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Mara Enright

Moonee Ponds,VIC

Summary

I am a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who loves to create productive relationships with team members and customers. After years of working as a criminal lawyer I am seeking to change direction of my career and life by returning to my lifelong passion for a career in retail. My Life and previous corporate and retail experience combine to bring you invaluable skills,

  • Dependable retail sales assistant with experience in working in dynamic and high-pressure environments.
  • Proficient in processing transactions, handling cash, using registers and arranging merchandise, and using Microsoft Office products.
  • Managing high-level customer satisfaction by smoothly resolving customer requests, needs and problems.
  • Organized and reliable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
  • A flexible and approachable candidate who loves to work in a team to pursue common goals.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Assistant (volunteer Thursdays)

Red Cross Shop
02.2023 - Current
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and provide assistance, and suggested suitable options.
  • Customer service at point of sale, operation of registers and EFTPOS.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labelling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.

Solicitor

Office Of Public Prosecutions
07.1988 - 02.2023

The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP)is responsible for preparing and conducting all serious criminal prosecutions in court on behalf of the Victorian community .(opp.vic.gov.au). As a senior solicitor at the OPP I have acquired many skills that a transferable to the retail sector.

  • Excellent communication skills, with an ability to connect with people from all walks of life and adjusting my communication style to ensure understanding and satisfaction.
  • Team focused and collaborative worker with leadership qualities, having previously managed, trained and mentored junior staff in my team of 12 solicitors.
  • Client focused, consultative with clients ensuring their views are kept in front of mind in all decision making. Providing ongoing support during the process.
  • Excellent problem solving skills, including negotiating and resolving disputes to the satisfaction of all parties.
  • Working within allocated time- lines in a high pressure and dynamic environment.
  • Efficient with excellent time management skills with attention to detail.

Retail Assistant

Target And Myer
09.1978 - 02.1987
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases in Fashion and homewares.
  • Managed cash register operations.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Stocktaking

Education

Bachelor of Law -

Monash University
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Team Oriented, Collaborative
  • Customer Assistance, Approachable, Engaging with Diverse Customers
  • Proficient in Cash Register Operation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Adaptable and Flexible hours

Interests

Fashion , home decorating , travel, reading  and cooking 

Additional Information

1. Maria Vaz

Store Manager

Red Cross Shop Moonee Ponds

M- 0438 788 989


2. Andrew Steven

Managing Principal Solicitor

Office of Public Prosecutions

M -0418 418 979

Timeline

Retail Assistant (volunteer Thursdays)

Red Cross Shop
02.2023 - Current

Solicitor

Office Of Public Prosecutions
07.1988 - 02.2023

Retail Assistant

Target And Myer
09.1978 - 02.1987

Bachelor of Law -

Monash University
Mara Enright