Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Personal Information
Timeline
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Monique Burton

Wymah

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Assistant

The Healthfood Store Wagga Wagga
01.2023 - Current
  • Greeted and engaged in friendly conversation with customers; helped with product questions, selections and purchases tailored to their specific needs.
  • Increased sales by providing exceptional customer service and product knowledge.
  • Built strong relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders (Retail Manager, Shopify)
  • Ability to work independently and multi-task, often the sole employee on the floor, including receiving stock and serving customers simultaneously.
  • Handled incoming phone calls professionally, addressing customer inquiries or directing them appropriately within the store.
  • Addressed customer issues tactfully, resolving any concerns while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
  • Maintained a clean, organised store environment for an inviting shopping experience for customers.

Assistant Store Manager

Portmans
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance by maintaining order and cleanliness daily.
  • Implemented regular changes in merchandising including decals and signage
  • Observed daily targets and supported other staff in achieving those aims
  • Unpacking, pinning, and steaming of new and replenishment stock
  • Greeted customers and built rapport with returning customers to enhance store experience and customer satisfaction.
  • Observed WHS regulations

Sales Assistant

Riverina Terrazzo and Carpet Call
09.2020 - 12.2022
  • Assisted customers in selecting appropriate flooring and tile materials based on their preferences, budget, and space requirements.
  • Measured and quoted jobs for both public and account customers
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Discussed pricing, additional charges, and payment plans during sales process.
  • Offered exceptional after-sales support, addressing client concerns and ensuring overall satisfaction.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
  • Trained and supervised new employees
  • Drafted and distributed invoices for outstanding payments through MYOB
  • Enhanced office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing new organisational systems to resolve accounting, service and delivery concerns.
  • Implemented daily and weekly cleaning to improve the presentation of the showroom

Retail Sales Assistant

The Healthfood Store Wagga Wagga
07.2018 - 09.2020

See above

House Cleaner

Maid My Day
11.2017 - 06.2018
  • Disinfected and thoroughly cleaned bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms and living areas as required, for Anglicare clients.
  • Created spotless surfaces by dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping with great attention to detail.
  • Established a reputation for punctuality, professionalism, and dependability that contributed to high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Delivered tailored housekeeping services that met each client's specific preferences, leading to higher levels of satisfaction.

Nursery Hand

Jayfields Nursery- Native Plant Specialist
12.2016 - 02.2017


  • Assisted in the propagation of plants through various methods, including seed sowing, cutting, and grafting.
  • Operating conveyer belt and soil machinery
  • Further development of communication and team work skills

Creche Assistant

Millennium Health Club Crèche
08.2014 - 11.2014
  • Opening and closing the crèche at the beginning and end of a shift
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
  • Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children ranging in age from newborn to year 6.
  • Cleaning the crèche at the end of a shift

Hospitality Worker

Yarraton Warrane Household Administration
12.2011 - 07.2014
  • Working in all departments; Laundry, kitchen, cafeteria
  • Professional household cleaning
  • Cleaning Warrane College
  • Catering for up to 120 university students
  • Working under a supervisor
  • Training new employees
  • Time Management ; working efficiently and to a professional standard
  • Communication skills, adhering to very specific and often lengthy instructions
  • Independence
  • Professional etiquette; answering phone and the front door; signing for deliveries

Education

Bachelor of Health Science - Naturopathy

Torrens University
Online
01.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology

Notre Dame University
Sydney, NSW
2015

Higher School Certificate -

Tangara School For Girls
Sydney, NSW
11.2013

Skills

  • Punctuality
  • Goal oriented
  • POS terminal operation
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Stock management
  • Point of sale operation

References

  • James Kennedy, Riverina Terrazzo and Carpet Call, 0427451667
  • Michael Gestier, The Healthfood Store Wagga Wagga 0447072921


Personal Information

Date of Birth: 01/08/96

Timeline

Assistant Store Manager

Portmans
09.2023 - 05.2024

Retail Sales Assistant

The Healthfood Store Wagga Wagga
01.2023 - Current

Sales Assistant

Riverina Terrazzo and Carpet Call
09.2020 - 12.2022

Retail Sales Assistant

The Healthfood Store Wagga Wagga
07.2018 - 09.2020

House Cleaner

Maid My Day
11.2017 - 06.2018

Nursery Hand

Jayfields Nursery- Native Plant Specialist
12.2016 - 02.2017

Creche Assistant

Millennium Health Club Crèche
08.2014 - 11.2014

Hospitality Worker

Yarraton Warrane Household Administration
12.2011 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Health Science - Naturopathy

Torrens University

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology

Notre Dame University

Higher School Certificate -

Tangara School For Girls
Monique Burton