Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Selected Achievements
Key Capabilities
References
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Susan Day

St Mary's,Tasmania

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Adhering to all Workplace Policies and procedures to have the best outcomes for all Parties .

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mentor /Job Coach

Asuria St Helens
09.2023 - Current
  • Working with a diverse range of Job Seekers to assist them in Gaining meaningful Employment, Through Building Self Esteem and presenting them with Opportunities for Training and upskilling
  • Adhering to all Compliance within the Employment services Regulations including Privacy and Ethics Codes
  • Mitigating Challenging Situations through my Conflict Resolution Skills to Create Best Outcomes for all Parties and to ensure my Job seekers are always Treated with Respect and Empathy at all times, adjusting to many different situations On a Daily basis
  • Maintaining my Own office to a High Standard of presentation and Working Autonomously 5 days per week
  • Managing my time to ensure all my Daily Tasks were Completed including Daily Admin Duties and Reports
  • Conflict Training through Asuria 2024

Café/Retail Allrounder

The Purple Possum
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Continuously seek opportunities for improvement and innovation, striving to exceed customer expectations and elevate the dining experience
  • Maintain high standards of quality and consistency in food preparation and create cakes and quiches according to recipes, paying attention to detail in decoration and presentation
  • Adhere to strict food safety guidelines, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of ingredients and regularly clean and sanitize workspaces, utensils, and equipment to maintain a safe and hygienic environment
  • Provide attentive and friendly service to customers at the retail counter and process transactions accurately and efficiently using the POS system
  • Propose and develop new initiatives aimed at enhancing the cafe's offerings and attracting a wider customer base.

Business Owner/Manager

Malanda Collective
04.2021 - 03.2023
  • Managed the operations of the Green Fields Site at Malanda Collective as Business Owner/Manager from April 2021 to March 2023
  • Led a team of 20 staff members, overseeing their performance, providing guidance, and conducting recruitment efforts
  • Orchestrated daily ordering for diverse departments including Café, Plants, Homewares, and Gifts, ensuring consistent inventory levels and product availability
  • Engaged in proactive negotiations and communication with suppliers to expand the range of new products and enhance procurement processes
  • Played a pivotal role in driving business growth by effectively maintaining Gross Profit (GP) margins and implementing strategies to minimize shrinkage
  • Ensured strict compliance with council health and safety regulations, actively promoting a safe and secure working environment
  • Proficiently managed payroll and superannuation using Xero accounting software, ensuring accurate and timely processing.

Fresh Food Manager

SPAR Supermarket
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Managed the Fresh Food Departments (Deli, Produce, Hot Food) as the Fresh Food Manager from August 2020 to April 2021
  • Supervised and led a team of 16 staff members, overseeing their performance, offering guidance, and conducting recruitment activities
  • Executed daily ordering procedures for various departments, facilitating efficient inventory management and liaising with fresh food suppliers
  • Effectively engaged in negotiations and communication with suppliers to expand the range of new products and improve procurement processes
  • Assumed responsibility for driving business growth by skillfully maintaining Gross Profit (GP) margins and implementing strategies to minimize shrinkage
  • Ensured strict compliance with council health and safety regulations across all departments, guaranteeing a secure and compliant work environment.

Fresh Food Manager

Kuranda Food works
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Led and managed a team of 16 staff members, overseeing their performance, providing guidance, and conducting recruitment activities
  • Orchestrated daily ordering processes for various departments, ensuring optimal inventory levels, and maintaining effective communication with fresh food suppliers
  • Skilfully engaged in negotiations with suppliers for new product ranging and enhancement of procurement processes, including regular Supplier Visits
  • Assumed accountability for driving business growth by effectively managing Gross Profit (GP) margins and implementing strategies to minimize shrinkage
  • Conducted routine stocktaking activities to maintain precise inventory records, ensuring consistent product availability and preventing shortages
  • Upheld the Fresh Food Departments to corporate standards, consistently delivering high-quality products and services.

Education

Skills

  • Cash Handling
  • Customer Service
  • Communication Skills
  • Staff Management
  • Sales
  • Retail Functions
  • Problem-Solving
  • Behavioral Management
  • Individual Tutoring
  • Career Counseling
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Records Management
  • Case Management
  • Life Skills Development
  • Activity planning skills
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Salesmanship
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Effective Leadership
  • Empathetic Approach
  • Organization

Selected Achievements

  • Led a cross-functional team to achieve a high customer satisfaction rate, acknowledged for exceptional service and quality.
  • Pioneered the opening of the Green Fields Site, from concept to execution, achieving growth in footfall and revenue within the first year of operation.
  • Elevated brand awareness through strategic Facebook marketing campaigns, contributing to an increase in social media engagement and customer interactions.
  • Implemented comprehensive health and safety measures across all departments, resulting in zero health code violations and consistent compliance with regulations.
  • Grew multiple businesses through increased range and the implementation of department standards while maintaining gross profit margins and minimizing waste.

Key Capabilities

  • Customer Service: able to build strong stakeholder relationships that create new business opportunities; experienced in troubleshooting any issues that occur during the customer process to maintain the relationship.
  • Communication Skills: offers the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and communicate in a cross-cultural manner with people across all aspects of the business, including customers.
  • Staff Management: able to train, supervise and mentor staff to ensure performance management outcomes are achieved and to delegate responsibilities to ensure team performance remains strong – skilled in gross profit reports, waste, and sales growth reports with the ability to read and interpret store backend reports.
  • Retail Functions: able to support a culture of quality customer service and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the services provided and identify and respond quickly to customer needs – knowledge of Grocery Manager Program, MYOB, Excel and other accounting programs.
  • Problem-Solving: able to apply analysis and critical thinking skills to make evidence-based recommendations and find solutions while responding to changing priorities and environments.
  • Case Management and Adhering to Strict Compliance and Privacy polices .
  • Mitigating Difficult Situations through Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Empathy and Guidance when needed even in difficult Situations

References

Strong references on request

Certification

  • WWVP
  • Police Check .

Accomplishments

  • Winner- Best new and Emerging Business Tablelands FNQ 2021 ( Malanda Collective )

Affiliations

  • Sustainable Living
  • Organic Gardening Principles
  • Keeping Fit /Gym

Timeline

Mentor /Job Coach

Asuria St Helens
09.2023 - Current

Café/Retail Allrounder

The Purple Possum
06.2023 - 09.2023

Business Owner/Manager

Malanda Collective
04.2021 - 03.2023

Fresh Food Manager

SPAR Supermarket
08.2020 - 04.2021

Fresh Food Manager

Kuranda Food works
01.2020 - 07.2020

Susan Day