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Cristina Ionela popescu

Maidstone,UK

Summary

Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in store management support, direct to consumer sales, and creative visual merchandising. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, product knowledge, and a positive attitude. Proficient in inventory control, time-management, and Microsoft Office Suite. Committed to delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining punctuality. Career goal includes advancing within the retail industry while leveraging self-motivation and a strong work ethic to drive success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

In-Store Team Members

Popat Leisure Limited
Maidstone, Kent
02.2018 - Current
  • Delivered orders promptly, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proper food handling and safety standards.
  • Prepared and packaged orders with precise presentation skills.
  • Remained flexible to cover shifts and work overtime as required.
  • Completed daily cleaning lists to maintain tidy and welcoming dining areas.
  • Delivered reliable customer service with attention to detail even under high pressure.
  • Recommended special services, collected additional fees and completed required documentation.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to meet project deadlines.
  • Collaborated closely with management on promotion strategies, boosting store visibility.
  • Ensured workplace cleanliness with regular maintenance tasks.
  • Advised customers on menu items, providing recommendations and addressing allergy concerns.
  • Provided excellent customer service to enhance business reputation.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists to create welcoming store environment.
  • Helped to prepare and plate food orders for quick service.
  • Demonstrated energy and enthusiasm to go above and beyond for each and every customer.
  • Assisted in stock take, maintaining sufficient inventory at all times.
  • Collaborated and offered support with extra tasks to meet team goals.

Assistant office manager

All In Recruitment LTD
Maidstone, Kent
10.2021 - 12.2022
  • Delegated tasks to team members efficiently improving overall productivity.
  • Increased staff productivity by providing comprehensive training programmes.
  • Created classification systems to manage archives.
  • Coordinated with management on operational issues providing solutions for better efficiency.
  • Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
  • Assisted in recruitment process to build an effective workforce.
  • Recruit, Interview , hired, train and evaluate sales personnel.
  • Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
  • Used Microsoft Word and Excel,E-mail and other software tools to create documents, evidence and clear communications.

Sales assistant

All In Recruitment
Maidstone, Kent
08.2019 - 12.2021
  • Monitored display stock levels, replenishing for consistently well-stocked sales floor.
  • Designed visually pleasing in-store and window displays to increase footfall.
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales promotions helping customers make informed buying decisions.
  • Identified discrepancies in stocks through regular inventory management.
  • Organised displays to promote inventory and encourage customer purchases.
  • Inspected products for damages and expiry dates before processing refunds.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
  • Informed customers regarding promos and warranty services to increase sales.

Education

ESOL Skills for Life(Speaking,Listening,Reading(3) - Business Management

Trinity College London
London
09.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
London
09.2018 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Store management support
  • Product knowledge
  • Self-motivation
  • Inventory control
  • Punctuality
  • Time-management
  • Direct to consumer sales
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Positive attitude
  • Retail product sales
  • Creative visual merchandising

Timeline

Assistant office manager

All In Recruitment LTD
10.2021 - 12.2022

Sales assistant

All In Recruitment
08.2019 - 12.2021

ESOL Skills for Life(Speaking,Listening,Reading(3) - Business Management

Trinity College London
09.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
09.2018 - 06.2021

In-Store Team Members

Popat Leisure Limited
02.2018 - Current
Cristina Ionela popescu