Retail professional with extensive experience in managing store operations and leading teams to achieve sales goals. Experienced with team leadership, customer relations, and retail operations management. Known for strong commitment to collaboration and adaptability to changing retail environments. Proven skills in inventory management and customer service excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Supervisor / Operation Executive
Plain Supplies
04.2021 - Current
Team Management
Customer Management: Drive sales through engagement of customers, suggestive selling, and sharing product knowledge
Staff Development & Training; Oversee recruitment and training of new employees
Operation Management;
Supported inventory management tasks including ordering stock items and conducting physical inventory counts ensuring proper stock levels.
Trained new employees on store policies, procedures, and sales techniques to enhance their performance.
Oversee day-to-day operations
Set policies and processes - SOPs for team to follow
Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance
In charge of scheduling & doing payroll for part timers
Liaising with stockists; handling purchase orders & other invoices
Organizing and delegating assignments to team members
Making operational and process decisions
Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills
Cashiering, stock take & other ad-hoc duties
Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
Setting up for events; maintaining the aesthetic appearance regardless of a small space following the brand's aesthetics
Store layout; Defining, designing and implementing a creative visual merchandising strategy by creating appealing and eye-catching visual displays that lead the customer through the entire store
Boosted store sales through effective merchandising, product placement, and promotional displays.
Kept merchandise fresh by monitoring use of proper stock rotation procedures and setting up promotions to move out aging products.
Scheduled workers and delegated assignments to effectively meet expected customer and business demands.
Analyzed sales reports to identify trends and opportunities for increased revenue generation within the retail space.
Adapted staffing schedules according to peak hours and seasonal demands for optimal customer service coverage.
Reduced employee turnover rate by fostering a positive work environment with open communication channels.
Improved customer satisfaction scores with personalized service and prompt resolution of complaints.
Bubble tea Barista cum Retail Associate
The Care Svc (Neuemart x The Alley)
08.2020 - 04.2022
Team Leader role: Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Manage bubble tea outlet & scheduling
Training of new employees
Developed strong rapport with customers through active engagement and attentive listening, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Ordering & stock take
Minimized spoilage with proper use of first-in-first-out stock procedures.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized assistance and product recommendations.
Streamlined store operations by organizing merchandise displays for optimal visibility and accessibility.
Retail Associate
Refash
11.2019 - 05.2020
One man show, working independently
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining balanced registers and reducing discrepancies during shift changes.
Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Assisted in the training of new associates to ensure they quickly became knowledgeable about products and policies.
Retail Associate
I-13 Concept Pte Ltd
01.2019 - 08.2019
Carry out ad-hoc duties: Cashiering & daily housekeeping
Attending to customers; ensuring high level of customer satisfaction
Maintained a clean and welcoming store environment to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
Achieve daily sales target/monthly sales target
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Commission based
Retail Associate
Times the Bookshop
08.2017 - 06.2018
Carry out ad-hoc duties: includes cashiering, stocking up of items & ensuring the store cleanliness
Stock Take
Gift wrapping
Attending to customers
Retail Associate
Uchino International Pte Ltd
11.2016 - 03.2017
Carry out ad-hoc duties: includes cashiering, stocking up of items & ensuring store cleanliness
Working independently
Attending to customers
Gift wrapping
Education
Visual Merchandising [incomplete]
Institute of Technical Education
O Levels -
Hong Kah Secondary School
01.2016
Skills
Fast Learner & Adaptability
Customer service management
Task delegation
Store organization
Inventory control
Staff training and development
Scheduling and timekeeping
Promotions and marketing
Sales strategy development
Product merchandising
Languages
English
Malay
Chinese (able to understand, not proficient in writing)
Teacher English/Special Education 9th Grade at Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High SchoolTeacher English/Special Education 9th Grade at Fort Plain Jr./Sr. High School