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Work history
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
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References
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Joy Amarachi Obinwa

Aberystwyth,Dyfed

Summary

Diligent and empathic Individual with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, approachable demeanour. Possesses strong abilities to handle and manage tasks while contributing positively in every job role. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands on to deliver quality service and consistent results.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Retail Customer Assistant

Happi's Place
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
01.2025 - 02.2026
  • Processed sales transactions using the till alongside handling cash.

Resolved customer complaints and returns according to store policy.

  • Assisted customers with enquiries on products, pricing and recipes.
  • Provided a friendly warm atmosphere during phone conversations and in-store for customers.
  • Maintained a clean organized store front and stock room.
  • Ensured health and safety regulations complied within work premises at all times.
  • Collaborated with team members for the smooth running of the store.
  • Managed high-pressure situations with ease, ensuring customer satisfaction during peak hours.
  • Monitored inventory levels routinely to avoid stock-outs or overstocking issues.
  • Provided product knowledge and recommendations to customers for a good customer experience.
  • Stocked shelves regularly for easy access to products by customers.
  • Increased sales through suggestive selling techniques.
  • Handled cash and card payments with accuracy.
  • Took appropriate action to remedy customer dissatisfaction and boost loyalty.
  • Trained new associates on cash register operations, advising on appropriate handling of customer sales, refunds and cashing up.
  • Tagged products quickly and accurately with price tags and stickers.

Retail Customer Assistant

Pansy Corna Family Shopper
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Monitored inventory levels regularly, preventing potential stock-outs or overstocks.
  • Delivered clear, professional, and friendly communication to a wide range of customers.
  • Acted as a key point of contact between customers, staff, and management, supporting smooth day-to-day communication within the store.
  • Identified customer needs through active listening and enquiry, providing tailored responses and product recommendations.
  • Created engaging promotional content (flyers, short videos, & graphics) to communicate offers & increase audience awareness and sales.
  • Handled returns and exchanges efficiently maintaining high standards of service amidst challenging situations.
  • Handled daily cash transactions accurately, maintaining financial integrity of the till.
  • Organised stock shelves neatly to improve the overall appearance of the store front.
  • Coordinated weekly staff schedules and rotas to ensure smooth operations.
  • Involved with cleaning of floors and surfaces using cleaning equipment and products to maintain an organised outlook before shifts in the morning and after shifts at night.
  • Coordinated and Implemented efficient cleaning routine at the store front, bathrooms and at the stock room.
  • Identified customers’ needs through enquiries, research and provided efficient customer service and response whenever on duty in the store or behind the till to achieve good customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured that all tasks and the general management of the shop were successfully carried out according to the supervision checklist.
  • Updated the till’s back office with adequate commands like stock record, prices and other important functions for the smooth. running of operations.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth
09.2022 -

Skills

  • Communication
  • Customer service
  • Attentive listener
  • Conflict resolution
  • People management
  • Time management
  • Food & Safety Hygeine
  • Basic troubleshooting
  • Cash handling
  • Stock organization

Affiliations

  • Singing

Certification

  • Chinese Beginners 1, Life Long Learning, Aberystwyth University, 2025.
  • IOSH Working Safely February, 2025
  • Customer Service Foundations (LinkedIn Learning) February, 2022
  • Customer Service, Problem Solving & Troubleshooting (LinkedIn Learning) February, 2022

Languages

English
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail Customer Assistant

Happi's Place
01.2025 - 02.2026

Retail Customer Assistant

Pansy Corna Family Shopper
03.2024 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations

Aberystwyth University
09.2022 -
Joy Amarachi Obinwa