Melessa DabydeenChand
Jamaica,New York
Summary
Goal-oriented, organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate
Burlington Coat Factory Department Store
11.2023 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Circulation Manager
Times Media Group
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Improved overall profitability by closely monitoring expenses and identifying areas for cost reduction.
- Organized networking events for customers and partners, resulting in strengthened relationships and increased brand visibility within the community.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth within the district.
- Directed location preparation for periodic inventory audits.
- Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth.
Sales and Marketing Manager
Amelia's Trading
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Analyzed sales and marketing data for improved strategies.
- Improved brand visibility with well-executed promotional campaigns and engaging social media content.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities, leading to the expansion of the company's product line.
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Amsterdam Multilateral
New Amsterdam, GuyanaMarketing Management And Research
University Of Guyana
Georgetown, GuyanaSkills
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent people skills
- Stocking and Receiving
- Cash Handling Accuracy
- Store Opening and Closing
- POS System Operation
- Merchandising knowledge
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Inventory Tracking
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Basic accounting
- Administrative Support
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Invoicing and collections
- Invoicing and Billing
- Month-end reports
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Bookkeeping
- Data Entry
Accomplishments
- Brought in multiple new customers.
- Supervised teams of 15 or more staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- General Management, American Management Association (AMA)- 09/032021
- Certified, Adult and Pediatric Aid/CPR/AED ,American Red Cross - 08/142023
- Basic Course for Attendants and Monitors , USNY - 08/11/2023
Floral Designing
A self-taught floral designer with ten years of experience in floral arts for events and occasions.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Burlington Coat Factory Department Store
11.2023 - Current
Circulation Manager
Times Media Group
06.2019 - 03.2023
Sales and Marketing Manager
Amelia's Trading
09.2016 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
New Amsterdam Multilateral
Marketing Management And Research
University Of Guyana