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Louisa Ross

East Ballina,NSW

Summary

With over 10+ years Retail experience, I'm ready to lead a team at the next level as Assistant Store Manager. I am passionate about customer service and would love nothing more than to make a difference in my hometown of Ballina. My people skills will allow me to continue to develop, train and give my associates the confidence to do a great job. I always provide support and feedback. I resolve customer complaints. I use my friendly, smiley and approachable personality to give my customers the best experience each time they enter the store as i am aware of what our customers need. I compliment my staff each day. I live a healthy lifestyle and play sport in my area. I have a connection with netball, afl and touch football. I believe my town network will support me in my new role

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Front End Supervisor

Big W
Ballina, NSW
10.2011 - Current
  • Monitored cash drawers in checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
  • Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
  • Oversee employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • I coach employees and train on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues and difficult customers.
  • I offer hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • I greet visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • I train team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • I have high level of transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
  • During covid, I became the face of the front end to eliminate any frustrated, negative customers who were entering the store
  • Getting to know the school children in the area to eliminate loss prevention, has been a skill I'm adopting currently in the store. Always using my kindness and chatty personality to work closely with them.


Service Desk Associate

Big W
Ballina, NSW
09.2015 - 07.2019
  • Processed Refunds and exchanges for customers
  • Provided options to customers who had faulty products. Which also included, contacting our product manufacturer for any further information we needed in order to resolve the customer issue
  • Processing of online orders , picking and packing in a timely manner
  • Layby is also a function in the service desk area. Processing, packing and setting up customers in the system correctly. Cancelling of laybuy and making pricing adjustments in the system


Proces

Customer Service Associate

Big W
Ballina, NSW
08.2014 - Current
  • Breaking down the delivery load when stock arrived at the back dock
  • Filling stock
  • Creating tickets to reflect correct pricing
  • Tidying and returning stock back to the correct location
  • Going above and beyond in helping our customers on the shop floor with their needs and questions regarding product enquiries
  • With large volume of customers every day I use a positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Informed customers about special promotions and provided detailed information for various products.

Education

Marist Sisters College
Woolwich, NSW
10.1992

Skills

  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Front-End Support
  • Opening and closing front of store
  • High level of Loss prevention skills
  • Staff Coaching and Training
  • Handling Complaints and Inquiries
  • Health and Safety Procedures
  • Delegation and Supervision
  • Cash Handling and Reconciliation
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Working Relationships
  • Investigating Problems
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Superior Work Ethic
  • 10 years of Retail industry experience

Timeline

Service Desk Associate

Big W
09.2015 - 07.2019

Customer Service Associate

Big W
08.2014 - Current

Front End Supervisor

Big W
10.2011 - Current

Marist Sisters College
Louisa Ross