Highly dedicated and detail-oriented administrative professional with over 6 years of progressive experience in retail administration and management. Successfully advanced from Admin Clerk at Super SPAR Groblersdal to Admin
Manager at Crazy Plastics, demonstrating reliability, leadership, and a strong commitment to operational excellence.Recognized for strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills, with the ability to manage teams and
streamline administrative systems. Although young, I am highly motivated and ambitious, with a strong desire to
continue growing and contributing within the retail sector
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Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Admin clerk
Super spar
Groblersdal, South africa
03.2021 - 02.2024
Handled photocopying documents, updating files and faxing communications for staff.
Managed daily office operations and administrative support for the department to maintain efficiency.
Organised and maintained filing systems, ensuring accurate record-keeping for easy retrieval of documents.
Handled telephone enquiries, providing prompt and courteous service to clients and stakeholders.
Answered telephone calls to offer information, direct callers and take messages.
Monitored office supplies inventory and ordered materials to avoid operational disruptions.
Received, routed and distributed incoming mail and parcels.
Kept office operations running smoothly and efficiently by implementing procedure and policy improvements.
Organised and maintained files, records, and correspondence for streamlined retrieval and compliance.
Assisted with the preparation of reports and presentations to support management decision-making.
Scanned new documentation into system and classified data using standard codes.
Store Manager
China mall
Johannesburg, South africa
09.2019 - 12.2021
Managed day-to-day store operations, including stock levels, staff rotas, and customer service standards.
Handled customer complaints, offering resolutions that maintained satisfaction and loyalty.
Managed store budget, controlling expenses to ensure financial targets were met.
Stored stock safely and securely to maintain quality of goods.
Oversaw inventory management, reducing stock loss through effective control measures.
Actioned customer feedback to improve product and service provisions.
Merchandised displays to showcase new and popular items.
Coached employees on upselling techniques, significantly increasing average transaction value.
Hired and trained staff for optimum performance against sales and marketing objectives.
Analysed sales data to identify trends, forecast demand, and adjust product ordering accordingly.
Hit sales targets by seeking opportunities for operational expansion and new customer acquisition.
Implemented theft prevention measures to reduce store losses.
Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales.
Held regular meetings with trade staff to delegate tasks, communicate market trends, sales KPIs and priorities.
Receptionist
Randburg self storage
Johannesburg, South africa
02.2018 - 08.2019
Welcomed guests and clients in friendly, positive manner.
Handled incoming telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying to personnel to support timely communication.
Answered and directed incoming calls to relevant staff members using multi-line telephone system.
Delivered polite, professional customer service to enhance business reputation through positive first impressions.
Maintained clean and orderly reception area to impress and welcome visitors.
Met incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Carried out basic day-to-day administrative tasks to support staff needs.
Responded to enquiries from clients, vendors and members of public.
Responded to email inquiries promptly, delivering clear and concise information to address queries.
Supported guests with immediate, knowledgeable assistance for diverse needs.
Managed incoming calls efficiently, redirecting to appropriate departments to streamline communication.
Maintained a tidy and welcoming reception area, upholding company standards for cleanliness.
Filed and maintained invoices, customer records and other paperwork to facilitate ease of retrieval.
Facilitated smooth check-in and check-out for guests, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.