Motivational leader and organisational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Confident and able to step into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximise employee engagement and performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Bottega Rotolo
Adelaide, South Australia
06.2022 - Current
Developed strategies to maximise sales and profitability.
Established customer service standards and monitored staff compliance.
Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to restock shelves.
Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
Implemented efficient systems for tracking stock movement.
Created weekly work schedules for store personnel.
Prepared monthly reports on sales figures, expenses, profits.
Developed relationships with suppliers to negotiate better prices.
Planned special promotions or discounts based on market trends.
Provided feedback on marketing campaigns to improve effectiveness.
Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Organised promotional events to increase product awareness.
Sales Assistant
Michael Hill Jewellers
Adelaide, South Australia
09.2021 - 06.2022
Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
Assisted in creating displays to promote products.
Informed customers about current promotions and discounts.
Assisted customers with returns, exchanges and refunds.
Replenished merchandise on shelves as needed throughout the day.
Provided customer service by answering questions, resolving problems, and responding to complaints in a timely manner.
Performed cashier duties such as scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts or change due.
Processed special orders for out-of-stock items when necessary.
Maintained cleanliness of the sales floor area at all times.
Adhered to all company policies and procedures regarding safety regulations, security measures, attendance policies.
Completed daily reports on sales performance metrics such as units sold per hour, day, week, month.
Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, merchandising, operations, to ensure smooth functioning of overall store operations.
Coffee Specialist
Nespresso
Adelaide, SA
10.2020 - 09.2021
Interface with customers to assess purchasing needs and providing recommendations based on expertise of new and current products and customers' tastes
Consistently providing excellent customer service by building proactive rapports with customers and conversing with patrons while preparing orders
Implementing performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customers satisfaction
Nominated Employee of the Months for meeting and exceeding KPIs for customer satisfaction and sales record.
Assistant Store Manager
Mazzuchelli's Jewellery
Adelaide, SA
11.2019 - 05.2020
Developed and implemented promotional strategies to drive business success, maintain budgetary guidelines and to respond to changing market conditions
Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives
Cultivated impactful relationships with customers and drove business development by delivering product knowledge and business improvements
Supported team members' growth and professional development
Interviewed and trained individuals demonstrating dedication and added value to team
Administered entire stock management process
Reviewed inventory and sales records, tracked trends and reported on activities to senior management for use in key decision making.
Sales Assistant
ALDI Kensington Park
Kensington Park, SA
08.2017 - 09.2019
Designed and deployed new display ideas to improve accessibility and aesthetic appeal of merchandise to increase sales revenue within the store
Responsible for handling of cash and credit card transactions, pricing and stocking
Proactively engaged shoppers, provided assistance and promoted customer satisfaction through strong relationship-building skills and consistent follow-through
Consistently met and exceeded department expectations for productivity and accuracy levels.
Sales Retail Assistant
Bottega Rotolo LTD
Adelaide, SA
07.2016 - 08.2017
Created strategies to develop and expand existing customer sales, including daily cheese tasting with wine matching
Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations
Received and processed cash and credit payments for in-store purchases
Verified that all merchandising standards were maintained on a daily basis
Informed customers about promotions in a friendly and engaging manner.
Retail Store Manager
Valenti Jewelry
Caserta, Italy
02.2015 - 06.2016
Supervised the launch of the new 'Elements' jewellery line and notable Italian brands such as Bulgari, Damiani, Salvini, Nardelli, Bibigi, Visconti and Pomellato
Organized public events and exhibits to show hand crafted jewellery lines
Displayed specialty items and watches in visually appealing manner
Met daily quotas for sale of new hand-craft pieces
Consulted with customers to understand needs, define expectations and discuss budgets for pieces.
Education
Customer Segmentation - Get to Know Your Customer Certification -
09.2020
Basic Life Support, HCP - CPR Automated External Defibrillation / First Aid -
09.2020
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Certificate -
09.2020
Certificate of Sommelier -
05.1998
Diploma - Administration, Finance and Marketing -
01.1984
Skills
Client experiences and relationshipBuilding customer loyalty
Operations Management
Budget Administration
Employee Training
Shift Scheduling
Team Development
Promotional Planning
Customer Service Management
Project Management
Operations
Problem-Solving
Policies and Procedures
Cash Management
Customer Relations
Active listening, interpersonal and communication skills
Cooperative, empathetic, and supportive
Sales techniques, closing and contract negotiation
Product branding and merchandising, promotion and advertising
Committed to individual and team performance improvements
Multilingual customer support
Recruiting and training
Languages
Italian
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Store Manager
Bottega Rotolo
06.2022 - Current
Sales Assistant
Michael Hill Jewellers
09.2021 - 06.2022
Coffee Specialist
Nespresso
10.2020 - 09.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Mazzuchelli's Jewellery
11.2019 - 05.2020
Sales Assistant
ALDI Kensington Park
08.2017 - 09.2019
Sales Retail Assistant
Bottega Rotolo LTD
07.2016 - 08.2017
Retail Store Manager
Valenti Jewelry
02.2015 - 06.2016
Customer Segmentation - Get to Know Your Customer Certification -
Basic Life Support, HCP - CPR Automated External Defibrillation / First Aid -
Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Certificate -