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Lynette McKinley

WISEMANS FERRY,New South Wales

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in customer service, adept at multitasking and effective time management. Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences that foster loyalty and satisfaction.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Consultant

Bernina Sewing Centre
Chatswood, NSW
06.1988 - 07.2022
  • Enabled machine sales and delivered expert sewing machine instruction, cultivating strong repeat business through outstanding customer service.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming shop environment, taught sewing machine lessons, and enhanced customer engagement through personalised service.
  • Provided tailored advice and ongoing support to customers, ensuring their needs were met while fostering long-term relationships.
  • Delivered expert guidance in sewing machine sales, leveraging 20+ years of retail experience to meet customer needs and drive satisfaction.
  • Reconciled daily cash till to ensure accurate financial records and compliance.
  • Monitored stock levels to maintain product availability and support sales operations.
  • Ensured inventory readiness by verifying stock availability to meet customer demands.

Principal Costume Maker

Sydney Costume Workshor
Leichhardt, NSW
01.2012 - 05.2025
  • Created costumes for acclaimed productions, including Aladdin, I made the Genies costumes; Harry Potter, I made Hagrid's costume and Moulin Rouge, I made 90% of Satine's costumes demonstrating over ten years of quality expertise.
  • Worked alongside designers and specialists to fulfill creative goals while ensuring artistic integrity.
  • Employed advanced technical skills to create high-quality costumes that enhanced major theatrical performances.

Education

Diploma of Theatre Costume -

Ultimo TAFE
Ultimo, NSW
12-2011

Skills

  • Sales techniques
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Creative problem solving
  • Time management
  • Client relationship management
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Flexible and adaptable

Affiliations

  • I live adjacent to the Hawkesbury River and enjoy activities such as kayaking and paddleboarding
  • I completed the overnight Bridge to Bridge in my kayak of 110km in 16.5 hours

Timeline

Principal Costume Maker

Sydney Costume Workshor
01.2012 - 05.2025

Retail Sales Consultant

Bernina Sewing Centre
06.1988 - 07.2022

Diploma of Theatre Costume -

Ultimo TAFE
Lynette McKinley