Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
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Sophie Sanderson

Sophie Sanderson

Wollongong,NSW

Summary

Accomplished store host and skin specialist with relevant experience in retail and customer service. Display exceptional communication skills, adept at building strong customer relationships and handling high-pressure situations. Notable success in enhancing store reputation through warm interactions and efficient problem-solving. Implemented innovative strategies to improve overall customer experience resulting in increased satisfaction rates and sales growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

STORE HOST

Mecca Brands
Wollongong, NSW
01.2022 - Current

As a store host that has now progressed onto being a skin specialist at Mecca Brands, I am committed to achieving the company's goal of helping customers feel, look and be their best, through embodying the brands core values. My responsibilities within the role include;

  • Providing both quick and in-depth consultations, where I connect customers with suitable products and provide advice based on their concerns.
  • Having excellent brand and product knowledge through education from Mecca Brands, to bring brand stories to life, enabling customers to feel confident in their purchasing decisions, and boosting brand sales.
  • Delivering exceptional customer service by creating an inviting environment where customers feel comfortable and attended to.
  • Working effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment to optimise customer satisfaction and loyalty through multi-serving, and upholding store presentation standards of stock and visual merchandising.

CHRISTMAS CASUAL

City Beach
Wollongong, NSW
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • My responsibilities in this role included;
  • Serving customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Gaining customer trust and confidence by demonstrating a compelling and composed professional demeanour.
  • Attending to general upkeep of the store including visual merchandising expectations were met and stock was displayed appropriately.

FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF

Ruh Café
Wollongong, NSW
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • My responsibilities in this role included;
  • Efficiently multitasking both in a team and independently to prepare food and beverages, take orders, run/ deliver food and drinks, clear tables, assist customers, handle any customer complaints, and ensure general upkeep of the store.
  • Dealing with third parties and making judgements to order appropriate stock independently.
  • Opening and closing of store each shift.

Education

Bachelor of Communication and Media - Marketing Communication and Advertising

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
06-2025

High School Certificate -

St Mary Star of The Sea College
Wollongong, NSW
11-2021

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Visual merchandising
  • Brand management
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving
  • Sales proficiency
  • Customer satisfaction measurement
  • Cross-selling
  • Adaptability
  • Safety awareness

References

Eleanor Chinn, 2IC at Mecca Maxima Wollongong, 0447773576

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

  • 2x 2024 Mecca Values Awards Nominations

Certification

Google Skillshop Industry Certifications;

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Trailhead badge certifications;

Customer journey basics, Content Strategy Development, Brand Voice and Tone, Storytelling for Content Marketing, Artificial Intelligence for Advertisers, Artificial Intelligence for Marketing, Google Analytics Basics, Google Analytics Reports & Dashboards, Understand your Web Users with Google Analytics, Content Analytics and Intelligence, Digital Marketing Roadmap Development.

Timeline

STORE HOST

Mecca Brands
01.2022 - Current

CHRISTMAS CASUAL

City Beach
01.2022 - 12.2022

FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF

Ruh Café
01.2021 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Communication and Media - Marketing Communication and Advertising

University of Wollongong

High School Certificate -

St Mary Star of The Sea College
Sophie Sanderson