Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Relevantskills
Volunteer Experience
References
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Niroshika Sasitharan

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

To obtain a full-time position in Retail as a Merchandiser. Detail-oriented Retail Merchandiser talented in monitoring inventory levels and predicting product demand. Monitors supply levels and product marketing for optimal sales. Skillful in creatively conceptualizing and building artistic framework around any given assignment. Pays close attention to detail and creates displays which engage and intrigue.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser

Shoppers Drug Mart
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Responsible for conducting routine inventory checks, stocking boxes, assisting in inspection process, restocking products, organizing shelves, collecting damaged products, opening and organizing shipment orders, planning and facilitating community activities, tracking inventory, and advertising upcoming events.
  • Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
  • Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
  • Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.

Youth Counsel and Gift Wrapper

Scarborough Village Youth Counsel
10.2018 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for volunteering as a youth counselor and gift wrapper, providing customer service, diffusing angry customers, engaging with community partners, presenting recommendations, attending meetings, and demonstrating leadership.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sir Wilfrid Laurier C.I
06.2022

Leadership & Pedagogy Course, Teacher’s assistant -

Sir Wilfrid Laurier C.I
01.2022

01.2021

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Enjoy working in a friendly, service-oriented environment
  • Ability to maintain a clean workplace
  • Available to work flexible shifts including days, evenings and weekends
  • Prepared to work independently and in a team environment
  • Positive, enthusiastic, dependable, punctual, efficient, and adaptable
  • Detail oriented; able to complete tasks efficiently
  • Able to follow directions and instructions clearly

Relevantskills

Conducted routine inventory checks and stocked boxes, Assisted in the inspection process to identify any product defects and abnormalities, Ensured products were restocked in the correct department and order, Responsible for organizing shelves to meet the stores expectations, Collected damaged product/items and safely disposed them, Responsible for opening and organizing shipment orders, Planned, organized and facilitated community activities for the public such as Halloween, Black history month and other events, Kept track of inventory and ensured equipment for program are set up, put away and stored properly, Advertised upcoming events that were being hosted through social media or posters, Ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines, Demonstrated ability to listen effectively to customer inquiries and respond promptly, Greeted customers in a positive and friendly manner, Provided excellent customer service skills by wrapping presents during the holiday season, Successfully diffused angry customers by using patience and excellent listening skills, Engaged with community partners to reassure the safety of our environment, Presented recommendations on products and services based on customer’s queries and needs, Attended weekly meetings to discuss what is next to come and contribute ideas, Demonstrated leadership by leading meetings to plan future events

Volunteer Experience

  • Food Bank Assistant, Yonge Street Mission, 12/2022
  • Clothing Organizer, Thrift Store, 12/2022
  • Merchandiser, Shoppers Drug Mart, 10/2021 - 03/2022
  • Youth Counsel and Gift Wrapper, Scarborough Village Youth Counsel, 10/2018 - 03/2020

References

References available upon request

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Merchandiser

Shoppers Drug Mart
10.2021 - 03.2022

Youth Counsel and Gift Wrapper

Scarborough Village Youth Counsel
10.2018 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Sir Wilfrid Laurier C.I

Leadership & Pedagogy Course, Teacher’s assistant -

Sir Wilfrid Laurier C.I

Niroshika Sasitharan