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Taiza Oliveira

Taiza Oliveira

London,City of London

Summary

Transitioned from high-end fashion retail to garden maintenance, driven by a passion for outdoor and landscape work. Proven track record of delivering excellence in luxury goods, emphasizing precision and aesthetic perfection. Skills in client relations and attention to detail translate effectively to maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Commodity Buyer

Golden grass pottery ltd
London
01.2020 - Current
  • Implemented trading strategies that maximised profits and minimised risks for clients.
  • Exercised strict data confidentiality when dealing with client details and financial information.
  • Established a network of industry contacts, including traders and suppliers, to gain market insights.
  • Managed client accounts, ensuring accurate documentation and transaction records.
  • Handled shipment paperwork to facilitate import and export of commodities.
  • Facilitated transactions by linking buyers and sellers of goods.
  • Monitored international markets to identify emerging trends in commodities trading.
  • Sought and found cargo or storage space for products, enabling sellers or buyers to store commodities.
  • Monitored commodity prices, trends and other factors affecting the supply and demand for commodities.
  • Bought and sold large-scale commodities and shipping services to obtain commissions from clients or companies.
  • Placed bids in auctions to secure cargo storage and logistics services on clients' behalf from partners.
  • Conducted supplier performance reviews to uphold quality standards and delivery timelines.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure best prices and terms for commodities.

Sales Assistant

Harrods
London
08.2004 - 12.2019
  • Assisted customers in selecting products, offering detailed advice to meet their needs.
  • Kept shelves neat, clean and organised through visual merchandising.
  • Handled customer enquiries, providing prompt responses to questions about products and services.
  • Assisted customers in locating products and provided detailed information to enhance shopping experience.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving issues to ensure customer loyalty and repeat business.
  • Provided helpful, attentive sales support to generate positive customer feedback.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of product features, benefits, and availability.
  • Organised stock room, ensuring easy access to products and efficient inventory management.
  • Managed stock levels on the shop floor, replenishing items to maintain availability.
  • Handled returns and exchanges with a focus on customer satisfaction and policy adherence.
  • Explained products' benefits and value, engaging customers in new stock to drive sales.
  • Participated in visual merchandising, arranging displays to attract customer attention and boost sales.
  • Employed successful sales and upselling techniques to increase average sale amount.
  • Gained extensive knowledge of product inventory to aid customers with merchandise enquiries.

Luxury Retail Specialist with 15 years of experience at Harrods, specializing in high-net-worth individual (HNWI) relationship management and bespoke shopping experiences. Proven track record of exceeding over 5 multi-million pound annual targets through meticulous service and deep product knowledge."

Education

NVQ Level 1 - Horticulture

Capel Manor College
Enfield
01-2026

Skills

  • Customer service and engagement
  • Data confidentiality
  • Market analysis
  • Supplier negotiation
  • Risk assessment
  • Inventory management
  • Visual merchandising
  • Documentation and preparation
  • Decision making
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship building
  • Product knowledge
  • Purchasing procedures
  • Strategic sourcing

Timeline

Commodity Buyer

Golden grass pottery ltd
01.2020 - Current

Sales Assistant

Harrods
08.2004 - 12.2019

NVQ Level 1 - Horticulture

Capel Manor College
Taiza Oliveira