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GURMANJOT KAUR BRAR

Surrey,Canada

Summary

Talented sales leader with demonstrated track record of success in promoting products and maximizing customer satisfaction. Excellent merchandiser and organizer quickly restocks and resets shelves throughout day. Effortlessly connect with customers and promote long-term loyalty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CBSA Security Guard (Immigration Holding Centre)

GardaWorld Security
02.2024 - Current


• Escort people within the facility, using restraints to ensure the safety of everybody.

• Demonstrate empathy and compassion and a recognition that you are working with individuals under stress.

• Observe, monitor, and report on behavior of detainees.

• Conduct regular foot patrols - both indoor and outdoor facilities

• Monitor and properly utilize security software and equipment!

• Generate daily incident reports.

• Utilization of tactical training to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.

  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Responded to emergencies promptly, ensuring the safety of all individuals on site.
  • Ensured proper functioning of security equipment, performing routine checks and maintenance tasks.

SCREENING OFFICER

Vancouver International Airport
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Responded appropriately to security breaches and emergency situations
  • Mitigated security threats by identifying, evaluating and applying appropriate situational approaches
  • Supported implementation of new security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives
  • Enforced policies evenly with all passengers and crew to minimize safety concerns
  • Confiscated dangerous items, hazardous materials, and unauthorized liquids from passengers
  • Closely examined passenger documentation to verify destinations and identify special handling requirements
  • Maintained high level of professionalism and respect while interacting with passengers during screening procedures
  • Kept screening checkpoints orderly and efficient by quickly completing screenings
  • Directed passengers to remove metal objects and shoes to improve screening results.

SHIPMENT SPECIALIST

Gap inc
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Handle unique or complex customer interactions
  • Providing clear and direct communication of expectations and giving feedback to the team
  • Taking inspiration from credible and relevant fashion references, including current style icons and influencers, and translate that inspiration into action by solving customer styling needs
  • Connecting and engaging with customers authentically to understand their styling needs
  • Serve as a Brand storyteller to create experiences that drive sales and achieve store goals, with the customer as the primary focus
  • Demonstrating values and behaviors consistent with our Words to Live By
  • Assist in creating an inclusive environment where our customers and employees feel a sense of belonging
  • Supporting sales floor, fitting room, cash wrap, back of house, as required.

SALES ADVISOR

H&M
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Provide excellent direct and indirect customer service according to H&M standards and meet the 5 basic demands on the selling floor, in the fitting room and at the cash point
  • Answer phones courteously and promptly
  • Actively work with garments, including processing, stocking, replenishing, folding, hanging, displaying and merchandising per H&M guidelines, to maximize selling opportunities
  • Ring on the register, report and handle all required transactions, issue receipts and pack merchandise
  • Unload delivery truck, receive, open and unpack merchandise and label merchandise with security tags
  • Efficiency: Execute reductions, price changes, transfers and cash register routines
  • Utilize established H&M policies and procedures to assist in loss prevention and safety for the store and partner with store management as needed
  • Team Player: Work effectively with team members to ensure the selling floor, cash point, fitting rooms and stockroom are clean and well maintained per H&M's store standards
  • Adhere to H&M values and internal standards policies and procedures contained in the H&M Employee.

PRODUCT AND OPERATIONS LEADER

Old
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Corrected issues and handled emergencies through responsive and decisive leadership
  • Working effectively with customers both verbally and in written
  • Coached, trained, and developed employees in company policies and compliance requirements
  • Resolved customer problems personally, responding to inquiries and complaints
  • Generated sustainable business targets to drive meaningful and long-lasting improvements
  • Coached employees on speed and efficiency to improve team productivity
  • Tracked employee time and submitted accurate reports to prevent payroll delays
  • Coordinated production schedules within department to meet business targets and delivery expectations
  • Conducted regular analysis to assess team performance and actions to accelerate growth
  • Observed employees to identify deficiencies and implemented strategies to close knowledge gaps
  • Engaged in continuous improvement activities to enhance team performance and productivity
  • Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members per areas of expertise
  • Prioritized workflow and resolved daily operational challenges to support goal achievement
  • Prevented or resolved conflict before escalation to build stronger team
  • Coached team to develop skills and overcome weaknesses to reach goals
  • Led team meetings and brainstorming sessions to evaluate goal progress and support project deadlines
  • Documented daily operational data and communicated results to management
  • Proficient in using MS office (Word, Excel and outlook) and POS system
  • Managing Payroll summary, breaks and work schedule for team members
  • Handling shipment process and meeting the required UPH with team
  • Working on the process of Sign to sell, back stocking and clearance to increase sales
  • Providing customers with excellent service and a remembering experience
  • Performing Sales and service leader duties on the floor and taking care of the KPIs for better sales
  • Performing opening and closing cash functions and reporting any issues to the General manager.

PRODUCT AND OPERATIONS LEADER

G B
10.2021 - 02.2022

MANAGER

Old navy
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Under training for the management role for products and operations
  • Learning the operational side of the company while working as a merchandising specialist
  • Serving as a role model to achieve priorities in store, with the customer as the primary focus
  • Supporting the store leadership team to collaborate effectively with employees and ensure work tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner
  • Building and sharing expertise in an assigned specialized functional area
  • Supporting completion or work processes before or after the store closes as needed inclusive of opening and/or closing the store
  • Understanding customers needs and helping customers in every possible way
  • Handle unique or complex customer interactions
  • Providing clear and direct communication of expectations and giving feedback to the team.

SR.LEAD(MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST)

Old navy
10.2020 - 09.2021
  • Acknowledge and assist customers
  • Ensuring retailer compliance with merchandising strategies
  • Maintaining inventory of products
  • Locate merchandise efficiently using various methods and Offer style and outfit suggestions to the customer, utilizing mannequins and displays for inspiration
  • Promote loyalty by educating customers about our loyalty programs
  • Leverage omni channel offerings to deliver a frictionless customer experience
  • Collaborating with suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers to ensure proper execution of merchandising plans
  • Perform the cash transactions using POS system and follow the guidelines of loyalty program
  • Leading a merchandising team and educating them the process from visuals to merchandising on Salesfloor.

CASH LEAD

Old navy
02.2019 - 09.2020
  • Evaluated efforts by sales teams and assisted in improving sales by implementing new planning strategies
  • Resolved customer complaints and made sure customers received needed services from company
  • Engaged with customers and monitored merchandise to deter theft
  • Balanced cash drawer, verified cash transfers and maintained electronic documents to generate daily reports
  • Completed accounts receivable reconciliations and prepared daily deposits
  • Managed checkout area and observed customer and cashier interactions and intervened to resolve disputes or provide information
  • Handled exchanges and returns and escalated customer complaints according to company policy
  • Scheduled breaks for cashiers during shifts and timed returns to maintain coverage
  • Trained cashiers on store policies and performance standards to maintain optimal customer service levels
  • Assisted cashiers in balancing cash tills at close of shift
  • Completed open and close functions to secure funds and properly conduct safe deposits
  • Recommended additional products or services to promote loyalty and guest service programs
  • Replenished merchandise to meet shelf and table standards
  • Stayed informed of new or existing products to better serve guests.

SALES ASSOCIATE

Gap inc
08.2018 - 01.2019
  • Acknowledge and assist customers
  • Locate merchandise efficiently using various methods; answer questions quickly and accurately
  • Offer style and outfit suggestions to the customer, utilizing mannequins and displays for inspiration
  • Promote loyalty by educating customers about our loyalty programs
  • Leverage omni channel offerings to deliver a frictionless customer experience
  • Support sales floor, fitting room, check out, and back of house processes, as required
  • Courteous and responsive to internal/external request
  • Exchange and verifies job related information to provide support.

Education

DIPLOMA - GENERAL STUDIES -

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia
09.2020

GRADE 12 -

Dasmesh Public School
Faridkot, Punjab
03.2017

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Security camera monitoring
  • Patrolling
  • Workplace Safety
  • Work ethic
  • Punctuality
  • Incident Reporting
  • Emergency Response
  • First Aid Certified
  • English fluency
  • Keen observer
  • Emergency awareness
  • Relationship building and management

Certification

Canadian Red Cross Pacific First Aid Ltd. Certified In emergency First Aid

Additional Information

19 vaccination card available upon request

Timeline

CBSA Security Guard (Immigration Holding Centre)

GardaWorld Security
02.2024 - Current

SCREENING OFFICER

Vancouver International Airport
05.2023 - 10.2023

SHIPMENT SPECIALIST

Gap inc
08.2022 - 05.2023

SALES ADVISOR

H&M
06.2022 - 08.2022

PRODUCT AND OPERATIONS LEADER

Old
10.2021 - 02.2022

PRODUCT AND OPERATIONS LEADER

G B
10.2021 - 02.2022

MANAGER

Old navy
07.2021 - 09.2021

SR.LEAD(MERCHANDISING SPECIALIST)

Old navy
10.2020 - 09.2021

CASH LEAD

Old navy
02.2019 - 09.2020

SALES ASSOCIATE

Gap inc
08.2018 - 01.2019

DIPLOMA - GENERAL STUDIES -

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

GRADE 12 -

Dasmesh Public School
GURMANJOT KAUR BRAR