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Kimberley Dawson

Alkimos,WA

Summary

Self-motivated bringing proven leadership, organizational and customer relations skills. Independently solved problems and kept teams on task to handle diverse business requirements. Works well as part of a team and individually. 18 years’ experience in customer service and retail sector. My Most recent role was a Store manager with Macpac. However I am returning to the work after spending the last 6 months on Maternity leave and relocating to Perth. I am looking for a part time role and stepping down from store manager.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Manager

Macpac Queenstown
Queenstown
07.2022 - 05.2024
  • Leading, motivating and developing the team to ensure consistent performance
  • Driving Customer Service through team engagement and excellent product knowledge
  • Maximising the store’s sales potential and profitability, driving the KPIs
  • Delivering company standards to the highest level
  • Visual merchandising and product launches
  • Being a Brand Ambassador

Customer Service Supervisor

10.2020 - 07.2022
  • Provide support to new and existing team members and contribute to a positive work environment by effectively managing and motivating the team
  • Maintain efficiency at the checkout and follow store procedures by monitoring and controlling the flow at the checkouts, complying with all food safety and health and safety procedures
  • Maintain housekeeping and resolving technical issues
  • Delivering excellent customer service at all times and resolving any complaints efficiently
  • In absence of the customer services manager, carry out duties essential for the efficient operation of the department
  • Responsible for planning the weekly schedule for 40plus team members on the customer services department to ensure all areas of the department are sufficiently covered
  • Responsible for training and coaching all team members and encouraging their development within the department
  • Responsible for ensuring the correct processes are adhered to for the sale and supply of age restricted products
  • I currently hold a duty managers certificate from the Queenstown council valid for 3 years.

Pharmacy Technician

Qualmed Pharmacy
Addington, Christchurch
03.2019 - 10.2020
  • Job description same as previous working as a Level 4 Pharmacy Technician whilst doing my training for Level 5
  • Managing medications for 50 rest homes as a team.

Pharmacy Technician

Westbury Pharmacy
Waikanae, Kapiti Coast
05.2015 - 03.2019
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality
  • Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need
  • Managed up to 300 blister packs for rest homes and community patients
  • Planned and organized the workload for a team of 5 for the working week
  • Organized an error chart for the team to track team errors and gave feedback each week on high error numbers
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves with current merchandise to drive consistent peripheral sales
  • Stocked, labelled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records
  • Use of the Pharmacy systems including TONIQ, One Chart, MediMap and also use of the Alpaca and Proud Robots
  • And also use of LTC services.

Pharmacy Technician

Boots
North Wales, Abergele
07.2010 - 03.2015
Kapitied prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.

Medical Receptionist/Admin Clerk

NHS
UK, Rhyl
07.2007 - 07.2010
  • Created welcoming environment for patients by greeting and assisting, as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs
  • Filed away all medical records of Patients in the Hospital
  • Updated and booked appointments for patients within the Hospital
  • Medical reception duties in various areas of the hospital
  • This included making appointments, dealing with doctors and nurses and medical queries.

Department Supervisor

Asda
UK, Rhyl
07.2004 - 07.2007
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets
  • Wrote out weekly schedules to maintain coverage levels for expected demands
  • Handled cash register, returns and refunds
  • Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization and provided excellent customer service
  • Trained 11 new employees on overall company and department specific policies and procedures
  • Loaded and unloaded merchandise from trucks to organize warehouse and backroom spaces.

Education

Skills

  • Planning and Organizing
  • Team player
  • Communication
  • Goal orientated
  • Attention to detail
  • Performance driven
  • Great motivational skills
  • Coaching and Training
  • Store Merchandising
  • Customer Service Management

Certification

  • Teaching Assistance Level 3
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician Level 2 (Uk Pharmacy)
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician Level 4

Timeline

Store Manager

Macpac Queenstown
07.2022 - 05.2024

Customer Service Supervisor

10.2020 - 07.2022

Pharmacy Technician

Qualmed Pharmacy
03.2019 - 10.2020

Pharmacy Technician

Westbury Pharmacy
05.2015 - 03.2019

Pharmacy Technician

Boots
07.2010 - 03.2015

Medical Receptionist/Admin Clerk

NHS
07.2007 - 07.2010

Department Supervisor

Asda
07.2004 - 07.2007

Kimberley Dawson