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Ruta Velykyte

Hobart,TAS

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant

Country Road Group
Hobart, Tasmania
09.2022 - Current
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Exceptional computer skills
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Input credit and debit card payments in POS system to complete purchases.
  • Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.

Front of House Manager

Capital Restaurant
Hobart, TAS
12.2021 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day FOH operations to drive quality, standards and meet customer expectations.
  • Performed cash handling activities and secured nightly bank deposits.
  • Addressed guest concerns and resolved all issues to guests' satisfaction.
  • Adhered to safe work practices, food safety regulations and corporate guidelines.
  • Maintained positive team environment by encouraging teamwork and respect in accordance with company mission.
  • Demonstrated leadership by keeping up with cleanliness and organization and delegating roles to employees.
  • Managed inventory through effectively ordering and stocking uniforms, linens, beverages and front of house supplies.

Assistant Store Manager

Midas Shoes
Hobart, TAS
04.2020 - 09.2022
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings
  • Investigated market to identify seasonal trends and forecast consumer needs
  • Directed promotion and brand loyalty efforts to build direct relationships with customers

Sales Associate

Seafolly
Sydney, NSW
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Leadership And Management

Australian Ideal College
Hobart, TAS
08.2022

Diploma - Leadership And Management

Australian Ideal College
Hobart, TAS
02.2021

Certificate IV - Marketing And Communication

Greenwich Management College
Sydney, NSW
12.2019

Bachelor of Accounting - Auditing And Accounting

International School of Law And Business
Lithuania
06.2014

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Microsoft Office
  • Meeting KPIs
  • Decision Making
  • Responsible
  • Leadership
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Technical Proficiency

Timeline

Sales Assistant

Country Road Group
09.2022 - Current

Front of House Manager

Capital Restaurant
12.2021 - Current

Assistant Store Manager

Midas Shoes
04.2020 - 09.2022

Sales Associate

Seafolly
08.2019 - 02.2020

Advanced Diploma - Leadership And Management

Australian Ideal College

Diploma - Leadership And Management

Australian Ideal College

Certificate IV - Marketing And Communication

Greenwich Management College

Bachelor of Accounting - Auditing And Accounting

International School of Law And Business
Ruta Velykyte