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Kezia Thompson

Mountain Creek,QLD

Summary

Enthusiastic and reliable, dedicated to providing customer service with a smile. Proven ability to establish and maintain excellent communication and relationships with customers. Excellent time management skills combined with a proactive nature. Passionate about customer service, hardworking and ready to join my next team!

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Assistant

Elite Supps
11.2023 - Current
  • Interacted with customers proactively, identifying needs and offering suitable product recommendations.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, and gift card activations.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging according to optimal visual merchandising.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a fast paced team environment.
  • Increased brand awareness through creation of content for social media channels.

Animal Attendant Supervisor

Yandina Hound Hotel
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Handled guest inquiries in a timely manner through email, phone calls, or face-to-face interactions, providing accurate information consistently.
  • Managed, supervised and evaluated workflow and productivity, making changes where necessary.
  • Encouraged open communication and a strong team spirit among employees.
  • Daily health checks, feeding and medicating of animals in care.
  • Prepared a variety of diets, taking into consideration preparation and presentation required for particular breeds/special requirements.
  • Kept detailed records and observation sheets of individuals in care.

Primate Keeper (Intern)

Auckland Zoo
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Provided daily care and enrichment to a variety of species (primates, ungulates, carnivores and ectotherms).
  • Maintained detailed files and records regarding animal inventory, behaviour, breeding tendencies, health and growth (ZIMS, Microsoft).

Barista + Head of Operations and Visual Marketing

The Bucking Seahorse
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives to drive business growth.
  • Streamlined operational processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices.
  • Created barista speciality coffee (dial up grinder) using a variety of alternative milks.
  • Latte art skills.
  • Managed orders, supervised stock, and altered menu seasonally.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Ecology

University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast
04.2022

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Multitasking Competence
  • Latte Art
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Time Management Capabilities
  • POS System Operation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Upselling strategies
  • Microsoft, ZIMS proficiency

References

Aaron Dachs - Manager from Elite Supps 

0414 707 756, Aarondachs72@gmail.com


Craig Gilchrist - Team Leader (Primates) from Auckland Zoo 

+64 27 306 3275, craig.gilchrist@aucklandzoo.co.nz


Mick Becker - Owner from The Bucking Seahorse 

0422 990 850

Timeline

Retail Assistant

Elite Supps
11.2023 - Current

Animal Attendant Supervisor

Yandina Hound Hotel
06.2023 - 12.2023

Primate Keeper (Intern)

Auckland Zoo
10.2022 - 05.2023

Barista + Head of Operations and Visual Marketing

The Bucking Seahorse
02.2022 - 10.2022

Bachelor of Science - Animal Ecology

University of The Sunshine Coast
Kezia Thompson