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Work History
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Maria Nader

New Albany,OH

Summary

Determined business owner with success boosting productivity and streamlining procedures for organizations. Focused on smoothly overseeing financial, personnel and operational facets. Expertly balanced targets with resources and optimized long-term success. Developed a concierge business platform that introduces multi faceted opportunities with clientele.

Overview

64
64
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Business Owner

EYE CAN DO THAT & What's Your Jam?
New Albany, OH
05.2010 - Current
    • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
    • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
    • Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
    • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
    • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
    • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
    • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.

Interpreter / Translator

Independent And Gahanna Jefferson School District
Columbus, OH
03.1997 - Current
    • Reviewed and transcribed audio or internet materials with high degree of accuracy and expression.
    • Developed translated forms and educational materials for non-English speaking populations.
    • Identified and carefully summarized factual points and abstract concepts.
    • Interpreted conversations simultaneously to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
    • Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
    • Supported student education by accompanying non-Spanish, Italian French speaking individuals to classes, study sessions and assemblies to translate instruction, conversation and documents.
    • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
    • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
    • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

ESL Teacher

Gahanna Jefferson School District
Gahanna, OH
08.2005 - 11.2009
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.

VP of Sales

CompData
Columbus, OH
08.1997 - 07.2005
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Increased revenue by implementing effective sales strategies in sales cycle process from prospecting leads through close.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Presented products to clients using dynamic presentations and practical use-case scenarios.
  • Managed entire sales cycle across customer accounts, proposing and closing sales to achieve total revenue growth, profit and customer satisfaction plans.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Exceeded sales goals by implementing aggressive sales programs, overhauling processes and facilitating market development.
  • Directed work of efficient administrative team maintaining accurate sales, inventory and order documentation.
  • Developed and led sales training initiatives for employees and teams across organization.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
  • Enhanced success of advertising strategies by boosting engagement through social media and other digital marketing approaches.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.

Retail District Manager

Stewart's Shops
North Salt Lake, UT
09.1986 - 10.1998
  • Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
  • Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
  • Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Completed daily paperwork and computer entry of sales data as established by management.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.

VP, Business Development

FORCE 4
Salt Lake City, UT
04.1994 - 04.1996
  • Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
  • Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as public face of company.
  • Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
  • Identified and solved issues with production, workforce and material sourcing to drive business objectives.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
  • Led cross-functional teams to create impactful messaging, demand-generation programs and sales tools.
  • Created vision and provided leadership for targeting larger prospects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications / Minor in Spanish

Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
05.1987

Skills

  • Change and Growth Management
  • Administrative Management
  • Business Management and Development
  • Records Organization and Management
  • New Business Launch
  • Business growth
  • Budgeting
  • Business growth and retention

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Independent Business Owner - EYE CAN DO THAT & What's Your Jam?
05.2010 - Current
ESL Teacher - Gahanna Jefferson School District
08.2005 - 11.2009
VP of Sales - CompData
08.1997 - 07.2005
Interpreter / Translator - Independent And Gahanna Jefferson School District
03.1997 - Current
VP, Business Development - FORCE 4
04.1994 - 04.1996
Retail District Manager - Stewart's Shops
09.1986 - 10.1998
Brigham Young University - Bachelor of Arts, Communications / Minor in Spanish

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