Rebecca Canova
Melbourne,VIC
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Assistant
Drakes
Aston Hills, Adelaide
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Bake and decorate a variety of products, including cakes, cookies, and pastries.
- Baked and decorated desert products- creams, custards, mousses and jelly’s
- Coordinated the cooling and storing of baked products to ensure freshness and quality.
- Monitor and adjust commercial oven temperatures, and baking times.
- Monitor the fridge/freezer temperature through the department.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the bakery area.
- Maintained the department's appearance and ensured high presentation standards.
- Regularly check and replenish stock to prevent shortages.
- Packaged and labeled baked items, ensuring accurate product information.
- Restocked bakery shelves and rotated inventory based on sell-by dates.
- Supported the training of new staff on bakery processes and safety practices.
Retail Manager
Jigsaw, The Strand
Adelaide, Adelaide
08.2003 - 09.2008
- Managed daily retail operations and ensured team efficiency.
- Trained and developed staff to enhance customer service skills.
- Oversaw inventory management and maintained stock levels.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product presentation.
- Coordinated promotional activities to drive store traffic and sales.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints effectively and promptly.
Retail Worker
Jigsaw, The Strand
London, London
07.2002 - 07.2003
- Engaged customers to identify needs and recommend suitable products.
- Collaborated with team members to create effective sales strategies and promotions.
- Managed customer accounts to ensure satisfaction and foster long-term relationships.
- Trained new staff on sales techniques and product knowledge for improved performance.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new sales opportunities and customer demands.
Retail Worker
Witchery
Adelaide , Adelaide
07.1999 - 06.2002
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries daily.
- Operated point-of-sale systems for efficient customer transactions.
Hospitality Worker
Nu's Thai Restaurant
Adelaide , Adelaide
01.2002 - 06.2002
- Food and Beverage Attendance
Floor Staff / Customer Service
Target
Sefton Park, Adelaide
02.1992 - 06.1999
- Assisted customers with transactions and processed payments efficiently.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced at end of shifts.
- Restructured merchandising strategy to promote high value and products.
- Organized and oversaw the daily operations of a house, including scheduling and supervising staff.
Education
Certificate in Retail Management
Certificate
Adelaide, SA10-2001
Certificate 1,2 & 3 in Retail Operations
Certificate
Adelaide, SA11-2000
Timeline
Bakery Assistant
Drakes
02.2023 - 05.2025
Retail Manager
Jigsaw, The Strand
08.2003 - 09.2008
Retail Worker
Jigsaw, The Strand
07.2002 - 07.2003
Hospitality Worker
Nu's Thai Restaurant
01.2002 - 06.2002
Retail Worker
Witchery
07.1999 - 06.2002
Floor Staff / Customer Service
Target
02.1992 - 06.1999
Certificate in Retail Management
Certificate
Certificate 1,2 & 3 in Retail Operations
Certificate
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