Kathy Baruta
Retail
Lismore,NSW
Summary
I am a professional retail worker with solid experience. I am adept at handling transactions, providing exceptional customer service, and maintaining a clean and organised work space. Strong focus on teamwork and adapting to the changing needs to achieve results. Reliable, efficient, analytical and capable of building positive customer relationships.
Previous employment includes working in a Video Library, Butchers, Sales, Cleaning banks, schools and offices, TAB call centre, Aveo Display host, Kraft foods taste tester, Mystery shopper, Data collector, Take away sandwich shop and Arlec electronics.
Interests
Socially I enjoy Karaoke, Trivia, Aqua aerobics, Car clubs, Shows and I enjoy spending time with my two dogs. I have an avid interest in Design, Colour and Architecture.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician scheduler
Solutions and Innovations
Sydney
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Took phone calls from hospitality customer regarding having their kitchen equipment repaired and or serviced. Also took enquiries for spare parts, sourced and also attended to stocktake of same. Liased with technicians and scheduled technicians for daily runs throughout Sydney. Invoiced companies for repairs and spare parts. Checked banking details for payments or took credit payments over phone. Attended to various admin duties.
Real Estate Speculator
Open Home
07.2015 - 02.2020
- Sourced and purchased properties for renovation to on sell or lease. Renovated entirely. New kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, flooring and window furnishings. Reclad, replastered, repainted and cleaned. Built and designed decks and landscaping.
Sole Trader
Open Home
07.2010 - 03.2012
- Opened two retail homeware and gift stores. Purchased buildings, renovated, shop fitted and set up all aspects of business. Sourced stock, designed displays and did all associated account keeping.
Store Manager
Madras Link
10.2007 - 07.2010
- Co managed a wholesale homewares factory outlet. Responsible for sales, displays, housekeeping and sales reporting. Restocking store and renewing window displays. (I did some work for Canterbury Lace homeware stores when they needed some extra staff)
Customer Service Representative
Coles Supermarkets
11.1999 - 04.2007
- Checkout assistant, deli assistant, customer service desk management and service area cleaning and presentation.
- (I also previously worked as a checkout operator for Food-works supermarkets straight out of school)
Sales Assistant
Lincraft
03.2003 - 06.2005
- Retail sales of fabric, craft supplies, yarn and haberdashery. Store restocking, presentation and cleaning.
- (I also worked for Lincraft from Apr 1986 - Sep 1988 in two different stores as well as working part time in Bargain Box Fabrics some time in conjunction with my time worked at Semtronics)
Sales Administration Role & Sales Representative
Semtronics
10.1991 - 12.1997
- Initially invoiced, picked and packed orders and did deliveries. Later did all Australian purchasing of electronic components and called on regular customer to raise profile of company and obtain new or schedule monthly orders. Later returned to company to fill in for holiday absences which also included reception and accounts payable/receivable.
Bank Teller
ANZ
09.1988 - 04.1990
- Worked as bank teller and also did relieving to a number of different branches. This involved lots of cash handling experience and being able to work in different environments. (Note: after this I went on to work for the State Bank of Victoria in a call centre for equipment faults for branches, troubleshooting and if necessary arranging for an NCR technician to attend. In this role we also accepted flow over calls for lost and stolen cards.)
Clerical Assistant
Victorian Railways
04.1980 - 08.1986
- Was responsible for ticket sales, country train bookings and holiday packages. Responsible for attending to train arrivals and departures, customer service, announcements and station cleaning. Associated accounting regarding daily takings, banking and ticket stocks along with ordering stationary and house working needs. I worked in conjunction with other station staff as well as holding positions where I was responsible for the daily workings of my own station.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Real Estate
Melbourne Polytechnic
01-2014
Victorian Certificate of Education - undefined
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School
01-1980
Skills
- Cash handling and eftpos skills, Management Skills, MYOB Accounting Software, Advanced people skills, Considerable real estate knowledge, Thoroughness, Mathematics, Previously held first aid and RSA certificates, Sourcing and purchasing skills
- Written/Verbal communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Troubleshooting
- Problem resolution
- Customer relations
- Data entry
- Time management
- Goal oriented
- Problem-solving
- Cultural awareness
Certification
- Drivers Licence
- Issued by Vicroads
- Apr 1982 - Apr 2026
- I have held a valid Victorian drivers license consistently since 09/04/1982. I also own and have for private use two registered vehicles.
Languages
Chinese - Mandarin, Italian
Timeline
Technician scheduler
Solutions and Innovations
10.2022 - 06.2023
Real Estate Speculator
Open Home
07.2015 - 02.2020
Sole Trader
Open Home
07.2010 - 03.2012
Store Manager
Madras Link
10.2007 - 07.2010
Sales Assistant
Lincraft
03.2003 - 06.2005
Customer Service Representative
Coles Supermarkets
11.1999 - 04.2007
Sales Administration Role & Sales Representative
Semtronics
10.1991 - 12.1997
Bank Teller
ANZ
09.1988 - 04.1990
Clerical Assistant
Victorian Railways
04.1980 - 08.1986
Victorian Certificate of Education - undefined
Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar School
Graduate Certificate - Real Estate
Melbourne Polytechnic