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Matthew Brand

Bunbury

Summary

Dynamic Store Manager with proven experience in retail management, enhancing customer satisfaction and team performance. Skilled in retail inventory management and team leadership, I successfully trained a team of 6, fostering a collaborative environment. Recognized for resolving customer complaints effectively, ensuring a positive shopping experience and maintaining high operational standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Manager

Liquorland
01.2022 - 04.2025
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Trained, developed and managed a team of 6 employees.

Store Team Member

BWS
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • Maintained general knowledge of departments to help customers quickly locate products and merchandise.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and promptly addressing concerns.
  • Organized and recovered shelves, put away returns, and cleaned spills and messes to maintain high standards throughout sales floor.
  • Developed strong relationships with regular customers which increased return visits.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, demonstrating empathy and commitment to excellent service.
  • Assisted colleagues during busy periods or when covering absences so that the optimum level of staffing was maintained at all times.

Store Team Member

Star and Garter Hotel
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Cleaned counter areas, floor and restrooms to meet safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, ensuring optimal shopping experience for customers.
  • Serving customers efficiently in a fast paced, drive-through environment.
  • Prepared pallets of stock for wholesale delivery to other businesses.

Night Shift Filler

Caltex Service Station
01.2015 - 07.2018
  • Provided excellent customer service when encountering late-night shoppers seeking assistance or guidance.
  • Enhanced store presentation by maintaining clean and organized shelves during nightly shifts.
  • Proven ability to work autonomously and safely when on shift solo.
  • Ensured a safe work environment by promptly addressing spills, broken items, or other hazards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Karratha Senior High School
Karratha, WA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer relations
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Training and mentoring
  • Team leadership
  • Store operations
  • Retail inventory management
  • Shift scheduling

Certification

  • Liquor Retail Leaders Course, Liquorland, Leederville

March 2024 — June 2024 Internal leadership course with Liquorland to further improve my skills as a Store Manager

  • Mental Health First Aider, MHFA Australia, Perth

March 2023 12-hour course that teaches skills to provide help for a person who is experiencing a mental health crisis.

  • RSA Certification, Express Online Training

2015

  • Approved Managers Certification, Australian Hotels Association Expiry 2029
  • Forklift Truck Licence, WorkSafe WA

Expiry 2027

Timeline

Store Manager

Liquorland
01.2022 - 04.2025

Store Team Member

BWS
03.2020 - 01.2022

Store Team Member

Star and Garter Hotel
08.2018 - 03.2020

Night Shift Filler

Caltex Service Station
01.2015 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Karratha Senior High School
Matthew Brand