Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Digital Technical Skills
Bootcamps
Work Rights
Personal Information
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Sharmin Yesmin

North Kellyville,Australia
Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.
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Sharmin Yesmin

Summary

Motivated and people-focused service professional with over 10 years of experience in retail sales, customer support, and administrative coordination across Australia, Germany, and Bangladesh. Experienced in handling high-volume environments, resolving diverse customer needs, and maintaining a friendly, inclusive atmosphere. Adept with digital tools including Microsoft Office, SAP, Adobe Suite, and internal CRM systems. Proven ability to adapt quickly to new systems and policies, with a strong attention to detail and a collaborative team spirit. Committed to providing high-quality, customer-first service that aligns with the values of public service and continuous improvement.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Forever New

Sales Assistant
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

Skills in providing exceptional customer service, assisting with promotions, maintaining store appearance, managing inventory, and contributing to sales targets.


  • Welcoming and assisting customers in line with the FIRST customer service model with an average of 110-140 customers per week, achieving store KPI goals and contributing to monthly sales growth
  • Managing point-of-sale (POS) transactions and handling returns/exchanges
  • Supporting RFID-based stock counts with high accuracy, ensuring minimal shrinkage and inventory error
  • Maintaining stock levels and ensuring products are displayed according to Visual Merchandising (VM) guidelines
  • Supporting promotional activities to achieve sales targets and KPIs
  • Ensuring the store is well-presented and following housekeeping standards
  • Adhering to store opening and closing procedures

Myer

Sales Associate
09.2023 - 09.2024

Job overview

Skills in delivering excellent customer service, managing inventory, implementing visual merchandising, and driving sales to meet targets.


  • Greeting and assisting customers, ensuring a positive in-store experience
  • Handling point-of-sale (POS) transactions, including processing returns and exchanges
  • Replenishing stock and maintaining inventory levels to ensure a well-stocked store
  • Implementing visual merchandising standards to create attractive and engaging displays
  • Contributing to sales performance by achieving individual and team KPIs

Carla Zampatti Fashion Pty Ltd

Work Placement Intern
08.2023 - 01.2024

Job overview

Gained hands-on experience in design, production, and warehousing while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support daily fashion operations.


  • Collaborated with Design, Production, and Warehousing teams on product allocation, quality control, and packaging
  • Assisted designers with sketches, paperwork, and sample cutting
  • Processed invoices and applied Adobe skills for design-related tasks
  • Ensured high standards in quality control processes
  • Contributed to product allocation strategies and online order fulfillment
  • Gained valuable insights into the various facets of the fashion industry

Myer

Sales Assistant
11.2022 - 09.2023

Job overview

Skills in customer service, offering advice to customers, maintaining inventories, arranging displays, ordering items, handling complaints, and reporting to store managers.


  • Welcoming and greeting customers
  • Managing point-of-sale processes
  • Staying up to date with product information
  • Accurately described product features and benefits
  • Suggested products that meet customer requirements
  • Upholding visual merchandising standards, store, and stock conditions

Unicon Apparels

Production Assistant
01.2019 - 10.2022

Job overview

Contributed to the efficient management of production from sample development to bulk delivery, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality product output.


  • Created fashion and mood boards for design concepts
  • Worked with Design and Garment Technicians to streamline production
  • Attended fit meetings and managed order placements
  • Coordinated with factories to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards
  • Supported product development through order placements and sample preparation
  • Managed order processing and tracked deliveries
  • Performed quality control for garment fit and measurements
  • Assisted in setting up SKU and order details for efficient production

Bupa Aged Care

General Service Officer
08.2015 - 01.2020

Job overview

Experienced in customer service, hospitality, and administrative tasks in a large, aged care facility in Melbourne, Victoria.


  • Followed the Food Safety Program and hospitality guidelines to meet health regulations
  • Managed cooking and serving procedures to ensure quality meals
  • Planned and delivered catering requirements efficiently
  • Controlled wastage and maintained appropriate stock levels
  • Ensured all equipment met WHS guidelines for safety

Multiline Textiles GmbH

Production Assistant
02.2012 - 01.2015

Job overview

As a Production Assistant my role was imperative in supporting the efficient product development and production of fashionable garments categories.


  • This role involved close collaboration with the Production Manager across various aspects of the business
  • Generating technical drawings and documenting fit changes
  • Participating in fit sessions with models, technicians, and designers
  • Creating trend, mood, garment, and range boards
  • Overseeing sample compliance with standards
  • Managing sample filing and categorizing the sample library
  • Maintaining the critical path and daily communication with factories

Peek & Kloppenburg KG

Customer Service
08.2010 - 01.2012

Job overview

Developed skills in customer service, product knowledge, quality focus, problem solving, market knowledge, documentation skills, listening, phone skills, resolving conflict, analysing information and multi-tasking through employment in a large European retail store in Düsseldorf, Germany.


  • Offering product and service details in response to inquiries
  • Establishing and updating customer accounts
  • Addressing product or service issues by clarifying customer complaints
  • Overseeing stock levels and inventory control
  • Handling bill and coupon collection from customers

Multiline Textiles Ltd

Production Merchandiser
08.2008 - 07.2010

Job overview

Experience gained in administering production for over 100 orders while coordinating communication between buyers, vendors, inspection companies and material suppliers while working in a large production liaison office in Dhaka, Bangladesh.


  • Product development; sampling, testing, and approvals
  • Material consumption calculations and assessing transportation and logistics expenses
  • Value-added services: printing, embroidery, washing, appliqué
  • Communication, coordination and planning of inspections and shipments
  • Managing sub-contract activities if/when necessary

Education

TAFE NSW
Sydney, Australia

DIPLOMA from Applied Fashion Design & Merchandising
02.2023 - 01.2024

Niederrhein University
NRW, Germany

Master of Science from Fashion Business & Retail
09.2010 - 09.2014

BGMEA University

Bachelor of Science from Apparel Manufacture & Technology
07.2004 - 06.2008

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Client Engagement
  • Relationship Building
  • Digital Systems
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Administrative Support
  • Multichannel Communication
  • Problem-Solving & Conflict Resolution
  • Fast Learner with Adaptive Thinking
  • Time Management & Prioritisation
  • Confidential Data Handling
  • Supply Chain and Inventory Systems
  • Proficient in operating various systems
  • Intermediate computer literacy
  • Understanding of cloud-based applications and data privacy standards
  • Capable of helping customers navigate digital platforms and online services

Languages

English
Bengali
German
Hindi
Urdu

Digital Technical Skills

  • Proficient in operating various systems (e.g., iPads, POS, kiosk systems, CRM tools)
  • Intermediate computer literacy, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), database management, and digital tools for customer engagement
  • Understanding of cloud-based applications and data privacy standards
  • Capable of helping customers navigate digital platforms and online services

Bootcamps

  • Garment Merchandising Operations and Management, The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business Institute (DBI)
  • Proper Letter of Credit (L/C) Procedure for Export and Import Operation, The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business Institute (DBI)

Work Rights

Full, unrestricted

Personal Information

  • Citizenship: Australian Citizen
  • Driving License: Full, NSW

Hobbies and Interests

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Travelling
  • Reading books
  • Listening to music

Timeline

Sales Assistant

Forever New
09.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Myer
09.2023 - 09.2024

Work Placement Intern

Carla Zampatti Fashion Pty Ltd
08.2023 - 01.2024

TAFE NSW

DIPLOMA from Applied Fashion Design & Merchandising
02.2023 - 01.2024

Sales Assistant

Myer
11.2022 - 09.2023

Production Assistant

Unicon Apparels
01.2019 - 10.2022

General Service Officer

Bupa Aged Care
08.2015 - 01.2020

Production Assistant

Multiline Textiles GmbH
02.2012 - 01.2015

Niederrhein University

Master of Science from Fashion Business & Retail
09.2010 - 09.2014

Customer Service

Peek & Kloppenburg KG
08.2010 - 01.2012

Production Merchandiser

Multiline Textiles Ltd
08.2008 - 07.2010

BGMEA University

Bachelor of Science from Apparel Manufacture & Technology
07.2004 - 06.2008
Sharmin Yesmin