Morgan VENDEE
Albertville
Summary
Hard-working and reliable worker with over 8 years’ experience in customer-facing roles, retail stores and seasonal jobs. Confident dealing with customers, handling cash, working on my feet all day and adapting to new environments quickly. Used to physical work (markets, setting up stands, carrying stock) and fast-paced seasons in tourism areas. Motivated to join a New Zealand team in retail, hospitality, tourism, warehouse or farm work, and open to any type of job opportunity in New Zealand, bringing a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Footwear Sales Assistant
Blackstore
Albertville
02.2022 - 09.2026
- Lead sales and customer service in the footwear department of a multi-brand sportswear store.
- Maintain excellent merchandising standards, ensuring products are attractively displayed and easy to find.
- Monitor stock levels, rotate stock on the shop floor and support regular stocktakes.
- Process in-store and online orders (store fulfilment service), including picking, packing and shipping.
- Operate POS, handle cash and card payments, and assist with daily cash-up.
- Consistently meet sales targets and contribute to overall store performance.
Retail Assistant – Women’s Fashion (including E-commerce)
Fashion Store
Rhône-Alpes
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted customers with styling advice and product selection in a women’s fashion boutique.
- Updated and maintained the store’s Wix website with new products, photos and descriptions.
- Created product content and posts for Instagram and Facebook to promote new arrivals and sales.
- Supported stock management: deliveries, stockroom organisation and inventory checks.
- Helped maintain a tidy, welcoming store environment.
Store Manager – Sportswear Boutique (Seasonal)
Chic & Snow
Valloire
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Seasonal work Winter 2018, 2019 and 2020
- Seasonal work Summer 2019 and 2020
- Managed a small sportswear store independently during the ski season (opening, closing, cash-up, security).
- Looked after stock levels, placed orders with suppliers and prevented stockouts during peak periods.
- Set prices and monitored margins in line with company guidelines.
- Led day-to-day sales, delivering friendly and efficient service to international tourists.
Market Stall Manager (Seasonal)
Local Markets
Île d’Oléron
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Seasonal work Summer 2017 and 2018
- Set up and packed down market stalls daily, often early morning.
- Actively approached customers, presented products and managed cash sales.
- Built repeat customer relationships through friendly service.
Retail Assistant – Sports Outlet (Seasonal)
D-Stock Sport
Valloire
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Seasonal work Winter 2016 and 2017
- Organised store layout and displays for sportswear and equipment.
- Welcomed customers, advised on products and processed sales.
- Helped with stock checks and store organisation.
Store Manager – Women’s Fashion (Seasonal)
Boutique Maëva
Royan
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Seasonal work Summer 2016
- Ran a women’s fashion store on rotating day/evening shifts, ensuring smooth operations.
- Designed and refreshed store windows and in-store displays to maximise sales.
- Advised customers on fit, style and outfits based on body shape and preferences.
Market Sales Assistant (Seasonal)
Local Markets
Île d’Oléron
06.2013 - 09.2015
- Seasonal work Summer 2013, 2014 and 2015
- Learned core sales techniques and customer approach on busy tourist markets.
- Handled cash, set up displays and assisted with stock.
Pastry Chef
Restaurant le Charolais
Montchavin-les-Coches
12.2014 - 03.2015
- Seasonal work Winter 2015
- Produced full pastry range for restaurant, ensuring quality under time pressure.
- Assisted in setup/service, demonstrating reliability in fast-paced team settings.
Pastry Cook Assistant
Boulangerie du Grand Mont
La Bâthie
11.2013 - 02.2014
- Managed partial pastry production line, supporting bakery operations.
- Covered bakery shifts, openings/closings, and snacking prep – adapted quickly to multi-role demands.
Education
CAP Pastry - Certificate in Pastry
FranceSkills
- Customer service
- Sales
- Consultative selling
- Add-ons
- Upselling
- Cash handling
- EFTPOS operations
- POS operations
- Visual merchandising
- Product presentation
- Stock management
- Stocktakes
- Ordering
- Replenishment
- Store opening
- Store closing
- Daily routines
- Basic reporting
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Basic website management
- Wix
- Social media for retail
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- Social media marketing
- Relationship building
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Adaptable and flexible
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
Languages
- French, Native
- English, Intermediate – able to communicate with customers and handle everyday work situations (speaking, reading, basic writing)
- Spanish, Basic
Hobbies and Interests
- Outdoor activities: trekking, hiking (including multi-day GR92), snowboarding, surfing, paddle, tennis.
- Travel: extensive travel in Europe and overseas, used to new environments and cultures.
References
Referees available on request (France and international).
Relocation
New Zealand, 24/09/26
Personal Information
- Relocation: Available for full-time retail / customer-facing roles across New Zealand
- Title: Retail Sales Specialist & Store Manager
- Visa Status: Working Holiday Visa (planned) – open to sponsorship
Timeline
Senior Footwear Sales Assistant
Blackstore
02.2022 - 09.2026
Retail Assistant – Women’s Fashion (including E-commerce)
Fashion Store
06.2021 - 12.2021
Store Manager – Sportswear Boutique (Seasonal)
Chic & Snow
12.2018 - 08.2020
Market Stall Manager (Seasonal)
Local Markets
07.2017 - 09.2018
Retail Assistant – Sports Outlet (Seasonal)
D-Stock Sport
12.2016 - 04.2017
Store Manager – Women’s Fashion (Seasonal)
Boutique Maëva
06.2016 - 09.2016
Pastry Chef
Restaurant le Charolais
12.2014 - 03.2015
Pastry Cook Assistant
Boulangerie du Grand Mont
11.2013 - 02.2014
Market Sales Assistant (Seasonal)
Local Markets
06.2013 - 09.2015