kelly hems

  • Retail Supervisor
  • London
  • 15 Jul, 2024
Full time, Part time Customer Service Retail

Personal Summary

I am a collaborative and sales-driven professional with over three years of experience in fast-paced retail environments. I am eager to advance into a supervisor/management role. I excel in team collaboration, possess exceptional communication skills, and have a strong ability to provide outstanding customer service. My adaptability and resilience allow me to handle various customer interactions effectively, both in-person and over the phone. I am enthusiastic about creating a positive customer experience and look forward to contributing my skills to an organization.

Skills

  • Collaborator
  • Resilience
  • Merchandising
  • Adaptability
  • Customer Service

Licenses and certifications

  • NCFE Employability Skills, Level 1, Step Ahead Recruitment, 2024
  • NCFE Understanding excellence in Customer Service for Hospitality, Level 2, Step Ahead Recruitment, 2024
  • Civil Service Swap, The Adult College, 2022
  • PTTLS Level 4, 5E Ltd, 2015-2016
  • E.C.D.L Level 2, 5E Ltd, 2015

Work Experience

Sales Assistant (Volunteer)
May 2024 - Present Sue Ryder, Dagenham
  • Organized donated items for the sales floor, maintaining order and tidiness.
  • Managing stock levels to ensure product availability for customers. 
  • Conducting cash and card transactions, asisting customers with their purchases. 
  • Providing support and guidance to new volunteers. 
  • Handling customer inquiries in-person and over the phone.
Sales Advisor
Jan 2017 - Jan 2018 Debenhams, Thurrock

Managed customer complaints and feedback to improve service quality.

  • Promoted Debenham's loyalty card scheme to customers.
  • Processed cash and card payments using the EPOS system.
  • Organized sales floor displays for customer visibility and accessibility.
Sales Assistant
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 Card Factory, Dagenham
  • Provided exceptional customer service to meet sales targets. 
  • Monitored inventory levels and ensured product availability.
  • Processed sales transactions and upsold products at the till.
  • Priced and merchandised products accurately.

Education

Employability Skills
May 2024 - May 2024 Step Ahead Recruitment
N.C.F.E Understanding excellence in Customer service for Hospitality.
Feb 2024 - Feb 2024 Step Ahead Recruitment