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Overview
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Studying for Life Ins. License
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Melissa Andrews

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Proven track record in developing leadership qualities, organizational skills, and innovative approaches to improve services. Detail-oriented mindset and thrive on new challenges. Driven by a strong desire to learn. Education and prior work experience have prepared me to meet the goals and challenges of this position. If there is any additional information that would be helpful, please let me know. Eagerly awaiting the opportunity to arrange a time for an interview and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Nevada Realtor

Real Estate Agent in Northern Nevada Lic. # s.195054
08.2021 - Current
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to establish favorable prices and negotiate contract terms.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
  • Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.

Owner /Operator

LUXE - Sparks, Nevada
11.2011 - Current
  • Consulted with customers to understand their desires and suggest the best products to meet their needs
  • Kept the system current and accurate to promote the efficient filing and retrieval of materials
  • Troubleshot problems with office equipment and software
  • Documented payments and expenses to keep financial records current
  • Continuously classified and filed records to keep the system efficient and all information organized
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Coordinated and distributed backorders to meet customer needs
  • Reviewed the incoming orders that assigned to LUXE to maintain a demanding schedule
  • Processed daily invoices and payments.

Jewlery Specialist

Macys Department Store
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
  • Upsold warranties and purchase add-ons to customers to drive sales revenues and achieve sales goals.
  • Conducted in-depth research to identify sourcing for high-quality materials and stones at attainable pricing.
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine exactly what customers required, available budgets and target recipient for each purchase.
  • Applied knowledge of clarity, symmetry and other factors to assign quality grades to stones.

Manager / Assistant

Nevada Group Wellness ( Prime Cannabis )
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Oversee all Cultivation & Production needs
  • Invoice / Metrc filing for the state of Nevada
  • Inventory control Budgeting and cost control
  • Set appointments
  • Clerical support Organize files
  • Inventory control Budgeting and cost control.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Bartender

Golden Gaming Entertainment
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Customer service
  • Serve and mix drinks
  • Handling register and cash flow
  • Cash out winnings.

Las Vegas Parking
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Multi-tasking Answering Multiple phone lines
  • Program administration Oversee administrative functions
  • Customer Service
  • Greeting
  • Set appointments.

Bartender

Doc Hollidays (Reno NV)
06.2021 - 04.2022
  • Customer service
  • Serve and mix drinks
  • Handling register and cash flow
  • Cash out winnings.

Personal Assistant

Darby Law Practice, Ltd. - Reno, NV
01.2007 - 07.2011
  • Opened, sorted and distributed incoming mail and electronic correspondence
  • Helped coordinate efficient meetings by preparing agendas and arranging the catering
  • Screened incoming calls and visitors to avoid unnecessary work interruptions
  • Kept the executive team productive and on-schedule by coordinating appointments and skillfully responding to routine inquiries
  • Managed efficient filing systems by quickly storing and retrieving business records
  • Researched topics of interest, compiled data and authored streamlined summaries outlining key points for review
  • Continuously classified and filed records to keep the system efficient and all information organized
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
  • Worked closely with the Federal Bankruptcy court
  • Sales Associate.

Sales Associate

Dillard's - Reno, NV
11.2008 - 01.2009
  • Serviced established accounts on a consistent basis and customer relationships
  • Consulted with customers to understand their desires and suggest the best products to meet their needs
  • Moved heavy boxes and inventory
  • Worked closely with all sales personnel to assist with routine sales and handle advanced issues
  • Skillfully count daily cash, prepare deposits and update financial records with current totals.

Assistant Barker

Rolling In Dough Bakery - Reno, NV
06.2007 - 11.2008
  • Reviewed the incoming orders and assigned work maintain a demanding schedule
  • Worked in an accelerated environment, multi-tasking & addressing customers needs
  • Followed recipes to prepare food according to company guidelines and in compliance with safe food handling procedures
  • Worked independently and teamed up with others to ensure a productive workflow
  • Moved heavy boxes, containers and pallets.

Personal Assistant

Security First Mortgage - Reno, NV
03.2006 - 01.2007
  • Answering multiple phone lines
  • Prepare mortgage documents for Agents
  • Customer Service / receiving appropriate documents for each case
  • Organized conferences and special events, including setting up the catering and preparing all supporting materials
  • Proofread business documents to check spelling, grammar and compliance with office policies
  • Continuously classified and filed records to keep the system efficient and all information organized
  • Troubleshot problems to help staff stay productive and on-task.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
San Francisco, CA
06.2009

GED -

Second Chance High School
Reno, NV
09.1999

Skills

  • Program administration
  • Oversee administrative functions
  • Improve performance
  • Time management
  • Inventory control
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Clerical support
  • Organize files
  • Multi-tasking
  • Answering Multiple phone lines
  • Set appointments
  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • Adobe
  • QuickBooks
  • Pricing negotiation
  • Closing support
  • Leasing and sales
  • Market Research
  • Negotiation
  • Staff Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Client Relations
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Property Research
  • Data Collection

Studying for Life Ins. License

Currently studding for my life ins. license for the state of Nevada. 

Timeline

Jewlery Specialist

Macys Department Store
10.2022 - 08.2024

Manager / Assistant

Nevada Group Wellness ( Prime Cannabis )
07.2022 - 10.2022

Bartender

Golden Gaming Entertainment
04.2022 - 07.2022

Las Vegas Parking
04.2022 - 07.2022

Nevada Realtor

Real Estate Agent in Northern Nevada Lic. # s.195054
08.2021 - Current

Bartender

Doc Hollidays (Reno NV)
06.2021 - 04.2022

Owner /Operator

LUXE - Sparks, Nevada
11.2011 - Current

Sales Associate

Dillard's - Reno, NV
11.2008 - 01.2009

Assistant Barker

Rolling In Dough Bakery - Reno, NV
06.2007 - 11.2008

Personal Assistant

Darby Law Practice, Ltd. - Reno, NV
01.2007 - 07.2011

Personal Assistant

Security First Mortgage - Reno, NV
03.2006 - 01.2007

Associate of Arts - Fashion

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

GED -

Second Chance High School
Melissa Andrews