Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Rachel Yap

Summary

Proven leader with extensive experience in retail and financial sectors, notably at Singapore Pools Pte Ltd, where I enhanced operations and customer satisfaction. Skilled in staff management and customer relations. My adeptness in money handling and fostering team motivation has consistently driven positive outcomes. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals.Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Singapore Pools Pte Ltd
10.2021 - Current
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.

Team Leader (Service & Admin)

NTUC Fairprice Co-operative
08.2015 - 10.2021

-In charge of the cashiers schedules and arrangement of manpower

-Preparation of daily sales report to the management

-Ensure the accuracy of the staff payroll via TMS

-Handle cash float in and out and tally the amount at the end of the day

-Replying email and handle all admin tasks

-Handle all customers enquiry and feedback

-Lead a group of cashiers to achieve the best customer service to the customers

opening and closing of store

-ordering of stocks

Casino Senior Croupier

Resort World Sentosa
09.2009 - 05.2015
  • Collected and distributed losing and winning bets by calculating odds and payouts.
  • Dealing table games
  • Upheld high standards of personal appearance, punctuality, and professionalism in accordance with casino policies.
  • Conducted smooth table operation by efficiently dealing cards, spinning roulette wheels, or managing other gaming equipment as needed.
  • Promoted customer retention and satisfaction
  • Dealt cards and compared hands to determine winners of games such as blackjack.
  • Controlled equipment such as roulette wheels to run games.

Personal Financial Consultant

Hong Leong Bank Berhad
08.2006 - 04.2007
  • Advised clients on portfolio allocation and various investment types.
  • Improved overall branch performance by contributing to team sales goals and proactively seeking new business opportunities through networking events and referrals.
  • Developed customized budgeting strategies that helped clients achieve debt reduction goals while maintaining their desired lifestyle.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to maximize satisfaction.


HR and Admin Assistant

Asian Overland Services & Tour
07.2005 - 07.2006
  • Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Ordering stationaries

Retail Assistant

Kinokuniya Bookstore
08.2004 - 02.2005
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns and online order
  • Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Interacted with customers proactively, identifying needs and offering suitable product recommendations.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, adhering to company policies while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced store appearance through diligent merchandising and regular upkeep of displays.
  • Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere through courteous interactions with both customers and fellow staff members.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Linguistic

National University Of Malaysia (UKM)
Malaysia
08.2004

Skills

  • Money Handling
  • Customer Relations
  • Team motivation
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Staff Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Operations Management
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Retail Operations
  • Retail Operations Management
  • Cost Control
  • Computer Skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Customer Service
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Employee Coaching and Mentoring

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieve branch KPI by completing daily operation task with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Achieve Fairprice Finest Gold Customer Service Award in year 2021.

Certification

WSQ Certification:

Year 2024:

1-Pastry Preparation-1

2-Pastry Preparation-2


Year 2023:

1-Service Coaching


Year 2019

1-Follow Food and Beverage Safety and Hygiene Policies and Procedure


Year 2017

1-Assess Competence

2-Facilitate Workplace Learning


Year 2016

1-Apply Security Practice

2-Handle Merchandise Display

3-Interact with customer

4-Maintain Professional Image

5-Perform point of sale Operations

6-Sell products and service

7-Work Effectively in the Retail Environment


Year 2015

1-Deliver Table Game

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Advanced (C1)
Malay
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Singapore Pools Pte Ltd
10.2021 - Current

Team Leader (Service & Admin)

NTUC Fairprice Co-operative
08.2015 - 10.2021

Casino Senior Croupier

Resort World Sentosa
09.2009 - 05.2015

Personal Financial Consultant

Hong Leong Bank Berhad
08.2006 - 04.2007

HR and Admin Assistant

Asian Overland Services & Tour
07.2005 - 07.2006

Retail Assistant

Kinokuniya Bookstore
08.2004 - 02.2005

Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Linguistic

National University Of Malaysia (UKM)
Rachel Yap