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Mahshad Abdollahi

Mahshad Abdollahi

North Vancouver ,BC

Summary

Reliable, top-notch sales associate with outstanding customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated to welcoming customers and providing comprehensive service. In-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Receptionist

Kiku Wellness Japanese Zen Spa
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
  • Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.

Sales Associate

SunScape Tanning Studios
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Scheduled appointments and maintained clients records; Informed clients about safe tanning practices
  • Recommended new and existing products to fit the customer’s needs thus increased daily, weekly, and monthly product sales
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.

Receptionist

Chatters Hair Salon
10.2019 - 10.2020
  • Updated client records with contact and billing details, appointments and services offers
  • Developed relationships with guests to meet client needs and encourage repeat service.
  • Introduced new beauty products to consumers by informing clients about use and benefits.
  • Consistently kept reception area clean and tidy and maintained presence at desk area.
  • Handled incoming and outgoing package deliveries, working with vendors to complete special requests and track missing packages.
  • Updated customer records and maintained accurate client informations.

Cashier

BC Liquor Store
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Replenished stocks and maintained inventories.
  • Verified prices, and kept the store clean
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Denied alcoholic sales to intoxicated customers and contacted management immediately when issues escalated.

Beauty Specialist

Modern Beauty
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Educated clients on showroom products through consultative selling, promoted new products and
  • Accurately and efficiently processed customer transactions
  • Maintained, merchandised and re-stocked products in the showroom
  • Developed in-depth product knowledge and kept up to date with latest trends in beauty to avail of resources and apply best practices.
  • Offered professional cuts, color services and extensions to salon customers.
  • Met sales goals, supporting organizational health through consistent and reliable service.

Retail Associate

Urban Planet
11.2016 - 08.2018
  • Promoted store and merchandise through effective marketing strategies.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

Cashier

Shoppers Drug Mart
07.2012 - 12.2016
  • Assisted customers with price adjustments, returns, and exchanges
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Maintained a clean work environment

Education

English 12 - English

Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC
01.2012 - 07.2017

License Certificate - Permanent Make Up

Biotouch Canada Inc
Vancouver, BC
07.2021 - Current

Diploma - Graphic Design

Mahdiyeh Secondary
Tehran, Iran
09.2005 - 06.2010

Certificate - Serving It Right

Responsible Service BC
Online
01.2020 - 01.2025

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Multi-Line Telephone System
  • Time Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Bank Deposits
  • Visitor Check-In
  • Organization Skills
  • Schedule Management

Languages

Farsi
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Receptionist

Kiku Wellness Japanese Zen Spa
05.2022 - 04.2023

License Certificate - Permanent Make Up

Biotouch Canada Inc
07.2021 - Current

Sales Associate

SunScape Tanning Studios
10.2020 - 05.2022

Certificate - Serving It Right

Responsible Service BC
01.2020 - 01.2025

Receptionist

Chatters Hair Salon
10.2019 - 10.2020

Cashier

BC Liquor Store
02.2019 - 10.2019

Beauty Specialist

Modern Beauty
07.2018 - 03.2019

Retail Associate

Urban Planet
11.2016 - 08.2018

Cashier

Shoppers Drug Mart
07.2012 - 12.2016

English 12 - English

Capilano University
01.2012 - 07.2017

Diploma - Graphic Design

Mahdiyeh Secondary
09.2005 - 06.2010
Mahshad Abdollahi