Ariel LaValle
Yaphank,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly organized professional with over a decade of experience in animal rescue and nonprofit administration. As President and founder of a successful animal rescue organization and small business owner, developed strong skills in data management, social media, scheduling, and client communications. Experienced in managing operations, handling sensitive information, and maintaining accurate records. Committed to supporting businesses through reliable and efficient administrative support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Salty Paws Pet Boutique
11.2024 - Current
- Manage purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Engage in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
President
New York Safe Haven Animal Rescue
01.2018 - Current
- Administrative work
- Medical record keeping
- Answering inquires and corresponding with prospective applicants
- Billing
- Managing social media accounts
- Fundraising
Executive Assistant
Nicholas Sekela, Oasis Realty Group
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained efficient office operations by handling errands and administrative functions.
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
Barista
Brewport Coffee House
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Retail Sales Supervisor
Poupette St Barth
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Increased store's profitability by re-merchandising inventory with attractive, eye-catching window and floor displays.
- Opened and closed store independently and prepared nightly bank drop for manager.
- Monitored inventory to recommend stock levels, maximizing profits and minimizing losses.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Oversaw continuous floor maintenance and recovery efforts, keeping displays and shelves customer-ready and professionally presented.
Retail Sales Supervisor
Sunglass Hut
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Kept merchandise fresh by monitoring use of proper stock rotation procedures and setting up promotions to move out aging products.
- Processed exchanges, refunds and team member purchases to keep cashiers focused on efficiently checking out regular customers.
- Created timely and accurate inventory, cash and production reports for senior managers.
- Counted cash register drawers at beginning and end of each shift to prepare bank deposits.
Library Page
Brookhaven Free Library
08.2011 - 08.2016
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Vertebrate Biology
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY12-2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Product knowledge
- Inventory control
- Maintaining client relationships
- Merchandising
- Sales reporting & analysis
- Cataloging
- Filing and data archiving
- Record preparation
- Office administration
Affiliations And Honors
Outstanding Junior Award, Pet Philanthropy Circle, NY, 2014
Timeline
Business Owner
Salty Paws Pet Boutique
11.2024 - Current
Executive Assistant
Nicholas Sekela, Oasis Realty Group
08.2024 - 01.2025
Barista
Brewport Coffee House
04.2022 - 04.2024
Retail Sales Supervisor
Sunglass Hut
05.2019 - 06.2021
Retail Sales Supervisor
Poupette St Barth
04.2019 - 01.2022
President
New York Safe Haven Animal Rescue
01.2018 - Current
Library Page
Brookhaven Free Library
08.2011 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Marine Vertebrate Biology
Stony Brook University
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