Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests
COVER LETTER
Timeline
AssistantManager

Navkiran Kaur Brar

Surrey,BC

Summary

A confident and results-driven retail professional with over 2 years of experience as a Sales Associate and Cashier, eager to transition into a leadership role as Assistant Manager at Ardene. Skilled in driving sales, delivering excellent customer service, and enhancing store operations through effective teamwork and merchandising strategies. Proficient in cash handling, dispute resolution, and inventory management. Demonstrates a proactive, customer-focused mindset with the ability to motivate teams and lead by example. Eager to contribute to Ardene's ongoing success and growth, while continuing to develop my leadership skills and support the achievement of commercial goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate and Cashier

The Children's Place
04.2023 - Current
  • Motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Engaged customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Implemented creative merchandising strategies that showcased products effectively while maximizing retail space utilization.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized retail environment for optimal shopping experience.

Sales Associate and Cashier

Aeropostale
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Sales Associate and Cashier

Bluenote
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.

Education

Associate of Arts - Philosophy

Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC
03-2025

Skills

  • Commercially Driven
  • Loyal
  • Influencer
  • Decisive
  • Strategic
  • Motivator
  • Cost conscious
  • Result Driven
  • Change Focused
  • Industrious
  • Delegator
  • Leader

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Interests

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leadership
  • Creativity
  • Team Sports
  • Web Development and Design

COVER LETTER

Navkiran Kaur Brar
Surrey, BC, V3W
+1 778 9641050
navkirankaurbrarmgm2004@gmail.com
11.11.2024

Hiring Manager
Ardene
Scottsdale Centre
Delta, BC, V4E 2A9

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am excited to submit my application for the Assistant Manager position at Ardene. With over two years of experience as a Sales Associate and Cashier, coupled with a strong ambition to grow into a leadership role, I am eager to bring my skills and passion for retail to your team. I am particularly drawn to Ardene’s commitment to customer experience, employee wellbeing, and sustainability, which aligns perfectly with my values.

In my previous roles, I consistently demonstrated my ability to drive sales, enhance customer satisfaction, and support store operations. I took the initiative to lead by example, helping to motivate my colleagues and ensure a positive shopping experience for our customers. While I have not yet held a formal management position, I regularly shadowed store leaders, assisted with training new staff, and took on additional responsibilities, such as handling customer issues and supporting merchandising efforts.

My management style combines autocratic, transformational, and delegative approaches. I believe in making decisive, well-informed decisions when needed, while also inspiring my team with a shared vision and guiding them through change. I am not afraid to take ownership of challenging situations, and I ensure my team members understand and adhere to the company’s values and expectations. I also pride myself on high standards of customer service, having played a key role in increasing sales and customer satisfaction in my past roles by recommending ways to improve service delivery.

At Ardene, I look forward to leveraging my sales expertise and my ability to inspire a team to achieve both sales and operational goals. I am fully aware of the responsibilities that come with being an Assistant Manager, and I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to Ardene’s continued success and growth. I am confident that my dedication, communication skills, and leadership potential will help me excel in this role.

Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background, skills, and enthusiasm for the role align with the needs of your team. I am looking forward to the possibility of contributing to Ardene’s success and working with such a dynamic and inclusive company.

Sincerely,
Navkiran Kaur Brar 

Timeline

Sales Associate and Cashier

The Children's Place
04.2023 - Current

Sales Associate and Cashier

Aeropostale
04.2023 - 09.2023

Sales Associate and Cashier

Bluenote
04.2023 - 09.2023

Associate of Arts - Philosophy

Capilano University
Navkiran Kaur Brar