I am a creative yet logical thinker with valuable work experience in customer service, sales, hospitality, and management. I balance part-time work alongside studies, achieving strong academic results while maintaining high performance at work. This, combined with my adaptability and drive, has allowed me to quickly rise to the position of store manager after graduation. I am now looking to expand into the design space in a junior position.

Ivar Alexander Lubberink

I am a creative yet logical thinker with valuable work experience in customer service, sales, hospitality, and management. I balance part-time work alongside studies, achieving strong academic results while maintaining high performance at work. This, combined with my adaptability and drive, has allowed me to quickly rise to the position of store manager after graduation. I am now looking to expand into the design space in a junior position.

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I am a creative yet logical thinker with valuable work experience in customer service, sales, hospitality, and management. I balance part-time work alongside studies, achieving strong academic results while maintaining high performance at work.

This, combined with my adaptability and drive, has allowed me to quickly rise to the position of store manager after graduation. I am now looking to expand into the design space in a junior position.

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Work Experience

Store Manager at Green Man Pub, Wellington
November 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Supervised daily operations and ensured smooth store functions; coached and motivated staff to achieve performance goals; monitored stock levels and coordinated with inventory team; assisted in visual merchandising and promotional setups; managed all aspects of store operations including scheduling and budgeting; led, trained, and evaluated team members to drive performance; analyzed sales trends and implemented strategies to boost revenue; delivered exceptional customer service and upheld brand standards; maintained store cleanliness and visual merchandising standards; assisted with stock replenishment and product organization.
Retail Sales Assistant at Christchurch Store
May 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Supported store operations including customer service, merchandising, stock replenishment, and daily sales targets; performed kitchen-hand tasks in a busy, fast-paced cooking setting and ensured sanitary safety regulations were followed; collaborated with culinary team to deliver high service standards.
Retail Sales Assistant at Green Man Pub
November 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Supervised daily operations and ensured smooth store function; coached and motivated staff to achieve performance goals; monitored stock levels and coordinated with inventory team; assisted with visual merchandising and promotional setups; led, trained, and evaluated team members to drive performance; analyzed sales trends and implemented strategies to boost revenue; ensured exceptional customer service and upheld brand standards; maintained store cleanliness and visual merchandising standards; assisted with stock replenishment and product organization; supported team in achieving daily sales targets; worked both alone and with a culinary team in a busy, fast-paced cooking setting; handled desserts, side dishes, and other tasks while ensuring compliance with sanitary safety regulations.
Store Manager at Connor
May 1, 2025 - Present
Managed all aspects of store operations, including scheduling and budgeting; led, trained, and evaluated team members to drive performance; monitored stock levels and coordinated with inventory team; analyzed sales trends and implemented strategies to boost revenue; delivered outstanding customer service and upheld brand standards; maintained store cleanliness and visual merchandising standards; assisted with stock replenishment and product organization; supported team in achieving daily sales targets; worked in a busy, fast-paced hospitality and retail environment; ensured compliance with sanitary safety regulations in kitchen and service areas.

Education

Bachelor of Industrial Product Design at University of Canterbury
February 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Bachelor of Industrial Product Design at University of Canterbury
February 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Retail, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services