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Karmen King

Coogee,WA

Summary

Motivated individual with experience in customer service and sales. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing excellent customer service. Hardworking and dependable individual. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista/Kitchen Hand

South Metropolitan TAFE,
02.2011 - 09.2023
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Stock ordering

Merchandiser

Brands On Show
01.2004 - 12.2007
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
  • Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.

Store Manager

Kevron Photographics
01.1991 - 01.1998
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.

Mini Lab Manager

Kevron Photographics
02.1990 - 12.1991
  • Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results.
  • Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work.
  • Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance

Shop Assistant/Mini Lab Operator

Kevron Photographics
01.1986 - 01.1990

Customer Service

Learning all aspects of a 1 hour

  • Collected payment by cash, debit or credit card and used Point of Sale system to process transaction.
  • Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
  • Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.
  • Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kwinana High School
Kwinana
12.1985

Skills

  • Opening and Closing Duties
  • Ordering Procedures
  • Cash Handling
  • Sales Expertise
  • Team Player
  • Retail Management
  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Hospitality Service Expertise
  • Espresso Machine Operation
  • Team Leadership
  • Safe Food Handling Practices

Timeline

Barista/Kitchen Hand

South Metropolitan TAFE,
02.2011 - 09.2023

Merchandiser

Brands On Show
01.2004 - 12.2007

Store Manager

Kevron Photographics
01.1991 - 01.1998

Mini Lab Manager

Kevron Photographics
02.1990 - 12.1991

Shop Assistant/Mini Lab Operator

Kevron Photographics
01.1986 - 01.1990

High School Diploma -

Kwinana High School
Karmen King