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Education
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Mariah Qamar

Reston,VA

Summary

Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Muslim Aid USA
McLean, VA
01.2022 - Current
  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
  • Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
  • Oversaw financial management, budget management, accounting and payroll activities.
  • Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations.
  • Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
  • Evaluated existing policies and procedures related to compliance with industry regulations.
  • Managed and executed risk management projects to determine deficiencies and appropriate corrective actions.

Assistant Service Manager

Koons Arlington Toyota
Arlington, VA
05.2018 - 05.2020
  • Assigned tasks to technicians based on their skill level and experience.
  • Provided oversight for staff of technicians, ensuring productivity and quality standards were met.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
  • Collaborated with customers to offer solutions to service needs.

Service Advisor

Modern Toyota Of Boone
Boone, NC
11.2016 - 05.2018
  • Liaised between customers and retail buyers to expedite orders and meet customer demands.
  • Followed up with existing customers regarding past services performed on their vehicles.
  • Explained amount for expected services and provided detailed answers to customer questions.
  • Reviewed completed service orders to ensure that all work was done correctly, according to dealership standards.
  • Enhanced productivity and customer service levels by anticipating needs and delivering outstanding support.

Loss Prevention Specialist

Rack Room Shoes Inc.
Charlotte, NC
02.2013 - 09.2016

Using investigative techniques to hone in on fraudulent activity by employees within the 400+ retail store locations.

  • Experience using oracle XBR loss prevention and store analytics. Running analytic reports to aid in the search for suspicious transactions and activity.
  • Processing backgrounds checks on potential and current employees.
  • Helping store locations with internal alarm systems and troubleshooting transaction issues.
  • Participated in industry events such as conferences or seminars on topics related to loss prevention.
  • Conducted thorough investigations of theft-related issues with potential to impact company operations and objectives negatively.
  • Monitored loss prevention operations to reduce impact of loss and identify theft and fraud.
  • Investigated shrink results outside acceptable ranges to determine causes and prevent recurrence.
  • Investigated customer complaints related to fraud and identity theft issues promptly and thoroughly.
  • Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies when necessary regarding criminal activities.

Sales Audit Specialist

Rack Room Shoes Inc.
Charlotte, NC
01.2011 - 02.2013
  • Performed audit procedures to validate financial report data.
  • Diminished financial discrepancies and accurately reconciled accounts using detailed data analysis results.
  • Identified potential fraud by analyzing data trends and anomalies in financial information.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls related to revenue recognition, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, and cash management.
  • Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
  • Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.

Bank Teller

Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union
Lakewood, NY
07.2010 - 01.2011
  • Provided exceptional customer service to customers by answering inquiries, resolving complaints and processing transactions in a timely manner.
  • Reconciled daily sales sheets with actual physical money received from customers or deposited into ATM machines.
  • Entered customer transactions into computers to record transactions and issue computer-generated receipts.
  • Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information.
  • Prepared reports on transaction activity for management review.
  • Issued and redeemed money orders, cashier checks, traveler's checks and savings bonds.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
11-2013

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY
2010

High School Diploma -

Jamestown High School
Jamestown, NY
2009

Skills

  • Critical Thinker
  • Commitment to Ethics
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Leadership
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem Resolution
  • Self-Directed
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

  • LPQ, Loss Prevention Qualified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Muslim Aid USA
01.2022 - Current

Assistant Service Manager

Koons Arlington Toyota
05.2018 - 05.2020

Service Advisor

Modern Toyota Of Boone
11.2016 - 05.2018

Loss Prevention Specialist

Rack Room Shoes Inc.
02.2013 - 09.2016

Sales Audit Specialist

Rack Room Shoes Inc.
01.2011 - 02.2013

Bank Teller

Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union
07.2010 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

ECPI University

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Jamestown Community College

High School Diploma -

Jamestown High School
Mariah Qamar