Jessie Priest
BARMERA
Summary
Motivated retail trainee with experience in diverse retail settings. Gained knowledge of inventory management, point-of-sale procedures, and customer service. Showcased ability to adapt quickly to new processes and procedures while delivering quality service to customers. Contributed positively towards achieving team sales targets consistently.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Trainee
BERRI PLAZA NEWSAGENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHICS
BERRI
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting and purchasing merchandise.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Monitored stock levels, placed orders for new items as required.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items, and offer store credit.
- Conducted stock takes and maintained accurate inventory records.
- Performed regular price checks on items throughout the store.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Answered phone calls to help customers.
- Opened and closed store as required before and after shift
Apprentice Hairdresser
CINDY'S HAIR AND BEAUTY
BERRI
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Recommended new styles or trends based on customer requests.
- Advised clients on home care products for their hair type.
- Managed cash register transactions accurately.
- Bleached, dyed or tinted hair using applicator or brush.
- Provided friendly customer service throughout the entire appointment process.
- Attended workshops and in-service training to keep up-to-date on current cosmetology trends and techniques.
- Organised workstations and ensured that they were well stocked with necessary supplies.
- Developed new styles and techniques.
Restaurant Waiter
PAN 2 PLATE CATERING
KINGSTON
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
- Relayed orders to service bar and kitchen via point-of-sale register system.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Greeted customers, provided menus and answered questions about menu items.
- Calculated charges, issued table checks, and collected payments from customers.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Resolved customer complaints in a polite manner according to company policy.
- Answered phone calls providing information about restaurant services, hours of operation, menu items .
Education
High School Diploma -
Berri Regional Secondary College
Berri, SA12-2024
Skills
- Cash handling
- Sales techniques
- Inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Product knowledge
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- POS system operation
- Adaptability and resilience
- Customer assistance
Affiliations
- Netball
- Basketball
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- P2 License holder
Accomplishments
- School leader, 2019
- School sports house leader for 2022 and 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Trainee
BERRI PLAZA NEWSAGENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHICS
12.2023 - Current
Apprentice Hairdresser
CINDY'S HAIR AND BEAUTY
02.2023 - 10.2023
Restaurant Waiter
PAN 2 PLATE CATERING
01.2019 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Berri Regional Secondary College
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