CURRICULUM
VITAE
OF
LOUISE RALL
LOUISE RALL, Manager
Estcourt, 3310, South Africa, 067*******, **********@*****.*** SUMMARY Dedicated Manager with over 7 years of experience in retail management and customer service. Proficient in overseeing staff, handling inventory, and ensuring smooth store operations, demonstrated by successfully managing teams of up to 8 employees. Proven track record of maintaining accurate financial records and enhancing customer satisfaction. Ready to bring strong organizational skills and a solution-oriented mindset to contribute effectively in a managerial role.
WORK EXPERIENCE
08/2024 – Present Manager, Maize Meal Shop Estcourt
• Orchestrated daily opening and closing procedures for the store
• Supervised a dedicated team of 5 permanent staff members and 3 temporary staff during peak periods
• Managed inventory orders and efficiently received stock
• Conducted comprehensive daily stock takes and maintained manual spreadsheet records
• Balanced financial transactions against the stock sheet detailing items sold
• Prepared cash for banking on a daily basis
02/2010 – 08/2015 Receptionist / Personal Assistant, Car Towing Estcourt
• Coordinated all staff and mail operations with precision
• Processed payroll and produced pay slips accurately
• Provided exceptional customer service by attending to client inquiries via phone
• Promptly responded to emails, ensuring timely communication
• Managed debtors’ invoices and facilitated smooth payment processes 04/2017 – 12/2019 Manager, Bubbles and Pearls Estcourt
• Directed operations of a retail store specializing in bath salts and novelty items
• Oversaw purchasing and stock receiving processes to optimise inventory levels
• Executed detailed stock takes and implemented strategic pricing of goods EDUCATION
04/2017 – 12/2019 Estcourt High School Estcourt
High School Certificate (Grade 10), General Education.
• Completed studies from grade 8 to grade 10, finishing grade 10 via correspondence. SKILLS Stock management Order management
Spreadsheet management Professional body piercing
Team leadership Customer service
Communication Responsibility