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Sophie Chew

City Beach, Perth

Summary

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine graduate with experience in laboratory teamwork and research proposal development, complemented by international study through the New Colombo Plan Scholarship. Dedicated volunteer at Perth Children’s Hospital with the Starlight Foundation, demonstrating strong communication, and commitment to community. Additional retail experience highlights adaptability, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic research team through both technical expertise and collaborative strengths.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Assistant

Rebel Sport
09.2023 - Current
  • Operated a POS system accurately and efficiently to maintain a high level of customer service.
  • Consistently achieved membership swipe rate targets on registers, as well as sales targets on floor.
  • Assisted with customer inquiries and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all.
  • Maintained an aesthetically pleasing and orderly store presentation to ensure customers were able to shop in a welcoming and streamlined environment.
  • Assisted customers in locating products within the store, as well as checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Collaborated with team to ensure all customer interactions were as positive and efficient as possible and their needs were satisfied.
  • Helped integrate new hires by passing on knowledge of how to operate registers and maintain store presentation.

Volunteer

Starlight Children's Foundation
09.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean and neat operational facilities to allow parents and children to have the best possible experience during their stay.
  • Worked with other volunteers and employees to coordinate a variety of games, crafts activities and other tasks for children.
  • Sanitised equipment and surfaces as needed and at the end of shifts to ensure safety of visitors and staff.
  • Organised toys and equipment and assembled shelving to maximise storage space.
  • Learned new skills to enrich experiences in the hospital such as making balloon animals and picking up new games.
  • Stayed up to date with all vaccination and training requirements to ensure the safety of both myself and those around me.
  • Ensured children and young people were safeguarded by upholding code of conduct and reporting all incidents when necessary.

Sales Assistant

Smiggle
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Operated a POS system to accurately and efficiently complete transactions including refunds and home deliveries.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for stock at other sites when necessary,
  • Created a welcoming environment by maintaining excellent store presentation and consistently and cheerfully greeting customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Western Australia
Perth, WA
11-2025

Skills

  • Experience with PC2 safety standards
  • PCR and gel electrophoresis expertise
  • Teamwork skills in diverse settings
  • Scientific writing and presentation
  • Effective communication skills
  • Cross-cultural adaptability
  • Effective time management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Sales Assistant

Rebel Sport
09.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Starlight Children's Foundation
09.2023 - Current

Sales Assistant

Smiggle
10.2022 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

University of Western Australia

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