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Certification
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Naomi Gallardo

Killeen,United States
Naomi Gallardo

Summary

Knowledgeable and success-driven professional with a high resiliency and large skill base due to needing to adapt while constantly moving as a military family. Possesses a keen interest in learning how things work and will thrive in an environment that is challenging, open, and engaging. Current environmental science, aviation, and computer science enthusiast.

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Perry Office Plus

Promotional Specialist
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

Creating promotional products to fit the needs of our customers, including event signage, apparel, executive gifts, customizable office supplies, and building relationships with current customers to help anticipate future needs.

  • Facilitated 1% growth in department and generated over $400,000 in combined sales
  • Works with clients individually to fulfill specific needs and deadlines as part of normal work flow
  • Experienced in working with licensed branding and media and completing marketing-oriented goals in compliance with entity requirements
  • Identified potential marketing opportunities to increase brand awareness.
  • Identified interested and qualified customers to provide potential customers with additional information regarding product.
  • Visited trade shows, stores and community organizations to demonstrate products or services and answer questions from potential customers.

Perry Office Plus

Customer Support Specialist
06.2020 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Working in partnership with purchasing, logistic, and marketing teams to provide next-day services and account maintenance at main warehouse and corporate office for Perry furniture and supply brands.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.

Innovative Printing Resources

Graphic Designer
02.2020 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Design and produce printed packaging material and websites for company brand
  • Utilize Epilog Carbon Laser Cutter
  • Operate high volume paper cutting machine
  • Use hydraulic press and metal plate punch
  • Various maintenance
  • Create websites and media using Adobe Creative Cloud, drafting software, and cloud based media and server/domain control

Furloughed and company eventually closed due to impacts of COVID-19

Hill Country Eye Center

Medical Front Desk Receptionist
12.2019 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Front desk appointment scheduling, records management, insurance verification for ophthalmology clinic in Cedar Park, specializing in ocular surgery and research LASIK trials
  • Verified and updated demographic and other personal information for clients with respect to personal boundaries when asking for important details.
  • Remained aware of provider schedules and scope of practice on evolving basis to organize and schedule appropriate care.
  • Fielded concerns surrounding patients and care, liaising between physician, patient and insurance company.
  • Used computerized data management systems to organize immense datasets and coordinate care details for large patient bases.

Temporary position

Duolingo

Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Remote)
10.2019 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Assisting HR team at Duolingo in screening and filtering technical candidates for software engineering roles
  • Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.


(Contract fulfilled successfully, UpWork)

Chatter Buzz Media

Senior Talent Recruiter (Remote)
06.2017 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Worked with CEO of company and associates to compile effective job board postings for open positions, filtering candidates based on strict guidelines and conducting phone interviews with chosen potential hires
  • Ran pipelines for SEO, SEM/PPC, Director positions, PR, Copyright and Content, intern, and entry level through executive talent
  • Verified applicant references and employment details.
  • Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
  • Advanced to Senior Talent Recruiter in 2019.

The Shidler Group

Receptionist and Administrative Assistant
01.2018 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Front desk duties and administrative assistance for The Shidler Group property management/equity firm within corporate headquarters
  • Completed clerical duties as needed for several executives within office
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.

(Moved off island to PCS with family)

Upwork.com

Content Copywriter
10.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Content writer for various clients with blog and commercial circular needs, focusing on advertisement and technical publication
  • Ghostwriting, formal document creation, website blog addition.
  • Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Wrote social media outreach posts on both informational and promotional topics.
  • Created high-impact messaging for marketing media, contributing to increases in revenues and market share.

Inwood Estates Winery & Bistro

Wine Associate
03.2015 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Ran tasting tours and provided sales and wine information to visitors and club members
  • Coordinate wine selection and manage inventory

Left job due to military PCS relocation.

Calaveras

Professional Artist
04.2011 - 10.2012

Job overview

Licensed tattoo artist and educator of bloodborne pathogens compliance protocol

YoYo's Frozen Yogurt

Store Associate
01.2010 - 01.2011

Job overview

  • Store associate with food handling clearance - cash handling, managerial duties, open and closing key holder.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
  • Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.

Education

Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Killeen, TX

Bachelor of Science from Environmental Science
06.2024

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX

Associate of Arts from General Studies
12.2022

University Overview

  • Dean's List Fall 2022

Harker Heights High School
Harker Heights, TX

High School Diploma
06.2009

Skills

  • Marketing Strategies
  • Latest Industry Trends
  • Advertising Activities
  • Promotional Campaigns
  • Public Speaking
  • Business Planning
  • Event Planning
  • Special Events
  • Building Key Relationships
  • Sales Expertise
  • Sample Distribution
  • Promotional Effectiveness Review
  • Product and Service Knowledge
  • Prospect Development
  • Promotions and Marketing Strategies
  • Administrative Support

Certification

Responsive Web Design - freecodecamp.org

https://freecodecamp.org/certification/ngallardo/responsive-web-design

Timeline

Promotional Specialist

Perry Office Plus
01.2022 - Current

Customer Support Specialist

Perry Office Plus
06.2020 - 01.2022

Graphic Designer

Innovative Printing Resources
02.2020 - 04.2020

Medical Front Desk Receptionist

Hill Country Eye Center
12.2019 - 02.2020

Talent Acquisition Coordinator (Remote)

Duolingo
10.2019 - 01.2020

Receptionist and Administrative Assistant

The Shidler Group
01.2018 - 11.2018

Senior Talent Recruiter (Remote)

Chatter Buzz Media
06.2017 - 05.2019

Content Copywriter

Upwork.com
10.2016 - Current

Wine Associate

Inwood Estates Winery & Bistro
03.2015 - 09.2015

Professional Artist

Calaveras
04.2011 - 10.2012

Store Associate

YoYo's Frozen Yogurt
01.2010 - 01.2011

Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Bachelor of Science from Environmental Science

Central Texas College

Associate of Arts from General Studies

Harker Heights High School

High School Diploma

Responsive Web Design - freecodecamp.org

https://freecodecamp.org/certification/ngallardo/responsive-web-design

Naomi Gallardo