Maria Solares
Brentwood,CA
Summary
While pursuing my Business Administration with Opt-in: Entrepreneurship and Film & Television Production Bachelor Degrees, I am also working on my start-up coffee company. Which entails multiple approaches that have enabled me to grow and gain knowledge on administration, marketing, analytical skills, imports, and distribution as an enthusiastic student with excellent skills of solid team leadership and independent capacities. I bring a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Bring new ideas and user skills to your business.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Stylist
Allsaints
Santa Monica, CA
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
- Built a client list and scheduled appointments by using Google Sheets CRM.
- Greeted each client and asked questions to determine fashion needs.
- Kept notes listing preferences and services provided to clients for quick reference and promote loyalty.
Cashier/Sales Associate
Michael Kors
Santa Monica, CA
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Helped managers during Cashier Balancing.
- Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Surpassed daily sales goals by cross-selling all of products and promoting.
- Recorded and resolved daily transactions to promote revenue generation and customer satisfaction.
- Acted as point of contact for internal and external customers across departments.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Processed orders through company system and coordinated product deliveries.
Sales Associate
Gap
Santa Monica, CA
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Surpassed daily sales goals by cross-selling Loyalty Rewards Programs and promoting additional products.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provided store, products and services information.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Processed orders through company system and coordinated product deliveries.
- Mentored team members in mastering sales techniques to consistently exceed objectives.
- Facilitated timely product launches and delivered exceptional customer serived to enable account retention and growth.
Private Tutor
Self-employed
Santa Monica, CA
01.2009 - 04.2019
- Developed and implemented skill-building worksheets focused on Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry and Biology.
- Collaborated with college and high school students to identify educational goals and initiated strategies to keep plans on track.
- Taught students how to effectively study, take notes and complete test questions.
Director's Personal Assistant and Actress
"The Human Wall" by Carlos Mendez
Los Angeles, CA
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Assisted the Director in the making of The Human Wall during pre and post-production.
- Acting
- Our film was broadcasted on several TV new channels: Univision, Telemundo, Canal Azteca and published on La Opinion newspaper.
Director's Personal Assistant
"Her Velvet Undergound" by Brandon Bloom
Santa Monica , CA
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Successfully the film is now posted on IMDB.
- Worked effectively with fellow team members in a fast-paced, dangerous and intense environments.
Sales Associate
Circuit City
Santa Monica, CA
06.2008 - 03.2009
- Maximized sales potential by training new members in improved sales strategies.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices, and services.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Assisted clients with new or existing technologies, such as computers, cameras, and televisions.
Customer Service/Denim Sales Associate
Guess Inc.
Santa Monica , CA
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Supported customer service goals and enhance relation through friendly, knowledgeable and positive communication.
- Promoted clothing, perfumes, jewelry, shoes, to drives sales.
- Greeted customers with enthusiasm and offered immediate and friendly service.
Freelance Photographer
Mia Z Productions
Santa Monica, CA
05.2007 - 05.2007
- Set up precise photographic measurements and control equipments.
- Define image requirements and planned photographic events.
- Photographed special events, including weddings, parties, quinsañeras and school portraits.
- Cropped, manipulated and performed color-balance for final images.
- Collaborated successfully with a variety of personnole and work styles.
Cashier/Intimate Apparel Sales Associate
Macy's
Santa Monica, CA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Informed customer of current lingerie promotions to increase sales.
- Resolved technical issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers to minimize down times.
- Balance cash register drawer to counting money and checks.
- Supported customer service goals and enhanced relations through friends, knowledgeable positive communication.
- Promoted Macy's Visa card.
Cashier/Food Prep
Domino's Pizza
Pacific Palisades, CA
01.2003 - 10.2003
- Informed customers of regular/monthly specials.
- Utilized a cash register for POS.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized for maximum efficiency.
- Delivered beverages, pizzas, salads, and desserts to guests in an efficient manner.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Cleaned counters and food preping areas.
- Stocked food prepping areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
Education
B.S.B.A. - B.S.: in Entrepreneurship
Cal State Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2024
Transferred with 3.3 GPA - Film And Video Production and Anthropology units
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA2013
Associate of Arts - Art
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA2011
Domestic Violence Counseling Certificate -
Southern California Counseling Center
Los Angeles, CA2006
Skills
- Microsoft Office: Word, Power Point and Excel spreadsheet
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- PA - Film and Theater
- Power Point presentations
- Final Cut Pro Film Editing Program
- Adobe Film Editing Program
- Sales development
- Cash register operation
- Celtx
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales expertise
Certificates
- Microsoft Excel
- OneDrive for Business Essential Training
- Visio 2019
Timeline
Fashion Stylist
Allsaints
02.2022 - 11.2022
Cashier/Sales Associate
Michael Kors
10.2021 - 01.2022
Sales Associate
Gap
05.2019 - 02.2020
Director's Personal Assistant and Actress
"The Human Wall" by Carlos Mendez
10.2016 - 11.2016
Director's Personal Assistant
"Her Velvet Undergound" by Brandon Bloom
06.2014 - 07.2014
Private Tutor
Self-employed
01.2009 - 04.2019
Sales Associate
Circuit City
06.2008 - 03.2009
Customer Service/Denim Sales Associate
Guess Inc.
01.2008 - 06.2008
Freelance Photographer
Mia Z Productions
05.2007 - 05.2007
Cashier/Intimate Apparel Sales Associate
Macy's
01.2006 - 01.2007
Cashier/Food Prep
Domino's Pizza
01.2003 - 10.2003
B.S.B.A. - B.S.: in Entrepreneurship
Cal State Los Angeles
Transferred with 3.3 GPA - Film And Video Production and Anthropology units
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts - Art
Santa Monica College
Domestic Violence Counseling Certificate -
Southern California Counseling Center
Similar Profiles
Naomi NooneNaomi Noone
Part Time Stylist at AllsaintsPart Time Stylist at Allsaints
Henry LaiHenry Lai
Stylist at AllSaintsStylist at AllSaints
Kenneth Lopez BarreroKenneth Lopez Barrero
Retail Stylist at ALLSAINTSRetail Stylist at ALLSAINTS
Abbey MooreAbbey Moore
Stylist at AllSaintsStylist at AllSaints
Lori GlennonLori Glennon
Analyst, Hotel SKU Management at RossAnalyst, Hotel SKU Management at Ross