Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Skills & Ongoing Learning
Timeline
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Mary Barley

Guyra,NSW

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

TOURISM & EVENTS

SELF EMPLOYED
Sandy Hollow, NSW
01.1997 - 12.2010
  • Managed household errands and other essential duties.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

SHOP ASSISTANT

COUNTRY ROAD
Pitt Street Sydney, NSW
01.1989 - 12.1991
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
  • Maintained ideal stock levels of work supplies for shop needs.
  • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
  • Organized merchandise on display racks according to established guidelines.
  • Handled customer phone calls, providing product information and stock availability.
  • Operated cash registers, processed transactions, and handled cash accurately.
  • Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
  • Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
  • Processed returns, exchanges, refunds, layaways, special orders and warranties according to company policy.
  • Conducted inventory counts and audits as scheduled by management.
  • Completed daily checklists for smooth shop operations.
  • Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
  • Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular stock checks.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure seamless operations within the store.
  • Answered phone inquiries regarding store hours, product availability, pricing.
  • Kept up-to-date with current promotions and new products to provide accurate information to customers.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current sales promotions and advertisements.

Shop Assistant

RM WILLIAMS
SYDNEY, NSW
01.1988 - 12.1988
  • Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.

In-Home Nanny

VISCOUNT AND LADY HARDING
KENSINGTON, LONDON
02.1987 - 12.1987
  • Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Taught reading, arts and crafts and lap play to encourage intellectual development.
  • Developed and implemented daily activities for children such as reading, playtime, and arts and crafts.
  • Accompanied family on trips, providing consistent care and maintaining routines.

Education

High School Diploma -

QUEENWOOD GIRLS SCHOOL
Mosman, NSW
12-1986

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Event planning
  • Inventory management
  • Visual merchandising
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Project coordination
  • Effective communication
  • Task prioritization
  • Relationship building
  • Team building
  • Self-Directed
  • Cultural awareness
  • Organizational skills
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Active listening
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Public speaking
  • Organization and time management

Affiliations

  • Member of the CWA Evening Branch, Guyra
  • Guyra Progress Association
  • Guyra Snow Fest - Merchandise
  • Gardening, Reading & Current Affairs

Certification

  • NSW Driver's License
  • Certificates III Tourism - Hamilton TAFE 2001

Skills & Ongoing Learning

  • Familiar with the internet, websites, and researching on the web
  • Not familiar with spreadsheets and office documents
  • Willing to learn and undergoing training programs

Timeline

TOURISM & EVENTS

SELF EMPLOYED
01.1997 - 12.2010

SHOP ASSISTANT

COUNTRY ROAD
01.1989 - 12.1991

Shop Assistant

RM WILLIAMS
01.1988 - 12.1988

In-Home Nanny

VISCOUNT AND LADY HARDING
02.1987 - 12.1987

High School Diploma -

QUEENWOOD GIRLS SCHOOL
Mary Barley