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Lisa Benstead

Summary

I am an honest, reliable individual with an exceptional work ethic.

I am extremely motivated to work independently but also work well in a team environment.

I have extremely high standards and a keen eye for detail and cleanliness.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Manager

In Focus Homewares
05.2016 - 04.2022
  • Responsible for the general running of the store from opening to closing.
  • Organized store merchandise and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • All housekeeping within store.
  • Installed fortnightly window changes with a meticulous eye for detail.

Retail Sales Assistant

Madison Jane Boutique
05.2016 - 04.2022
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
  • Received store deliveries, unpacked and merchandised as necessary.
  • Worked independently as as part of a team at busier times.
  • Worked on building and posting social media accounts.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

Lead Visual Merchandiser

Pumpkin Patch
04.2010 - 03.2016
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
  • Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
  • Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
  • Kept all graphics, signage and associated materials current.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mirrabooka Senior High School
Dianella, WA
1990

Skills

  • Driven Work Ethic
  • Staff Development
  • Customer Engagement
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Shipping and Receiving Oversight
  • Digital Sales
  • Sales Expertise

References

In Focus Homewares 

Hamish Cahir -0410 553 435


Madison Jane Boutique

Julie Ackland - 0427 686 404


Pumpkin Patch

Liz Clegg - 0424 452 073

Timeline

Retail Sales Manager

In Focus Homewares
05.2016 - 04.2022

Retail Sales Assistant

Madison Jane Boutique
05.2016 - 04.2022

Lead Visual Merchandiser

Pumpkin Patch
04.2010 - 03.2016

High School Diploma -

Mirrabooka Senior High School
Lisa Benstead