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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, SA
10-2001

Certificate 1,2 & 3 in Retail Operations

Certificate
Adelaide, SA
11-2000

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
Rebecca Canova