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Lauren Allan

Annandale,Australia

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at New Age Markets, excelling in customer service and product knowledge. Skilled in fostering customer relationships and enhancing store operations, I effectively utilized communication and teamwork to drive engagement and sales.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant

New Age Markets/Hippy shop
Springwood, Australia
01.2021 - Current
  • Provide customer service and sales support for clothing and homewares.
  • Process transactions, handle cashier duties, and maintain accurate till counts.
  • Assist in store setup, unpack products, create product displays, and manage inventory.
  • Manage opening and closing responsibilities, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Maintained in-depth product knowledge of natural remedies, crystals, incense, and sustainable clothing, assisting customers with informed and thoughtful recommendations.
  • Supported daily operations, including merchandising, inventory restocking, and creating an inviting, inclusive store atmosphere aligned with the brand’s values.
  • Contributed to social media and in-store events to build community engagement and drive foot traffic.

Permit Application Admin

Blue Mountains City Council
Katoomba, Australia
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Utilized Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams) to manage administrative tasks and communication.
  • Managed property database (Pathways) for processing and tracking permit applications.
  • Handled customer service requests and assisted with customer enquiries.
  • Organized and filed data records for efficient access and retrieval.
  • Temporary Contract

Customer Sales Assistant

Toderello's (Fruit, Vegetable & Produce Store)
Falconbridge & Hazelbrook, Australia
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Processed sales took phone orders from local businesses, and packed orders for accuracy and timely fulfillment.
  • Delivered friendly, knowledgeable customer service, fostering great customer relationships-stocked and organized merchandise, ensuring the store was well-presented.

Education

High School Certificate -

Winmalee High
Sydney, NSW
12.2020

Certificate IV - Mental Health

TAFE NSW
Mount Druitt, NSW

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Customer relationship management
  • Empathy and cooperation
  • Team collaboration
  • Business operations expertise
  • Customer service
  • Product knowledge
  • Team support and assistance
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Sales and promotions

Volunteer Experience

  • The Shed, Mount Druitt, Cooked lunches, planned/engaged activities and participants in activities.
  • Flourish Penrith, Directed group outings and activities for participants., Made work plans and reflections/improvements.
  • Food Truck, Handing out food with thoughtful conversation., Set up and pack up.
  • DAHOBIT event, Fundraised/collected donations for event., Set up games and prizes on night.

Timeline

Permit Application Admin

Blue Mountains City Council
09.2023 - 11.2023

Sales Assistant

New Age Markets/Hippy shop
01.2021 - Current

Customer Sales Assistant

Toderello's (Fruit, Vegetable & Produce Store)
01.2019 - 01.2021

High School Certificate -

Winmalee High

Certificate IV - Mental Health

TAFE NSW
Lauren Allan