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Yara Abdullah

Luxury Retail Sales Associate | Selfridges Experience | Client Engagement
About

I bring extensive experience in fast-paced retail environments, including Selfridges and Sports Direct, excelling in customer service, stock management, and till operations. Multilingual and adaptable, I am confident supporting diverse teams, handling varied retail tasks, and thriving with flexible schedules to deliver excellent service on the shop floor.

Previous Brands
New Malden International Market Ltd
Offspring Selfridges London
New Routes
MB Cars Norwich Ltd
Sports Direct
Barzani Charity Foundation
Work Experience
Retail Assistant - Pricing & Operations
Apr ‘26 - Sep ‘26
New Malden International Market Ltd

Managed retail pricing and stock operations, reviewing invoices, competitor prices and profit margins to determine appropriate product pricing; received and signed off deliveries, maintained accurate stock levels, rotated and removed expired products to minimise waste, and kept shelves organised and well-presented. Handled cashier and store opening/closing duties, processing transactions, balancing tills and verifying cash amounts at the end of shifts, while maintaining the required cash float and supporting the day-to-day running of the store.

Sales assistant
Oct ‘25 - Apr ‘26
Offspring Selfridges London

Trained cashiers on till operations and closing routines, ensuring readiness for next day. Maintained shop floor during peak hours in absence of management oversight. Instructed new staff on stock room processes, including line ordering and replenishment. Conducted stock counts to support audit requirements and inventory accuracy.

Sales assistant
Nov ‘24 - Jun ‘25
Offspring Selfridges London

Maintained Store presentation and managed stock replenishment. Achieved sales target weekly. Enhanced communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced retail environment. Developed strong product knowledge in different types of footwear, to provide tailored advice.

Volunteer translator
Jan ‘22 - Jan ‘24
New Routes

Assisted migrants and refugees in communicating in English, translating between Kurdish, German and Arabic. Provided translation for legal and social services. Aided migrants/refugees adjustment to their new environment by offering cultural and emotional support.

Office assistant
Jan ‘22 - Jan ‘24
MB Cars Norwich Ltd

Gained experience in customer service and improved communication techniques. Gaining experience in handling numerical data as well as tax documentation.

Sales assistant
Jan ‘22 - Jan ‘23
Sports Direct

Delivered customer service by handling enquiries and assisting with sales. Managed inventory, ensuring product availability and proper organisation.

Refugee Camp Volunteer
Jun ‘21 - Sep ‘21
Barzani Charity Foundation

Worked closely with refugees to assess their needs and provide assistance with camp resources.

Retail Experience
Retail Category
High street
Luxury
Other
Work Environment
Shopping centre
Other
Product Category
Womenswear
Footwear
Other
Responsibilities
Complaint handling
Cash register
Returns & Exchanges
Inventory control
Stockroom management
Stock control
Store Maintenance
Open/closing store
Product labelling
Languages
Kurdish - Native
English - Native
German - Native
Arabic - Native
Persian - Native
Education & Training
University of Westminster
‘24 - Unknown
Law with International Relations
Bachelor
City of Norwich Schools
‘22 - ‘24
A-Levels
A-Levels
Jane Austen College
‘17 - ‘22
GCSEs
GCSEs