ELENA TAFT
Retail Merchandiser
Phenix City,AL
Summary
To obtain a position as a retail merchandiser in a company that will utilize my skills and abilities where my knowledge in these fields will be expanded.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Linguist Aide (09L)
US Army (Reserve)
Zurbatiya, Iraq
02.2008 - Current
- Performed and assisted the Corps in Biometrics operation at the Port of Entry; Coordinated and controlled more than 280 Iranian tour groups per week (3000 daily) to flow through the Iraqis customs and border
- Earned and received the Army Achievement Award for stellar performance of duties
- Received accolades and awards for exceptional team training
Enumerator
Census Bureau
Vine Grove, Ky
05.2010 - 06.2010
Housekeeping
Wal-Mart
Bartlett, Tn
05.2005 - 02.2006
Waitress
Olympic Steak House
Bells, TN
08.1999 - 09.2001
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
Secretary
Zard Organization (Yellow Pages)
Tehran, Iran
01.1992 - 12.1996
- Typed, filed, answered telephone, mailed letters and timetables for international airliners
- Edited and published directories for the Ministry of Industry; Updated & Corrected of tel., Fax, Adds., Products & Services of Companies & Manufacturers; Assisted in Publishing 'Tehran Yellow Pages'
Education
Certified Microsoft Office Specialist - Microsoft Office Applications
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA04-2022
General Studies (no degree) -
Chattahoochee Valley Comm. College
Phenix City, AL08.2013
Advanced Individual Training -
Defense Language Institute
Ft Jackson, SC06.2008
Typing Certificate - Mechanical And Electrical Typewriting Course
Golbarg Typesetting Institute
Tehran, Iran04.1992
High School Diploma -
Agahi High School
Tehran, Iran06.1991
Skills
- Zarnegar (Desktop Publishing)
- Paradox (Data Entry)
- Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
Accomplishments
- Outstanding public relations, flexible, energetic, enthusiastic, dependable for flexible work hours in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent Customer Service expertise, ability to work effectively with supervision & to take initiative in problem solving & detail-oriented.
- Received and solved customer service complaints by using conflict resolution techniques.
References
References available upon request.
Professional Experience
Performed and assisted the Corps in Biometrics operation at the Port of Entry; Coordinated and controlled more than 280 Iranian tour groups per week (3000 daily) to flow through the Iraqis customs and border., Earned and received the Army Achievement Award for stellar performance of duties., Received accolades and awards for exceptional team training.
Typed, filed, answered telephone, mailed letters and timetables for international airliners; Edited and published directories for the Ministry of Industry; Updated & Corrected of tel., Fax, Adds., Products & Services of Companies & Manufacturers; Assisted in Publishing 'Tehran Yellow Pages'.
Timeline
Enumerator
Census Bureau
05.2010 - 06.2010
Linguist Aide (09L)
US Army (Reserve)
02.2008 - Current
Housekeeping
Wal-Mart
05.2005 - 02.2006
Waitress
Olympic Steak House
08.1999 - 09.2001
Secretary
Zard Organization (Yellow Pages)
01.1992 - 12.1996
Certified Microsoft Office Specialist - Microsoft Office Applications
Columbus Technical College
General Studies (no degree) -
Chattahoochee Valley Comm. College
Advanced Individual Training -
Defense Language Institute
Typing Certificate - Mechanical And Electrical Typewriting Course
Golbarg Typesetting Institute
High School Diploma -
Agahi High School
Certification
Linsuist Aide Certification
Languages
Aramaic (Neo_Assyrian)
Native language
Persian (Farsi)
Advanced (C1)
C1
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Important To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsSoftware
Microsoft Office
Interests
Sport, Music, Bible&Religious Activities, Cooking, Dance, Reading, Crafts
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