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RAJA SHAHID FARRUKH

Melbourne,Cheltenham

Summary

I am a highly motivated and accomplished law graduate with a unique blend of legal expertise and proven sales experience. Equipped with a Second Class, Division One Degree in Law with Honours from University of Nottingham, I possess a solid foundation in legal principles, research, and analysis. My academic background is also complemented by a track record of success in sales roles, where I have honed my communication and negotiation skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sales Associate

Ray White Real Estate
08.2023 - Current
  • Gathered and prepared sales materials in preparation for sales meetings and open homes
  • Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff.
  • Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Researched new clients for sales team, inputting contact information into systems like Vaultre and RealTimeAgent
  • Responsible for booking appraisals, breaking a branch record for most appraisals booked in a day from doorknocking
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.

Senior Sales Agent

Felix Young
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Promoted to Senior Sales Agent after starting at entry level
  • Resilience. Sales comes with rejection that is constant and the ability to be able to compartmentalize and bounce back is crucial to hit targets consistently
  • Organization. Having the ability to prioritize time on field and out of field to prepare myself for the next day.
  • Honing communication skills by talking to over a hundred people daily
  • Utilized various sales techniques to develop relationships with customers and drive sales.
  • Closely monitored weekly sales to write reports for senior leadership and streamline operational processes.
  • Collected and processed payments.
  • Generate reports on sales, providing relevant information to track sales progress and inform future strategies.
  • Prepared sales contracts and oversaw signing of both parties.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through customer service interactions.

Farm Hand

Wadda and Sangha Bros Farm
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Handling daily farm operation, including sorting, cutting and hanging produce
  • Required an adept understanding and application of various guidelines to ensure compliant produce for human consumption
  • Effective communication to ensure deadlines and quotas were met
  • Operated and maintained various machinery
  • Exhibited unwavering work ethic and a commitment to team effort.
  • Cleaned farm buildings and equipment to maintain stable operations.
  • Carried out all tasks in line with hygiene rules, upholding optimum safe working practices.
  • Monitored farm progress and kept accurate records.
  • Put agricultural products on trucks and drove trucks to storage facilities or markets.

Warehouse Operative

RSM Linings
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • Minimized product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
  • Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
  • Maintained and cleaned warehouse equipment following set procedures.
  • Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
  • Performed tagging and labeling of warehouse inventory.
  • Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
  • Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
  • Ability to work in a team to hit targets

Assistant Mechanic and Book-Keeper/Social Media Manager

Tyres 2 Go
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Driving efficiencies within the garage whilst adhering to vehicle regulation
  • Ensuring a high level of customer service and strong communication with customers
  • Analyzing branch data on performance in my day to day role. This involved detailed planning and tracking customer trends
  • Implemented social media for the company and utilized online advertising to increase sales
  • Working in this environment also enabled me to thrive in a more personable work environment. A crucial part of the job, was' flipping' tyres. By having this as one of my responsibilities, I had to scour the internet or go directly to suppliers and negotiate low prices to 'flip' the tires for a higher price. Consequently, being able to communicate and build a relationship with clients was vital to ascertain a better business position and establish higher profit margins.

Education

LLB - Law

University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
09.2019 - 06.2022

A-Levels -

New College
United Kingdom
09.2017 - 06.2019

GCSEs -

Hayfield School
Doncaster
09.2012 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
  • RSA
  • White Card Certification for Australia (CPCCWHS1001 Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry
  • Experience in labour and farmwork
  • Full Driving License
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Lexis Nexis Foundation Certificate (Legal Research)
  • Lexis Nexis Advanced Certificate (Legal Research)
  • Crime, Justice, and Society - FutureLearn Course
  • Standard Training for Fundraisers Certificate (PFRA Regulated)
  • Legal Experience (LLB)
  • Face-to-face selling
  • Customer relations
  • Self-motivated
  • Problem solving strength
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Excellent time management

Languages

English
Native
Punjabi
Intermediate

Timeline

Sales Associate

Ray White Real Estate
08.2023 - Current

Senior Sales Agent

Felix Young
12.2022 - 04.2023

Farm Hand

Wadda and Sangha Bros Farm
09.2022 - 10.2022

LLB - Law

University of Nottingham
09.2019 - 06.2022

Warehouse Operative

RSM Linings
08.2019 - 09.2019

A-Levels -

New College
09.2017 - 06.2019

Assistant Mechanic and Book-Keeper/Social Media Manager

Tyres 2 Go
01.2017 - 07.2019

GCSEs -

Hayfield School
09.2012 - 06.2017

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