Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Nathan Garrett

Wollongong,NSW

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Deli Assistant

Woolworths Supermarket
Unanderra, NSW
04.2016 - 06.2019

Customer Service

  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Accurately weighed, labeled, and priced deli items for customers'' convenience, leading to quicker checkout times.
  • Adhered strictly to food safety guidelines when handling and preparing products, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for customers.
  • Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.

Cashier/Supervisor/Night Fill

Woolworths Supermarket
Bowral, NSW
08.2011 - 04.2016
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
  • Maintained a safe working environment, ensuring that all employees adhered to company policies and regulations at all times.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently handling cash transactions and addressing customer concerns.
  • Trained and coached cashier team members on checkout procedures and strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers, leading to increased loyalty and repeat business through attentive service and prompt issue resolution.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Trained cashiers on organizational policies, cash handling and customer service to maintain highly skilled team.
  • Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Kept close eye on department employees and customers to assess theft risks and maintain loss prevention goals.
  • Maximized efficiency in checkout lines by effectively managing cashier schedules during peak hours.

Sales Secretary

WIN Television
Canberra, ACT
05.2005 - 10.2006
  • Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
  • Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication lines within the team.

Commercial Librarian

Prime Television
Canberra, ACT
10.2004 - 05.2005

• Timely retrieval of commercial material.

• Liaised with on and off site Sales Departments.

• Problem solving through Cross departmental communication.

• Resolution of commercial material discrepancies.

• Timely completion of listed daily objectives.

• Effectively contributed to achievement of Team Goals.

Tape Operator

Prime Television
Canberra, ACT
02.2004 - 10.2004
  • Ingested commercial material for on air broadcasting.
  • Interdepartmental communication in retrieval and rectification of commercial material.
  • Tested and reported on broadcastable quality control of commercial material.
  • On Air presentation and monitoring.
  • Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
  • Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
  • Assisted in the training of new tape operators to ensure consistent performance across the team.
  • Elevated team morale by maintaining a positive attitude and proactively addressing any conflicts or issues that arose during production.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by learning new technologies and software quickly as they were introduced into the workplace.
  • Contributed to a streamlined work environment by organizing and maintaining an inventory of tapes, labels, and supplies.
  • Reduced downtime during live events by providing quick solutions to technical problems involving tape machines or related equipment.

Retail Assistant Manager

PSC Skateboarding
Canberra, ACT
01.2003 - 06.2004
  • Daily banking of cash takings.
  • Efficient daily management of cash drawers.
  • Balanced and reconciled in-store electronic banking.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Coordinated special events and in-store promotions to attract new customers while providing an engaging experience for existing clientele.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized workspace for staff and customers alike.
  • Acted as in-store sales leader and maintained strong presence on floor to build relationships with customers, support and develop team and increase revenue.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to reduce shrinkage and maintain profitability.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by effectively resolving escalated issues and providing exceptional service.
  • Trained employees in suggested selling and merchandising techniques to meet sales quotas.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop action plans for improving overall store performance metrics.
  • Maintained, cleaned and organized store to provide positive shopping experience for customers and inspiring workplace for team members.
  • Boosted sales performance with strategic merchandising plans and promotional displays.
  • Supervised daily store operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Managed employee scheduling, optimizing coverage during peak hours while minimizing labor costs.

Assistant Manager

General Pants Co
Woden, ACT
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Provides expert advice, optimizing customer experience.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
  • Facilitated team-building activities, enhancing team cohesion and morale.

Education

Certificate Of Fitness Instruction - Fitness Instruction, Resistance Training, Aerobic

TAFE NSW
NSW

Wollongong High School
North Wollongong NSW

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Strong work ethic
  • Cash handling
  • Flexible schedule
  • Product knowledge
  • Register operations
  • POS system operation
  • Performance improvement
  • Sales expertise
  • Teamwork
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Deli Assistant

Woolworths Supermarket
04.2016 - 06.2019

Cashier/Supervisor/Night Fill

Woolworths Supermarket
08.2011 - 04.2016

Sales Secretary

WIN Television
05.2005 - 10.2006

Commercial Librarian

Prime Television
10.2004 - 05.2005

Tape Operator

Prime Television
02.2004 - 10.2004

Retail Assistant Manager

PSC Skateboarding
01.2003 - 06.2004

Assistant Manager

General Pants Co
01.2001 - 01.2003

Certificate Of Fitness Instruction - Fitness Instruction, Resistance Training, Aerobic

TAFE NSW

Wollongong High School
Nathan Garrett