Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Availability
Hobbies
Certification
Timeline
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Rebecca Mclean

Mount Martha

Summary

Enthusiastic and compassionate individual transitioning into the education support field, currently pursuing placement in a primary school setting. Backed by extensive experience in customer-facing roles within retail and hospitality, I bring strong interpersonal communication, adaptability, and a calm, proactive approach to supporting diverse needs. Passionate about creating inclusive and engaging environments where every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to thrive.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Sales Worker

Swimwear Galore
03.2024 - Current


  • Made sure each customer felt welcomed into our store and felt that they could come to me with any questions/queries.
  • Provided personalized recommendations on swimwear/clothing/swim equipment, based on customer preferences or specific needs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge.
  • Conducted daily store opening and closing procedures, ensuring proper cash handling and security measures were in place.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations. Ensuring the POS float was balanced at the beginning, end and during the shift.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.

Retail

Newsagency
10.2022 - 02.2024


-Balance and organized the cash register by handling cash and counting change during and at the end of a shift

-Sell retail items such as newspapers and birthday cards

-Provide knowledge about Tattslotto to help customers with any questions they have

-Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.

-Assist customers in store in finding items that they would like or suggesting similar options for them

-Provide a willingness to help customers with any concern they have no matter the situation

Cafe/Retail Worker

Sunny Ridge
01.2019 - 09.2022

-Took orders on the till

-Prepared milkshakes, smoothies and hot drinks

-Prepared hot food and desserts

-Provided extensive knowledge about the strawberry farm and how the farm worked to customers

-Applied quick thinking to resolve customer issues in busy times

-Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.

-Sold items at retail counter

-Provided wine/cider tastings at the wine bar

-Worked closely with the shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

-Packaged items for sale

-Cleaning of inside and outside areas

-Organised orders in the cafe area to make sure taking out and preparing of orders ran smoothly and effectively

Waitress

Chinese Restaurant (Dragontown)
01.2017 - 08.2022

-Provided a positive and kind attitude to all customers

-Took meal orders over the phone and in person

-Used cash registers and credit card machines for payments

-Brought out meals to customers

-Cleaned tables and prepared them for the next customers

-Adhered to customer needs by helping customers choose meals and where needed, adjusted dishes relating to dietary requirements

-Prepared drinks and desserts

-Resolved customer and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction in various scenarios

-Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.

-Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.

Education

VCE -

Padua College
Mornington, VIC
11.2018

Skills

  • Strong Communication
  • Empathy & Patience
  • Positive Attitude
  • Adaptability
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Conflict Resolution

Availability

Currently employed in a flexible casual retail role, allowing me to accommodate school placement requirements. I am available Monday, Tuesday and Fridays, and am happy to adjust my schedule to best support the needs of the school.

Hobbies

-Spending time with loved ones and friends

-Exercising

-Cooking

-Going to the beach

-Reading

-Travelling 

Certification

  • First Aid Training - [21 May 2025]

(HLTAID012 - Provide and emergency first aid response in an education and care setting)

Timeline

Retail Sales Worker

Swimwear Galore
03.2024 - Current

Retail

Newsagency
10.2022 - 02.2024

Cafe/Retail Worker

Sunny Ridge
01.2019 - 09.2022

Waitress

Chinese Restaurant (Dragontown)
01.2017 - 08.2022

VCE -

Padua College
Rebecca Mclean