Aren Shaverdi
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Tarzana Cafe Bakery
08.2008 - Current
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Independent Contractor
STATE TRUCK LINES
08.2014 - 12.2020
- Identified new business opportunities through networking events, online platforms, or word-of-mouth referrals.
- Utilized HTML, CSS and JavaScript programs to create customized websites, enhancing features and aesthetics.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Attended industry conferences or workshops to continuously improve skills and expand professional network.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Manager
Encino Health
05.2010 - 09.2014
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established robust risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against potential operational challenges or disruptions.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Northridge
Northridge05.2014
High School Diploma -
Glendale High School
Glendale, CA06.2009
Skills
- Investor Relations
- Revenue Growth
- Partnership Development
- Contract Management
- Effective leader
- Sales Strategies
- Product branding
- Budget Development
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Goal Setting
Languages
Armenian
Full Professional
Persian
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Independent Contractor
STATE TRUCK LINES
08.2014 - 12.2020
Manager
Encino Health
05.2010 - 09.2014
Owner
Tarzana Cafe Bakery
08.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Northridge
High School Diploma -
Glendale High School