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Keturah Becsi

Rivervale

Summary

Experienced Retail Manager with 10+ years in leadership, operations, and problem-solving in fast-paced environments. Pursuing a double degree part-time in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, and Psychology at Curtin University to transition into the mining industry. Passionate about workforce development, operational efficiency, and employee well-being. Strong organisational behaviour and employee relations foundation, combining academic knowledge with practical management expertise to drive business success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR STORE MANAGER

POLITIX
01.2021 - Current
  • Set and implement strategic goals and initiatives to align the store with the company mission, values, and vision
  • Analyse data from financial reports to identify areas of improvement in store operations
  • Monitor KPI's to optimise store performance
  • Analyse customer feedback, data, and trends to improve operational processes
  • Establish daily and weekly objectives for team members related to customer service performance.
  • Optimise staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours while minimising labour costs.
  • Motivate team members through positive reinforcement of their achievements.
  • Enhance store appearance with meticulous merchandising, visual displays, and well-organised inventory management.
  • Manage inventory levels to ensure accurate stock availability for customers.
  • Maintain strict compliance with all safety regulations, legal requirements, and company policies to protect the business from potential liabilities.
  • Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, employee recognition, and professional development opportunities.
  • Recruit candidates for open positions following established hiring practices.
  • Assist upper management in decision-making by providing relevant insights from store operations.
  • Acting state area manager secondments.
  • FY 22/23, the store reached 2m with an EBIT profit of 51.6%.
  • FY 21/22 store ranking no.3. nationally, achieving 1.6m in sales, with personal sales contributing $660k, no.2 nationally.


April, 2024

Retail Operations Secondment

  • Organised the brand's national system roll-out of training packs
  • Created and presented a new stock-take training module


November, 2023

Visual Merchandising Secondment

  • Overlooked 16 stores' visual merchandising
  • Facilitated VM training for team members
  • Execution of deadlines in a timely manner
  • Utilised data analytics techniques to identify areas of improvement.

CONCESSION MANAGER

POLITIX, DAVID JONES HAY ST
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Grew the business 35% LFL within the first year, taking the concession close to 1m in sales.
  • Managed concession staff, including recruitment, training, scheduling and performance management.
  • High level of EQ sales training to grow the team's ability to convert on sales.
  • Created a positive environment and sales-driven culture during the uncertain times of Covid-19.
  • Monitored customer feedback through surveys and reviews to improve service quality.
  • Implemented store procedures and policies alongside David Jones' operations.
  • Analysed financial data to identify trends in product sales and customer preferences.
  • Ensured appropriate rostering of team members.

DEPARTMENT MANAGER-DELICATESSEN & SEAFOOD

WOOLWORTHS
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Managed/worked alongside a team of 8.
  • Possessed a High Level of Time Management skills overseeing the operations of two departments.
  • High level of customer service, making sure the customer can shop with ease
  • Product knowledge
  • Food Safety training and operational machinery (slicers, weights, ovens, knives)
  • Overcoming Stock Loss by outlining consumer patterns
  • Rostering with care

Customer Liaison Officer

Australia Post
03.2013 - 01.2015
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty to the company.
  • Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, resulting in positive outcomes for the company and the client.
  • Played an integral role in enhancing overall brand image through exceptional service delivery.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring their needs were met and expectations exceeded.
  • Delivered comprehensive product knowledge to customers, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
  • Assisted in developing training materials to improve team members' understanding of products and services offered by the company.
  • Contributed to increased sales revenue by upselling products during customer interactions when appropriate.
  • Served as a key point of contact between customers and various internal departments, ensuring seamless collaboration on issue resolution.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) -

CURTIN UNIVERSITY

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (BSC) -

CURTIN UNIVERSITY

UNI-READY PROGRAM -

CURTIN UNIVERSITY
10.2024

CERT 4, FASHION DESIGN & TEXTILES -

NORTH METROPOLITAN TAFE
01.2012

HSC -

MCC
01.2011

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Effective Communication
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team training/development
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Administrative Management
  • Recruitment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Timeline

SENIOR STORE MANAGER

POLITIX
01.2021 - Current

CONCESSION MANAGER

POLITIX, DAVID JONES HAY ST
01.2019 - 01.2021

DEPARTMENT MANAGER-DELICATESSEN & SEAFOOD

WOOLWORTHS
01.2017 - 01.2019

Customer Liaison Officer

Australia Post
03.2013 - 01.2015

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (BSC) -

CURTIN UNIVERSITY

UNI-READY PROGRAM -

CURTIN UNIVERSITY

CERT 4, FASHION DESIGN & TEXTILES -

NORTH METROPOLITAN TAFE

HSC -

MCC

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) -

CURTIN UNIVERSITY
Keturah Becsi