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Amanda Rees

Penarth

Summary

Experienced Retail Assistant with a proven track record in customer service excellence and retail operations. Demonstrated expertise in cash handling, team collaboration, and complaint resolution across various roles, including Process Assistant at Brook Street and Sales Assistant at Dreams. Adept at fostering positive working environments, executing operational procedures, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation. Skilled in training and development, office administration, and data entry proficiency. Career goal: to leverage negotiation expertise and people management skills to drive business success in a dynamic retail environment. With strong focus on customer service and communication, I excel at providing personalised assistance and creating welcoming environment. My background in retail has honed my skills in attention to detail and problem-solving, ensuring customers receive accurate and efficient service. I am enthusiastic about learning and eager to apply my skills to support team and enhance customer experiences. Focussed Customer Service Assistant, bringing 30+ years of experience to work environment. Communicates effectively with staff and customers and works tirelessly to achieve quality standards. Comfortable working in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Optical Assistant

Vision Express Opticians
09.2025 - 11.2025
  • Accurately processed customer payments and orders.
  • Managed inventory of optical products, ensuring stock availability and organization.
  • Implemented hygiene and cleanliness protocols for all optical equipment and display areas.
  • Displayed strong customer service skills by attentively handling queries by phone and in person.
  • Processed sales transactions, handled cash, and operated card machines, maintaining accurate financial records.
  • Fostered a welcoming environment, greeting customers promptly and making them feel valued.
  • Performed pre-screening tests including retinal imaging and visual field testing.
  • Participated in staff training sessions to enhance product knowledge and customer service skills.
  • Arranged appointments and maintained patient records.
  • Adjusted frames to cater to customers' needs and specifications.

Process Assistant

Brook Street
09.2024 - 10.2024
  • Processed applications for UK citizenship prior to Home Office decisions.
  • Obtained biometric details from applicants efficiently.
  • Greeted applicants upon arrival, verifying appointment letters for date and time.
  • Instructed applicants to wait until a process assistant became available.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.

Supervisor

Bon Marche
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Executed opening and closing procedures as keyholder for operational readiness.
  • Operated tills, recorded floats, and conducted end-of-day cash counts.
  • Responded to customer inquiries in-store and via telephone for enhanced service.
  • Unpacked deliveries and restocked sales floor according to established floor plan.
  • Processed online store orders when items became unavailable in store.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the workplace.
  • Gave clear staff instruction to achieve production output.
  • Fostered a positive working environment, encouraging teamwork and collaboration.
  • Assisted in the recruitment and training of new staff members,
  • Unpacked deliveries and restocked sales floor according to established floor plan.
  • Processed online store orders when items became unavailable in store.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the workplace.
  • Gave clear staff instruction to achieve production output.
  • Fostered a positive working environment, encouraging teamwork and collaboration.


Sales Assistant

Dreams
03.2019 - 05.2022


• Consistently achieve personal sales & KPI targets

• Look for opportunity to drive add on sales inline with customers needs

• Take personal responsibility for store standards ie Housekeeping

• As keyholder take responsibility for opening and closing store & systems

• Cash Handling and credit card payments.

• Replenish Stock on shelves from warehouse

Education

High School Diploma -

Howardian High School
Cardiff
07-1989

Skills

    Team Player

    Cash Handling

    Complaint Handling

    Customer Service

    Retail Sales

    Data Entry

    People Management

Timeline

Optical Assistant

Vision Express Opticians
09.2025 - 11.2025

Process Assistant

Brook Street
09.2024 - 10.2024

Supervisor

Bon Marche
06.2022 - 08.2024

Sales Assistant

Dreams
03.2019 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Howardian High School
Amanda Rees