Sophie Johnstone

Known for their cosy pyjamas and playful designs, Peter Alexander has cultivated my retail, stock management and visual merchandising skills. As a Sales Assistant/PIC, some of my roles and responsibilities include;

• Assisting customers in-store and over the phone, supported by my product and fabric knowledge.
• Maintaining visual merchandising standards, following the allocated brief whilst implementing my own creative flair when needed.
• Assisting and leading day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members to achieve daily sales targets, and provide customers with the best in-store experience.
• Increased efficiency by assisting management tasks such as floor changes, receiving stock, organizing the backroom, and replenishing merchandise on the sales floor.

Sidekicker is an online platform providing casual and temporary staff to businesses across a range of industries. I've worked for a variety of clients, including Woolworth's, TrueNorth Logistics and Chemist Warehouse. My roles included Click and Collect/Online fulfillment and Warehouse Pick-Packing.

• Supported company growth by quickly adapting to new roles and industries, showcasing versatility as a Temp/Casual Worker.
• Coordinated order processing and fulfillment to ensure it is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up or delivery.
• Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness, this is supported by over 80 5 star rated shifts through various Temp/Casual roles.

Tim Horton's Children's Camp is a charity organization designed to provide a fulfilling camp experience for youths across Canada.

• Supervised daily camp activities, ensuring safety and engagement for all participants.
• Evaluated camper needs and provided tailored support to promote inclusivity and participation.
• Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
• Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
• Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.

Bear Park is an early childhood learning centre that focuses on play-based pre school learning and child-led exploration. As a reliever I supported qualified early childhood teachers when support was needed.

• Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Fostered a nurturing environment that promoted emotional well-being and positive peer interactions among children.
• Assisted lead educators in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and daily activities.
• Led small group activities encouraging social interaction, teamwork, and problem-solving skills among children.
• Supported early language development through storytelling, reading books, and engaging children in interactive conversations.

PAK'nSAVE Lincoln Road is one of New Zealand's largest supermarkets. In this role I primarily worked in the checkout department, also assisting in restocking on the shop floor and at the impulse lines by the checkout. I competed in Checker Of the Year 2021 recognised for my fast and efficient scanning skills.

• Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
• Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
• Maintained clean and organized checkout area to ensure optimal workflow.
• Reduced wait times for customers through swift transaction processing and multitasking abilities.

• NCEA Level 1- Achieved with Merit (2016)
• NCEA Level 2- Achieved with Merit (2017)
• NCEA Level 3- Achieved with Merit (2018)
• Recipient of Top Scholar in Media Studies (2016)
• Recipient of Top Scholar in Media Studies (2018)
• XI Girls Football Team (2016) and (2018)