Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
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Sophie Gallagher

Garden,NSW

Summary

Punctual Key Holder offers top skills in customer service and cash handling paired with outstanding multitasking and communication abilities. Responsible and mature individual with 8 years of experience enhancing store operations. Recognized for exceeding expectations and building customer loyalty.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Key Holder Supervisor

EB Games
Charlestown
08.2023 - Current
  • Incorporated product knowledge in sales process to maximize sales, units sold and dollar value of transactions.
  • Determined complete order accuracy by examining merchandise to verify price and quantity.
  • Researched out-of-stock items to find additional inventory in other store locations.
  • Trained and helped supervise staff to develop and maintain store revenue, team customer service skills and product knowledge.
  • Accomplished sales goals by engaging customers, delivering top-notch service and promoting special items.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Protected store assets by assisting with audits, routine cycle counts and physical inventory.
  • Mentored newly hired staff in upselling techniques to improve sales.
  • Assisted customers in locating products throughout the store.
  • Built lasting client relationships by organizing and planning sales events.

Retail Sales Associate

Aldi
Charlestown
02.2022 - Current
  • Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
  • Assisted customers by asking open-ended questions to understand needs and suggest suitable merchandise.
  • Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
  • Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
  • Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations when handling hazardous materials or working with heavy equipment.
  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Operated point-of-sale systems accurately to process payments from customers.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
  • Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Department Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
Hexham/Salamander Bay, NSW
01.2015 - 02.2022
  • STAT Manager, Hiring and training Manager, Promotions manger, Safe control and coin order, Customer complains control, First Aid Certificate, Fire Training Certificate, Certificate 3 in retail management, Leadership Course, Safety Coordinator

Skills

  • Great communication with customers whilst problem solving and delivering great customer recovery
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Has been employed with McDonald for 6 years from a crew person to a Department Manager
  • Punctual
  • Always arrives to work a minimum of 10 minutes early to begin setting myself up for the day
  • Well Presented Take pride in my dress and presentation First impressions are very important especially if you are the face of the business
  • Customer Service Management
  • Workplace Safety
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Customer Service

Additional Information

  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
  • Updated policies to reflect changing conditions and maintain optimal safety standards for all employees.
  • Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
  • Relationship building and management
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Strategies and goals
  • Staff Management
  • Policy and procedure adherence
  • Staff Development
  • Goals and performance
  • Order management
  • Motivated associates to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors through coaching and recognition.
  • Formulated pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities and determining additional needed sales promotions.
  • Developed empowering employee culture focused on equipping employees to independently meet customer needs

Certification

  • RSA
  • White Card
  • traffic control IMP
  • Traffic control TRC
  • first aid certificate
  • fire safety
  • food safety certificate

Timeline

Key Holder Supervisor

EB Games
08.2023 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Aldi
02.2022 - Current

Department Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
01.2015 - 02.2022
Sophie Gallagher