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Lara Carter

Gold Coast,QLD
Lara Carter

Summary

Inspirational manager with excellent sales record and history of effective leadership. Strong reputation for developing rapport with customers and increasing repeat business for department and store. Consistently motivates team members to meet sales goals.

Overview

19
years of professional experience

Work History

Terry White Chemmart
Gold Coast, Qld

Cosmetics Department Manager
04.2006 - Current

Job overview

  • Coached cosmetics sales team on promotions and events to increase marketing effectiveness and boost sales of critical merchandise.
  • Managed team of six to ten associates in cosmetics department to achieve and maintain highest standards of customer service.
  • Set up sales floor, developed department procedures and implemented company policies to maximize cosmetics sales.
  • Maintained clean, adequately stocked and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
  • Trained staff in sales techniques and product line to improve recommendations and increase upselling for department.

Wallace Bishop Jewellers
Brisbane , Qld

Assistant Store Manager
01.2004 - 02.2006

Job overview

  • Conducted employee training sessions to educate employees on products and company policies.
  • Planned and directed staffing, training and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.
  • Increased company's profitability through customer relationship development, community involvement and marketing campaigns.
  • Increased company's profitability through customer relationship development, community involvement and marketing campaigns
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.

Education

Tafe
Qld

Beauty Therapy from Beauty Certificate 111
2000

Napoleon Perdis
Brisbane, QLD

Makeup Artist from Wedding, Formal And Fashion Makeup
08.2007

TAFE QLD
Bundamba, QLD

Certificate 111 in Commercial Cookery from Commercial Cookery
05.2003

Skills

  • Handling Complaints and Inquiries
  • Loss Prevention Goals Monitoring
  • Staff Coaching and Training
  • Financial Recordkeeping

Timeline

Cosmetics Department Manager

Terry White Chemmart
04.2006 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Wallace Bishop Jewellers
01.2004 - 02.2006

Tafe

Beauty Therapy from Beauty Certificate 111

Napoleon Perdis

Makeup Artist from Wedding, Formal And Fashion Makeup

TAFE QLD

Certificate 111 in Commercial Cookery from Commercial Cookery
Lara Carter