Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline

Natalie Griffiths

Monash ,ACT

Summary

I am currently seeking employment in a position that is school hours due to having an 8 year old child. I am hardworking and willing to take on all tasks given to me. I have a strong background in customer service and in the food industry and I’m willing to learn and take on new challenges.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Bakery Sales Assistant

Erindale Cakery Bakery
05.2022 - Current
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
  • Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
  • Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
  • Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
  • Monitored counter and display inventory by replacing stock and requesting new products from kitchen to keep areas well-stocked for maximum sales.
  • Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
  • Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Collected payments accurately with cash, debit and credit card, using Point of Sale system to process transactions.
  • Used utensils and equipment to portion, wrap and display bakery items.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Service Advisor

Lennock Motors
08.2014 - 02.2016
  • Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
  • Suggested add-on services that would be helpful to customers and improve bottom line.
  • Examined service history and provided initial inspection of vehicle to identify issues.
  • Organized documentation for new sales, warranties and service program sign-ups to provide proof of transaction.
  • Trained staff on operating procedures and company services.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.

Store Manager of Operations

Vita Group Limited
03.2012 - 08.2014

Customer service and billing enquires

Meeting sales targets

Rostering and stocktaking

Visual merchandising


Service Advisor

Mercedes-Benz Canberra
01.2012 - 05.2012
  • Making client appointment times, Greeting clients and finding out any further concerns they have with their vehicle, Checking in vehicles and organising the daily workshop control, Keeping clients updated on the work that is required including the estimated costs involved and approximate time of completion, Invoicing and liaising with warranty teams, fleet and insurance companies to finalise accounts, Explaining all work that has been carried out to the client when the vehicle is picked up, Taking payments for completed work and assisting with end of day banking

Service Advisor

Lennock Motors
09.2010 - 12.2011
  • Organising the Nissan clients, Assisting the Volkswagen team when required

Sales Consultant

Lennock Motors Jaguar, Land Rover and Skoda
01.2010 - 09.2010
  • Helping clients find a vehicle to suit their wants and needs, Meeting and greeting clients, Carrying out valuations on vehicles to be traded, Demonstrating features and functions of products available, Preparing quotes and finding stock availability, Closing the sales with confidence in the deal that has been organised, Detailing of vehicles

Technical Support Officer

ActewAGL/TransACT
08.2006 - 12.2009
  • Trouble shooting issues with landline phone services and systems, mobile telephone and wireless broadband services including activation of services, ADSL internet connections including creating accounts and email setups and subscription television services and set ups, Assisting the network operation center and customer activations group with overflow follow-ups and network outage information

Retail Store Assistant Manager/Sales Assistant

Telstra Shop Network ACT region
02.2005 - 08.2006
  • Selling Telstra products and services, Assisting in accounting enquiries, Stocktaking and ordering, Creating weekly to give to management via face to face meetings or phone conferences, Interviewing, hiring staff and rostering, Manager in charge when opening and closing the store

Assistant Manager

Lenard’s Chicken Southport Plaza
11.2003 - 01.2005
  • Filling in for the owner/managers when they were away for personal and business, Food preparation of raw poultry goods including sausage making, Customer service including face to face food handling and payment transactions, Opening and closing of the store procedures, Store window displays, Rostering and stock ordering, Banking, payroll and rostering, Obtaining the highest food practices

Bar attendant, Gaming Assistant, Wait staff

Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club
05.2001 - 01.2005
  • Waitress and private function setup and operation, Bar attending and barista, Poker machine and TAB operation including opening and clearances, Club reception, Club promotions including poker machine promotions and club badge draws

Education

Certificate 3 Hospitality Operations including responsible service of alcohol -

Club Training Australia
12.2004

Year 12 Certificate -

Helensvale State High School
12.2002

Skills

  • Strong customer service through various forms of communication
  • Ability to lead others in high pressured situations
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to reach given sales targets as an individual and in a team environment
  • Competent in use of Microsoft products
  • Reporting, creating rosters and organising stock takes and stock ordering

References

  • Beck Ramsey, 0424 273 159, Telstra Shop Belconnen Customer Relations
  • Jonathan Walmsley, 0410 588 672, Actewagl/Transact Technical Support Center Team Leader
  • Jane Minarovic 0422 362 057, Canberra Toyota accounts payable

Timeline

Bakery Sales Assistant - Erindale Cakery Bakery
05.2022 - Current
Service Advisor - Lennock Motors
08.2014 - 02.2016
Store Manager of Operations - Vita Group Limited
03.2012 - 08.2014
Service Advisor - Mercedes-Benz Canberra
01.2012 - 05.2012
Service Advisor - Lennock Motors
09.2010 - 12.2011
Sales Consultant - Lennock Motors Jaguar, Land Rover and Skoda
01.2010 - 09.2010
Technical Support Officer - ActewAGL/TransACT
08.2006 - 12.2009
Retail Store Assistant Manager/Sales Assistant - Telstra Shop Network ACT region
02.2005 - 08.2006
Assistant Manager - Lenard’s Chicken Southport Plaza
11.2003 - 01.2005
Bar attendant, Gaming Assistant, Wait staff - Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club
05.2001 - 01.2005
Club Training Australia - Certificate 3 Hospitality Operations including responsible service of alcohol,
Helensvale State High School - Year 12 Certificate,
Natalie Griffiths