Faith Vandenberg
Leighton
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in financial advising and retail management. Skilled in analytical thinking and strategic planning, contributing to improved understanding and operational efficiency. Committed to fostering trust and loyalty among people.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Advisor
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
08.2025 - Current
- Educated clients on financial products, enhancing understanding and decision-making capabilities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their financial portfolios.
- Worked closely with insurance providers to assess suitable coverage options tailored to individual client requirements for risk management purposes.
Assistant Manager
Maurices
Pella, IA
04.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted in driving sales through effective merchandising and customer engagement strategies.
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure a seamless shopping experience for customers.
- Trained and mentored new associates on company policies and customer service standards.
- Implemented inventory management practices to maintain stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
Food Service Worker
#DutchFix
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Prepared and served food items in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak service hours.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interactive Digital Studies
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05-2027
Skills
- Sales expertise
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building and management
- Analytical thinking
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Goal setting
- Workload management
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Was named one of Iowa's top 10 Emerging Journalists my Sophomore year of high school - the first one ever at my high school
- I have All-Stated in Speech 3 different times in high school
- Was named the President of my Student Organization in college after only 1 year
- Supervised team of at least 8 staff members.
Timeline
Financial Advisor
University of Northern Iowa
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Manager
Maurices
04.2023 - 05.2025
Food Service Worker
#DutchFix
01.2021 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Interactive Digital Studies
University of Northern Iowa