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Abbie Garrod

Bracknell

Summary

Dedicated and driven Manager with outstanding customer service and decision-making abilities. Known for a strong work ethic, professionalism, and initiative. Detail-orientated, team player with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high accuracy. Adaptable to new environments, maintaining positive and approachable demeanour.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Gallery manager

Iris Galerie
Windsor, Berkshire
06.2025 - Current
  • Securing high-value sales to drive revenue growth and strengthen client relationships.
  • Resolving customer complaints and inquires through face to face interactions and email.
  • Providing exceptional customer service by assessing individual needs and delivering tailored solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Supporting and training new team members ensuring comprehensive on-boarding process.
  • Overseeing stock management responsibilities.
  • Conducting and coordinating store audits.
  • Cashing up at the end of each day to reconcile customer payments with sales.
  • Assuming acting manager responsibilities. Motivating the team and and constantly coaching to help strengthen each team member.
  • Joining Weekly Trading Meetings to discuss the previous week and set goals for the upcoming week.
  • Visual merchandising

Team Leader

Iris Galerie
Camden, London
07.2023 - 05.2025

Waitress

Gourmet Burger Kitchen
Bracknell, Berkshire
02.2023 - 07.2023

Waitress

Dehesa
Carnaby Street, London
08.2022 - 12.2022

Team Member

Next
Bournemouth, Dorset
06.2022 - 08.2022

Retail Assistant

New Look
Bracknell, Berkshire
11.2017 - 09.2019

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Photography

Arts University Bournemouth
Bournemouth, England

A-Levels - Photography

Edgbarrow Sixth Form
Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest

A-Levels - ICT

Edgbarrow Sixth Form
Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest

GCSEs - Business, History, Photography , ICT And Mandatory

Edgbarrow School
Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest

Skills

  • Polish speaking
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Retail merchandising expertise
  • Photoshop and Capture One proficient
  • Excellent telephone and email etiquette
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Epson
  • Microsoft Office
  • Project Management skills
  • Cash handling
  • Team player
  • Enthusiastic communicator
  • Efficient multitasker
  • Quick Learner

Affiliations

  • Crocheting, rollerblading, reading, and fashion.

Timeline

Gallery manager

Iris Galerie
06.2025 - Current

Team Leader

Iris Galerie
07.2023 - 05.2025

Waitress

Gourmet Burger Kitchen
02.2023 - 07.2023

Waitress

Dehesa
08.2022 - 12.2022

Team Member

Next
06.2022 - 08.2022

Retail Assistant

New Look
11.2017 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Commercial Photography

Arts University Bournemouth

A-Levels - Photography

Edgbarrow Sixth Form

A-Levels - ICT

Edgbarrow Sixth Form

GCSEs - Business, History, Photography , ICT And Mandatory

Edgbarrow School
Abbie Garrod