26 years retail experience where off 16 years management positions
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE OF Elmaré Mc Alister
Name: Elmaré Mc Alister
ID no: 741-***-**** 084
Address: * *********** ****
Morningside
East London
South Africa
Cell: 079-****-***
Email: ***************@*****.***
Age: 45
Gender: Female
Drivers : Yes
Nationality: South African
Race: White
Languages: English, Afrikaans
Education
1994
Vredenburg High School (Vredenburg)
Subjects: 1. English (Second Language HG)
2. Afrikaans (First Language HG)
3. Biology
4. Typing
5. Needlework
6. Geography
Skills & Abilities
MANAGEMENT
I have 26 years experience (15 years of management) Operating and facilitation within multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural working Environments where cross-disciplinary communication is required and effective use is made of inputs from all different disciplines.
Furthermore, I have in-depth knowledge and experience concerning management and supervisory positions.
Microsoft Office including MS Word, MS Excel & MS Outlook.
Excellent Customer service
People Skills
Time Management: Working in a fast moving environment has helped me become proficient
in optimizing the time available to effectively meet set targets and deadlines.
SALES
Communication Skills:
I have developed quality verbal communication skills – English & Afrikaans
Analytical skills:
The ability to think analytically is a fundamental aspect in any problem solving situation. My ability to
Think analytically developed during my studies and work experience and I’m able to apply this in many problem solving situations that arise in the workplace
LEADERSHIP
I have experience in operating and facilitation within multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural working Environments where cross-disciplinary communication is required and effective use is made of inputs
From all different disciplines.
Furthermore, I have in-depth knowledge and experience concerning...
Microsoft Office including MS Word, MS Excel & MS Outlook.
Customer service
People Skills
Time Management & Planning: Working in a fast moving environment has helped me become proficient in optimizing the time available to effectively meet set targets and deadlines.
WORK EXPERIENCE
STORE MANAGER MR PRICE GROUP OCTOBER 2012 – AUGUST 2020
Job description
I am responsible for all administration; I also assist in sales as well as excellent customer care, reaching store targets, personal targets & also ordering of stock as required from day to day analysis. Schedules for staff rosters, timesheet management, KPI
Daily tasks typically involved
Sales representative
Staff management / Training of Staff
Dealing with customer complaints & compliments
Liaising with Head office resolve any urgent issues
IBT in & IBT out / Stocktaking / GRV’s / ordering of Stock for customers and showroom
Merchandising & window display visuals
Cashing up / Banking / Petty Cash
Banking
Issuing & redeeming of credit notes
Reason for leaving: Resigned due to personal reasons.
WORK EXPERIENCE (continue)
ADMIN /STOCK MANAGER /SUPERVISOR SALESFLOOR CUM BOOKS MARCH 2009 - SEPTEMBER 2012
Job description
I was responsible for all administration; I also assisted in sales as well as excellent customer care, reaching store targets, personal targets & also ordering of stock as required from day to day analysis.
Schedules for staff rosters, timesheet management, KPI
Daily tasks typically involved
Sales representative
Dealing with customer complaints & compliments
Liaising with manager & customers to resolve any urgent issues
GRV’s & GRS
IBT in & IBT out
Merchandising & window display visuals
Cashing up
Banking
Issuing & redeeming of credit notes
Stocktaking
Reason for leaving: Better work opportunity at Mr Price Group
BRANCH MANAGER JOSHUA DOORE (Grahamstown ) APRIL 2004 – FEBRUARY 2009
Job description
I assist with administration when required, as well as sales & excellent customer service, analysis of stock on hand & training staff.
Daily tasks typically involved
All management duties. Turnover/Sales/Ordering of Stock.
Dealing with customer queries & enquiries
Liaising with Head Office / to resolve any urgent issues
GRV’s & GRS
IBT in & IBT out
Merchandising & window display visuals
Cashing up
Banking
Issuing & redeeming of credit notes
Stocktaking
Booking out repairs & receiving of repairs
Reason for leaving: Divorced husband and moved to East London to start a new chapter in my life.
From December 1994 – 2003
Supervisor at Spar, casual at FNB, Capturing data for Municipality auditor in my free time, worked at Post Office.
REFERENCES
Mr Price Group – Gert Gouws (Regional Area manager)
Cum Books Hemingways – Alta Smith (Regional manager)
JD Group – Zelma Boshoff Gouws (Regional Area manager)
Post Office – Francois Hay (Postmaster)
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