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Shiarra Pitt

Cairns,QLD

Summary

Customer-oriented Store Manager and Receptionist offering over 4 years of experience in retail operations, sales and service team leadership and profitability strategies. Organized and skilled at prioritizing daily tasks and following through to achieve performance and productivity goals. Recruits, trains, develops and manages team of store associates and assistant managers. Equipped to handle front desk operations greeting guests, routing correspondence and solving immediate issues. Goal-oriented and meticulous professional with outstanding computer skills and telephone etiquette. Committed to contributing to company growth and providing outstanding administrative support to staff and guests.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Receptionist

The Income Tax Professionals
Cairns, QLD
05.2024 - Current
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
  • Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
  • Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
  • Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
  • Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.

Dental Receptionist

Dental Boutique
Cairns, QLD
05.2024 - 05.2024
  • Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments, and confirmed patient visits.
  • Greeted patients, provided them with necessary paperwork, and verified insurance information.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient treatment plans, medical histories, and financial transactions.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing documents, preparing reports, ordering supplies.
  • Managed front desk operations including scheduling appointments, collecting payments.
  • Responded to inquiries from patients regarding their accounts or dental services offered.
  • Verified patient's eligibility for benefits under various insurance plans.
  • Verified, updated and entered patient information into system.
  • Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.

Social Media Content Creator

Tiktok, Instagram
Albury & Cairns, NSW & QLD
11.2021 - 05.2024
  • Developed content strategy to increase social media followers and engagement.
  • Created content for various platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to develop creative campaigns and strategies.
  • Scheduled posts on a daily basis across all social media channels.
  • Reviewed user feedback and comments to improve content quality.
  • Worked closely with other departments such as sales, customer service and product teams.
  • Edited videos using Adobe Premiere Pro software according to established standards.
  • Stayed up-to-date on social media and digital content trends to engage on trending topics and share best practices.

Store Manager

Edge Clothing
Albury, NSW
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Responsible for hiring new employees and conducting interviews
  • Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
  • Handling customer complaints and compliments
  • Responsible for returns, refunds and exchanges
  • Dealing with theft and police reports/security
  • Able to juggle multiple responsibilities including managing a team, daily operations, customer service and stock replenishment
  • Responsible for replenishing the store using visual merchandising skills
  • Oversaw all store operations while generating $58,000 in monthly sales
  • Responsible for training all staff members in customer service to meet all daily, weekly and monthly targets such as KPI's, personal budgets and average spend on every sale.

Store Manager

Valleygirl/Temt
Albury, NSW
02.2017 - 01.2021
  • Processed daily paperwork, balanced register drawers, produced staffing schedules and prepared deposits
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss
  • Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent
  • Changing mannequins, racks, signs and displays regularly
  • In charge of all sale and new season promotion set ups
  • Responsible for planning team meetings to discuss any past or new goals to achieve, overcoming any issues within the store or team and coming up with new ideas to exceed expectations of HO.

Retail Assistant

Always Alice
Albury, NSW
10.2016 - 01.2017
  • Displayed merchandise to present visually appealing arrangements that drive sales
  • Built and deepened productive and positive customer relationships with high-quality service and focus on gaining loyalty
  • Capitalized on upselling opportunities for additional products and services to increase sales numbers
  • Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs
  • Showed customers how to style outfits to achieve desired looks
  • Responsible for opening & closing of the store
  • Packed, fulfilled and sent off customer orders at the post office
  • Took over the phone customer orders
  • Staying up to date on all fashion trends.

Christmas Casual Retail Stylist

Colette by Colette Hayman
Albury, NSW
11.2015 - 02.2016
  • Serving customers and delivering excellent customer service
  • Styling customers with jewellery and bags
  • Able to work and learn under fast-paced, busy Christmas periods
  • Use of modern POS system
  • Stock replenishment.

Retail Assistant

The Reject Shop
Corowa, NSW
03.2014 - 11.2015
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information
  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items
  • Followed all company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.

Education

Year 11 Completion -

Finley High School
04-2013

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Operational Budgeting
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Store Operations Oversight
  • Store Merchandising
  • Customer Service Management
  • POS Systems
  • Employee Training
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Loss Prevention
  • Supply Ordering
  • Retail Inventory Management
  • Team Development
  • Employee Supervision and Motivation
  • Clerical Support
  • Scheduling
  • Bookkeeping
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Greeting and Seating Clients
  • Office Administration

Certification

2021 - Certificate II in Business Studies

2024 - Certificate III in Medical Reception

Timeline

Receptionist

The Income Tax Professionals
05.2024 - Current

Dental Receptionist

Dental Boutique
05.2024 - 05.2024

Social Media Content Creator

Tiktok, Instagram
11.2021 - 05.2024

Store Manager

Edge Clothing
01.2021 - 12.2021

Store Manager

Valleygirl/Temt
02.2017 - 01.2021

Retail Assistant

Always Alice
10.2016 - 01.2017

Christmas Casual Retail Stylist

Colette by Colette Hayman
11.2015 - 02.2016

Retail Assistant

The Reject Shop
03.2014 - 11.2015

Year 11 Completion -

Finley High School

2021 - Certificate II in Business Studies

2024 - Certificate III in Medical Reception

Shiarra Pitt