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Ilia Sietsma

Spotswood,VIC

Summary

Experienced retail professional with a strong customer service and sales background. Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional in-store experiences and build strong customer relationships. Adaptable and team-oriented, with a passion for assisting customers in finding the perfect products. Proficient in point-of-sale operations, merchandising, and maintaining a polished and organized retail environment.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Staff

Aspen Medical
  • Placement) -Administration/reception
  • January 2021
  • In hotel quarantine
  • Enter staff into system for testing
  • Facilitate staff on night shift and liaison with hotel staff when needed
  • Organise pick up and drop off of samples
  • Ensure proper PPE and sanitization processes are followed in my area
  • 1 month placement

Retail Sales Assistant

Leays
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Performed fittings for bras while ensuring customer comfort.
  • Implemented store policies regarding customer service and returns, ensuring consistency in operations.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
  • Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems to ensure accurate sales reporting.

Retail Sales Assistant

Bevilles Jewellers
10.2024 - 03.2025

Rehired after relocation.

Front of House/ Barista

BLD Tuckerbox
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Prepared and served high-quality beverages, ensuring customer satisfaction with each order.
  • Operated espresso machines and grinders efficiently to maintain product consistency.
  • Managed cash register, processed transactions accurately, and handled customer inquiries.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area, following health and safety regulations rigorously.
  • Supported team operations with multitasking across cleaning, customer service, and prep

Retail Sales Assistant

Bevilles Jewellers
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by offering tailored product recommendations
  • Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently, managing cash, EFTPOS, and gift card transactions
  • Ensured appealing product displays and promotional signage were maintained daily
  • Restocked merchandise and supported regular stocktakes and sales changeovers
  • Worked collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment to meet sales goals



Link Group
1 1 - 05.2024
  • Process Superannuation claims
  • Check identification (through Green ID and certified ID)
  • Identify issues with applications
  • Manage incoming and outgoing emails
  • 2 month placement

Retail Salesperson

Chiropedic Bedding
11.2021 - 11.2023
  • Recognised as Top Salesperson of 2022
  • Performed managerial duties for periods when the manager was absent
  • Performed cashier duties, such as ringing up sales, processing payments and issuing receipts.
  • Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
  • Tracked inventory levels throughout the day and restocked items as needed.
  • Cross-sold products to boost overall sales purchases.

Administration Assistant/Technical Support Representative

Hays Recruitment/
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • Performed data entry tasks accurately within specified timeframes.
  • Took a high level of inbound phone calls professionally, while using problem solving skills to assist in tech support operations.
  • Worked efficiently in several teams to improve workflow and achieve KPI targets
  • Used Team Viewer to diagnose technical issues.
  • Performed mailroom tasks, including receiving and sorting letters



Aware Super
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Perform mailroom duties(scanning, franking, sorting etc.)
  • Process superstream payments, rollovers and other payments
  • Ensure all forms are filled in correctly
  • Liaise with different teams including finance and follow up teams
  • 5 month placement for EOFY

NAB
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Placement) — Data entry temp position, Create new lease quotes after 6 month COVID deferral
  • Ensure all forms are filled in correctly
  • Conduct complicated processes in accordance to proper practise
  • 3 month placement

Technical Support Officer

National Australian Bank/Advantedge
09.2020 - 03.2020
  • Take inbound phone calls, make inbound phone calls
  • Provide thorough support and problem resolution
  • As well as troubleshoot
  • Organise callbacks with customers to further investigate issues
  • Work with other departments to communicate issues and fixes
  • Create and update cases and profiles
  • Respond to email cases
  • Arrange meetings and appointments
  • Interpret data and work with coworkers to improve customer experience and use of the platform

Customer Service Officer

Commonwealth Bank
03.2019 - 04.2019
  • Take inbound phone calls
  • De-escalate situations of high emotion
  • Use Commonwealth security practices efficiently and accurately
  • Input data
  • Use navigation system

Retail Assistant

Green Collect
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Customer Service
  • Recommending products, resolving complaints
  • Using cash registers and point of sale
  • Attention to detail
  • Product design and organisation
  • Closing the shop
  • Cash reconciliation, cleaning, security.

Team Member

McDonalds
11.2016 - 11.2017
  • Communication with staff and customers in a fast paced environment
  • Safe food preparation, assembly and presentation
  • Handling currency and credit card transactions quickly and accurately.

Education

Certificate of Art History -

Curtin University
01.2024

Bachelor in Psychology And Counselling -

Edith Cowan University
Online
07-2027

Skills

  • Cash handling
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Phone etiquette
  • Retail sales

Timeline

Retail Sales Assistant

Leays
05.2025 - 09.2025

Retail Sales Assistant

Bevilles Jewellers
10.2024 - 03.2025

Front of House/ Barista

BLD Tuckerbox
07.2024 - 10.2024

Retail Sales Assistant

Bevilles Jewellers
02.2024 - 06.2024

Retail Salesperson

Chiropedic Bedding
11.2021 - 11.2023

Aware Super
03.2021 - 07.2021

NAB
10.2020 - 12.2020

Technical Support Officer

National Australian Bank/Advantedge
09.2020 - 03.2020

Administration Assistant/Technical Support Representative

Hays Recruitment/
03.2020 - 07.2021

Customer Service Officer

Commonwealth Bank
03.2019 - 04.2019

Retail Assistant

Green Collect
07.2018 - 10.2018

Team Member

McDonalds
11.2016 - 11.2017

Administrative Staff

Aspen Medical

Link Group
1 1 - 05.2024

Certificate of Art History -

Curtin University

Bachelor in Psychology And Counselling -

Edith Cowan University
Ilia Sietsma