers.

I have exceptional selling skills and know the importance of achieving retails sales budgets and KPI,s. I know how to communicate, excite and lead a team.

Horseland, apart from stocking horse related products, is very much about current fashion trends in the industry along with homewares. The importance of visual merchandising within the store to attract customers and increase sales is high on my agenda, the store must look amazing.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Store Manager

Horseland PtyLtd
07.2018 - Current
  • Maintain a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Complete routine store inventories.
  • Monitor and Reconcile Account Receivable and Payable
  • Manage inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Coach employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Improved store sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and attractive visual merchandising.
  • Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
  • Continuously assesse store layout to optimize product placement for enhanced visibility and impulse purchases from customers.
  • Submit weekly orders from suppliers for new inventory.
  • Collaborated with upper management to develop strategic plans for store growth and expansion.
  • Prepare comprehensive reports detailing key KPIs such as sales figures customer demographics inventory turnover rate sharing data higher-ups actionable insights improvements needed areas.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Maintaining and monitoring weekly staff schedules and wage budgets.

Packhouse Manager

Perfection Fresh Hydroponic Tomatoes
12.2014 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: Hydroponic tomato facility-Tatura
  • Responsible for ensuring product was packed to meet customer specifications and timelines
  • Weekly Payroll and Scheduling for up to 50 employees
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.

Dairy Manager

R & L Cope
07.2009 - 12.2014
  • Dairy Herd Managers (husband/ wife team)
  • Responsible for all herd health of 450 cow Dairy Farm
  • Increasing Milk Production
  • Achieving Milk Quality results to get the farm into the top 10 in Victoria for Milk Quality.

Sales & Supply Chain Co-ordinator

Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia
03.2005 - 07.2009
  • Supply Chain Management of Organic Dairy Products into major supermarket chains
  • Exporting Organic Dairy Products to International Markets
  • Ensuring all Organic Suppliers were certified
  • Preparing and meeting Sales Budgets
  • Organisation, Logistics and Presentation of Organic Products to every State Food Show across Australia

Office Manager

Moratis Hydroponic Tomatoes
07.2000 - 03.2005
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
  • Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
  • Reduced costs with meticulous budget monitoring and expense tracking for essential supplies and equipment.
  • Contributed to workplace safety by ensuring compliance with established emergency protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Dairy Farmer

Self-employed
01.1988 - 10.2001
  • SELF EMPLOYED Dairy Farmers
  • Ensured high-quality milk by maintaining clean milking equipment and practicing proper sanitation protocols.
  • Kept stock healthy with adequate food, water and open space.
  • Increased milk production by implementing effective breeding and feeding strategies.
  • Collaborated with veterinarians to implement herd health programs targeting specific areas of concern such as mastitis or lameness.
  • Adapted to weather challenges by adjusting feed rations and modifying farm practices accordingly.
  • Managed dairy operations for optimal efficiency with precise record-keeping and data analysis.
  • Maintained accurate financial records to ensure profitability and sustainability of the dairy operation.

Skills

  • General accounting
  • Inventory management
  • Highly motivated
  • Strong multi-tasking
  • Purchase order management
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Invoice processing
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Data entry
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Retail operations
  • Stockroom management
  • Sales growth
  • Inventory control
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Accurate money handling
  • Visual merchandising
  • Scheduling
  • Sales leadership

Interests

  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Caravaning/Travelling
  • Horse Riding
  • Dragon Boat Paddling
  • Food Tourism

Timeline

Retail Store Manager

Horseland PtyLtd
07.2018 - Current

Packhouse Manager

Perfection Fresh Hydroponic Tomatoes
12.2014 - 06.2018

Dairy Manager

R & L Cope
07.2009 - 12.2014

Sales & Supply Chain Co-ordinator

Organic Dairy Farmers of Australia
03.2005 - 07.2009

Office Manager

Moratis Hydroponic Tomatoes
07.2000 - 03.2005

Dairy Farmer

Self-employed
01.1988 - 10.2001

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