Taryn Jamieson
London
Summary
Detail-oriented professional skilled in customer service, corporate hospitality, and communication. Excels in organisation and time management, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and efficient stock control. Experienced in reception duties, staff rota management, retail software, financial reporting, and e-commerce. Focused on prioritising and multitasking to deliver results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Store Manager
The South African Shop London
London
2020.11 - Current
- Handled cash transactions accurately, minimising financial discrepancies at till.
- Managed staff rosters, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times.
- Trained new staff members, fostering supportive working environment.
- Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
- Monitored inventory levels consistently to avoid stock shortages or overages.
- Upheld health and safety regulations within premises to ensure safe shopping environment.
- Modernised company website to increase customer engagement.
- Implemented SEO tactics, improving website traffic.
- Implemented social media campaigns, boosting online presence.
- Accurately processed up to 10 orders each day with Shopify platform.
Sales Assistant
The South African Shop London
London
2014.05 - 2020.10
- Providing high standards of customer service, in-store and answering incoming telephone enquiries
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales promotions helping customers make informed buying decisions.
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
- Receiving and checking deliveries, unloading and displaying appropriately
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
Temporary Worker
Huntress Group
2014.04 - 2014.08
- Prepared conference rooms in preparation for the scheduling of meetings as well as welcomed clients
- Arranging stock within company kitchens, stock control and setting up of office equipment as required
- Answering incoming telephone enquiries
- Adhering to health and safety controls, while working under pressure
Christmas Elf (temporary)
Plant Designs
2013.11 - 2014.01
- Installed and decorated Christmas trees and decorations, as well as removed at the end of the season
- Liaised with security and reception desks to ensure all building procedures were adhered to
- Organising and tidying of all decorations at end of season
Data Entry Clerk
Chandling International
2012.08 - 2013.08
- Created, posted and filed statements to ensure accurate record-keeping
- Instructed co-workers on new data entry system, enhancing data handling processes.
- Developed a user manual for the new data entry system to assist co-workers in its implementation.
- Typed quotes for clients to facilitate timely communication
Data Entry Clerk (part time)
Mr Kleinloog Cardiothoracic Surgeon Rooms
2011.05 - 2012.07
- Filing and the data entry of new patients into Excel spreadsheet
- Dealt with sensitive and confidential data
Administrator
Sigma International as part of Tourism Enterprise Partnership
2010.08 - 2011.04
- Data collection and entry of confidential data of new and existing clients
- Rearranging of file system for easier access, and filing of new documents
- Answering incoming telephone enquiries
Receptionist
Nologo Studies
2009.02 - 2010.06
- Answered incoming telephone calls, managed developer schedules, and coordinated business meeting logistics
- Maintained company servers to ensure operational uptime and support user needs
- Created user manuals for client WYSIWYG interfaces using Microsoft PowerPoint and Word to enhance user experience
- Implemented basic search engine optimisation techniques for various websites to enhance online visibility.
Education
Diploma - Information Technology Networking
Varsity College
South Africa 2007.01 - 2008.12
Matriculation - Senior Certificate, Grade 12 (Matric)
Westville Girls’ High School
South Africa 2000.01 - 2004.01
Skills
- Inventory management
- Sales forecasting
- Retail software
- Administrative reporting
- Customer service and care
- Time management
- Organisation
- Calendar management
- IT literate
- Teamwork
- Prioritisation and multitasking
- Self-motivated
- Communication
- Responsible
- Reception experience
References
References are available on request
Interests
International travel, Food and cookery, experimenting with new recipe ideas
Additional information
- Key IT Skills
- MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Internet and Email
- MCSE – Unqualified
- Search Engine Optimisation
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Store Manager
The South African Shop London
2020.11 - Current
Sales Assistant
The South African Shop London
2014.05 - 2020.10
Temporary Worker
Huntress Group
2014.04 - 2014.08
Christmas Elf (temporary)
Plant Designs
2013.11 - 2014.01
Data Entry Clerk
Chandling International
2012.08 - 2013.08
Data Entry Clerk (part time)
Mr Kleinloog Cardiothoracic Surgeon Rooms
2011.05 - 2012.07
Administrator
Sigma International as part of Tourism Enterprise Partnership
2010.08 - 2011.04
Receptionist
Nologo Studies
2009.02 - 2010.06
Diploma - Information Technology Networking
Varsity College
2007.01 - 2008.12
Matriculation - Senior Certificate, Grade 12 (Matric)
Westville Girls’ High School
2000.01 - 2004.01