Layal Ali
San Marcos,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at The Blanchard Companies, enhancing guest experiences and streamlining event coordination. Excelled in roles requiring creative thinking, leadership, and Microsoft Office proficiency. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, boasting a background in sales and marketing with a knack for establishing strong customer relationships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Member
SDSU Women in Business
02.2024 - Current
Director of Guest Experience
The Blanchard Companies
CA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Created memorable guest experiences for all campus visitors
- Assisted the members of the leadership team and the Admin Services team with their projects as needed
- Kept track of requests for room setup with facilities, coordinate them, and work with IT on any requests for audiovisual equipment
- Kept a schedule of all campus and off campus activities, prioritize and plan catering orders
Student Marketeer
Vector Marketing
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Remote
- Gained knowledge about how to establish powerful bonds with customers and a brand
- Learned how to confidently deliver a presentation
- Remote
Sales Associate
Homegoods
Escondido, CA
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Direct Interactions with an average of 100 customers daily
- Processed an average of 200 boxes a day in the backroom
- Inventory management for a retail store with $5 million in annual sales
- Processed transactions including checks, cash, debit and credit purchases and refunds
Education
Bachelors of Science - Finance
San Diego State University
05-2025
Associate's degree - Business Ad
Palomar College
05-2023
Skills
- Creative thinking
- Quick problem solving
- Multilingual
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Attention to detail
- Writing Skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively
- Leadership
- Event planning
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Affiliations
- Member in Women in Business Society at SDSU
- Volunteered at the San Diego Food Bank
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Turkish
Professional
Timeline
Member
SDSU Women in Business
02.2024 - Current
Director of Guest Experience
The Blanchard Companies
05.2023 - 08.2023
Student Marketeer
Vector Marketing
02.2023 - 03.2023
Sales Associate
Homegoods
10.2020 - 02.2023
Bachelors of Science - Finance
San Diego State University
Associate's degree - Business Ad
Palomar College
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