Placement Year
Locations
Preferred Job Roles
Experience and Skills
Experience Length
6 months
Availability
15/10/2019
Education
BSc (Hons) Economics with Banking (University of Greenwich, 2016/2019)
First year achievements: Macroeconomics (2:1), Microeconomics (2:1). I have also
Passed the AIELTS (Advanced International English Language Testing System) to demonstrate my advanced level of English.
Mathematics and Informatics pathway (Mihail Kogalniceanu National College, Romania, 2011/2015). A-level equivalent in: Mathematics (9.35/10), Chemistry (8.15/10), IT, Romanian (9.35/10).
Employment
May 2017/Jan 2019– Sales Assistant – NYS Collection, Westfield Shopping Centre
Position based at major sunglass and eyewear company in busy retail centre.
Achieved Top Seller Award in recognition for consistently exceeding sales goals
Converting customer inquiries into in-store sales using negotiation skills
Sales and upselling of accessories, including eyewear cases and assorted items
Visual merchandising of stock, creating appealing seasonal displays to increase customer sales
Cashiering duties, accurate processing of card and cash payments with PIN and contactless methods in a timely manner
Creating a welcoming friendly environment for customers, ensuring a positive customer experience
Utilising strong sales techniques to market products effectively and increase sales
Advising customers on glasses stock, availability and assisting them to locate flattering items according to their style preferences
Demonstrated ability to work without supervision as well as within diverse team
Stock pricing, counting, replenishment and seasonal rotation to ensure store has full supply of sale items at all times, notifying manager when availability is low
Unpacking and transporting stock items for display according to Health and Safety procedures
Sep 2016/Jan 2017 – Sales Assistant – Boux Avenue, Oxford Circus
Position based at key central London store for lingerie, nightwear and swimwear retailer.
Meeting and greeting customers at store entry to ensure they have a positive customer experience
Providing detailed information about product range, including sizing, styles and promotional offers
Upselling of accessories and matching items to increase sales
Bra fitting; delivering exceptional customer service by providing individualized fitting support and helping customers choose the right products for their needs
Building positive relationships with customers to increase loyalty and return business
Cashiering duties, accurate processing of card and cash payments with PIN and contactless methods in a timely manner
Stock pricing and replenishment, maintaining stock levels at all times due to centrality of store and high activity level
Organizing stock according to current offers and seasonal placement
Consistently meeting sales targets whilst carrying out duties in professional manner
Jan 2017/May 2017 – Sales Assistant – Jack & Jones, Westfield Shopping Centre
Providing exceptional customer service, processing card and cash sales payments
Advising customers as to current trends to maximize purchases and assisting with changing rooms stock queries
Maintaining clean and tidy store, organizing stock to ensure ease of location and presentation for customers and creating an optimal buying environment
Visual merchandising of sales racks to increase customer engagement
Stock replenishment to ensure stock levels maintained at all times