ALI FOMBA
Teaneck
Summary
Versatile and ambitious professional with a proven track record in sales leadership, digital marketing, and merchandising. Skilled in driving business growth through strategic planning, team management, and customer-centric solutions. Passionate about innovation and continuous learning, with a strong ability to adapt and thrive in fast-paced environments. Eager to bring value, creativity, and determination to every opportunity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandising Associate
Home Depot, USA
Hackensack
05.2023 - Current
- Organized product displays to attract customers and increase sales.
- Ensured that all merchandise was correctly priced and tagged according to established standards.
- Assisted in maintaining store shelves and displays, ensuring items were properly stocked and labeled.
- Built product displays and placed appropriate signage for merchandise.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
Online Translator
Lionbridge
New York
06.2017 - Current
- Reviewed existing translations for accuracy and provided suggestions for improvement when needed.
- Created translations for all types of documents, including legal contracts and business reports. (English - French).
Sales Supervisor
Transsion Holdings
BAMAKO
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Provided guidance and support to all members of the sales team to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Created monthly reports on regional sales performance and presented to upper management.
- Planned and coordinated staff training sessions for new and existing employees.
- Conducted weekly performance reviews with the sales team to ensure goals were being met.
- Led employee performance evaluations and rewarded top performers to retain quality personnel.
Marketing Assistant
Transsion Holdings
BAMAKO
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Provided administrative support to the Marketing Manager on a daily basis.
- Conducted market research to identify target audiences and competitors.
- Created presentations for internal meetings or external clients using PowerPoint, Prezi.
- Analyzed competitor activity to inform strategic decisions about pricing and positioning of products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Analysis
Faculty of Humanities, Languages And Sciences of L
BAMAKO02-2017
MBA - Business Administration
Shanghai International Studies University
ChinaSkills
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Merchandise planning
- Pricing and signage updates
- Store maintenance
- Sales strategies
- Problem-solving
- Fluent bilingual communication
- Team collaboration skills
- Calm under pressure
- Attention to detail
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
bambara
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Merchandising Associate
Home Depot, USA
05.2023 - Current
Sales Supervisor
Transsion Holdings
03.2020 - 02.2023
Marketing Assistant
Transsion Holdings
10.2018 - 02.2020
Online Translator
Lionbridge
06.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Analysis
Faculty of Humanities, Languages And Sciences of L
MBA - Business Administration
Shanghai International Studies University
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