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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Megan Fuller

Belmore River

Summary

Business Owner successful in operations management, competitive analysis and securing financial management. With success in boosting productivity and streamlining procedures over 20 years of Primary Production.

Focused on smart informed business practices, bringing a solid blend of people skills combined with ability to implement and enforce ever changing rules and regulations.

Motivated now to learn, grow and excel in the retail and NSW Lotteries industry. Bringing an eagerness to contribute to team success through hard work, positive communication, attention to detail and competent organisational skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner Manger Chaddies Newsagent and Store

Self-employeed
12.2020 - 06.2024
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
  • Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
  • Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Primary Production Owner

Self Employed
07.1999 - Current
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently, working flexible hours; night, weekend, and holidays.
  • Demonstrated customer service, respect, friendliness and willingness to help community.
  • Initiated management plans and strategies for animals and crops during natural disasters ie. flooding, droughts and pest infestations
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to seasonal schedule.
  • Utilised financial management professionals.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, social media, to bring in and capture new customer business.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly and safely.
  • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Investment Property Owner

Self Employed
05.2003 - Current
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successful loan repayment, repairs, market increases and optimal sale opportunities.
  • Upgraded property and functional appliances to promote rental income and quality tenants.
  • Employed prompt decision-making, utilised professional advisors, property managers and quality tradesmen to resolve issues.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry and identify advantageous market trends.

Training Store General Manager

Local General Store
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Efficiently provided NSW Lotteries customer service and satisfaction
  • Undertook all tasked required for food, beverage sales and cooking.
  • Helped provide informal coaching and training of new employees.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation of store working closely with owners and employees.
  • Interacted well with owners and customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning with owners, serving as key providor for various IT issues.

This resulted in successful strategy for domain name and historical e-mail data retention. Liaising and Implementing migration solution to owners satisfaction and business needs.

  • Helped appraise inventory levels weekly and reported needed stock to owners.
  • Aided creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.

Cleaner Supervisor

Gladstone Heritage Hotel
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Trained and mentored new personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
  • Managed laundry, including sorting, washing and drying.
  • Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Placed orders for cleaning, supplies and guest toiletries, sourced competitive cleaning supplier to reduce expenses.
  • Kept building entryway and external glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
  • Coordinated daily workflow through task prioritization and concise personal scheduling.
  • Employed best maintenance and safety practices with COVID conditions to implement. Cleaned entire premises including toilets, surfaces and high traffic areas.

Education

Food Safety Supervisor - Food Services Management

Australian Institute of Food Safety
Brisbane, QLD
04.2021

Bachelor of Education Majoring in Primary Ed - Education

University of New England
Armidale, NSW

Skills

  • NSW Lotteries sales
  • Operating Cost Tracking
  • Recordkeeping
  • Operations Management
  • Decision Making
  • Budget Preparation
  • Creative and Adaptable
  • Clear Communication, Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Community Association Support
  • Farm equipment operation
  • Overseeing employees

Certification

  • Food Safety Supervisor.
  • SIRRFSA001 Food Safely in A Retail Environment, Australian Institute of Food Safety.
  • COVID-19 awareness for food safety, NSW Food Authority & NSW Health.

Timeline

Owner Manger Chaddies Newsagent and Store

Self-employeed
12.2020 - 06.2024

Training Store General Manager

Local General Store
10.2020 - 06.2021

Cleaner Supervisor

Gladstone Heritage Hotel
01.2020 - 04.2021

Investment Property Owner

Self Employed
05.2003 - Current

Primary Production Owner

Self Employed
07.1999 - Current
  • Food Safety Supervisor.
  • SIRRFSA001 Food Safely in A Retail Environment, Australian Institute of Food Safety.
  • COVID-19 awareness for food safety, NSW Food Authority & NSW Health.

Food Safety Supervisor - Food Services Management

Australian Institute of Food Safety

Bachelor of Education Majoring in Primary Ed - Education

University of New England
Megan Fuller