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Certification
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Sophia Tremethick

Sophia Tremethick

Store supervisor
Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt

Summary

Results-oriented professional with experience in retail management, customer service and inventory control. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, maximize customer satisfaction and increase store profits. Adept at problem-solving and developing successful strategies to exceed goals. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Store Supervisor

Cheaper Buy Miles
Footscray, VIC
12.2023 - Current
  • Supervised and coordinated activities of workers engaged in receiving, storing, testing, and shipping merchandise or materials.
  • Maintained records of items shipped, received, or transferred to another location.
  • Developed operational strategies for efficient management of inventory and personnel.
  • Prepared reports on the movement, distribution, and status of products stored in the warehouse.
  • Audited incoming shipments against purchase orders to verify accuracy and quality standards are met.
  • Organized training sessions for new employees on best practices in order fulfillment processes.
  • Established procedures for proper use and maintenance of material handling equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
  • Identified areas where cost savings could be achieved through improved process efficiency.
  • Coordinated restocks to keep retail displays organized and full for customers.
  • Tracked store inventories and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction with proactive initiatives focused on improved engagement and service resolutions.
  • Increased sales by optimizing in-store promotional strategies.
  • Contributed to merchandising ideas at team meetings to increase sales.
  • Developed store budgets, monitored expenditures and completed financial reports.
  • Oversaw annual store budget and worked closely with corporate and financial departments on reporting and payroll.
  • Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
  • Directed and supervised staff performance.

Sales Consultant

PUREBABY
Maribyrnong, Vic
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Greeted incoming customers and provided expert sales and service to drive revenue.
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Demonstrated products in effort to show potential buyers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Increased revenue by skillfully upselling and closing customer sales and driving product benefits around client needs.
  • Boosted client satisfaction ratings by offering proactive resolution ideas while driving actionable responses to questions, concerns or challenges.
  • Landed new customer accounts through consistent combination of perseverance, and exceptional service.
  • Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
  • Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
  • Leveraged CRM system to manage sales activities and track sales performance.

Waitress

D'browes
Narrabundah, ACT
06.2020 - 03.2022
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Addressed concerns quickly to improve customer experience and escalated issues to management for resolution when necessary.
  • Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
  • Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.
  • Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
  • Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation.
  • Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
  • Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards.
  • Verified guest satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Greeted newly seated guests promptly, filled water glasses and brought bread to table.
  • Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens.
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
  • Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
  • Reviewed daily specials, menu changes and service specifications.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Cross-trained as host and helped with tasks such as greeting diners and escorting guests.
  • Welcomed incoming patrons and seated at optimal locations based on individual preferences and server balancing requirements.

Junior Educator

Telopea Park After School Care
Barton, ACT
11.2018 - 05.2020
  • Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
  • Evaluated data and used measurements to plan, coordinate and advance student progress.
  • Improved student participation in classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
  • Created strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
  • Conveyed and utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport with students, parents and fellow educators.
  • Encouraged students to explore learning opportunities while persevering through challenging tasks.
  • Modified course content and complexity to meet individual and group goals.
  • Enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Maintained safe, clean and organized classroom environment.
  • Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.
  • Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
  • Identified early signs of emotional, developmental and health delays or problems in students and followed up with parents.
  • Explored different avenues of learning with students to help each prepare for later educational environments.
  • Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.

Education

ACT Senior Secondary Certificate -

Canberra Girls Grammar School
11.2021

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Politics

Melbourne University

Skills

  • Industry trends
  • Customer relationship management
  • Sales proposal creation
  • Web technologies and services (excellent skills in excel and other Microsoft programs)
  • Consultative sales
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Staff Supervision
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Budget Planning
  • Operations Management

Languages

Russian
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Responsible Service Of Alcohol Certificate

Work Preference

Work Type

InternshipPart TimeFull Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CultureFlexible work hours

Software

Excel

Timeline

Store Supervisor - Cheaper Buy Miles
12.2023 - Current
Sales Consultant - PUREBABY
04.2022 - 12.2023
Waitress - D'browes
06.2020 - 03.2022
Junior Educator - Telopea Park After School Care
11.2018 - 05.2020
Canberra Girls Grammar School - ACT Senior Secondary Certificate,
Melbourne University - Bachelor of Arts, International Relations And Politics

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 3-5 staff members.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Technology

Science

Philosophy

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