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Neda Anayah

Danville,CA

Summary

Reliable and upbeat associate successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and pays diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing and cleaning. Dedicated and trustworthy relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and leadership skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter

Self Employed Services
05.2018 - Current

Experienced Babysitter who responsibly cares for children and encourages fun, creative activities to aid their growth. Focused on fostering curiosity and skill development while adhering to parents' preferred routines. Committed to maintaining a clean, secure, and organized environment.

  • Organized and cleaned home after activities
  • Played games and read books to young children, limiting TV and mobile device time
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities
  • Steered children away from danger, maintaining a safe environment at all times


Club Treasurer/Officer

Muslim Student Association
08.2020 - 05.2024

Host and Waitress

Amalfi Mediterranean Fusion
02.2022 - 01.2024

As a host, responsibilities typically include greeting guests, managing reservations, and coordinating seating arrangements to ensure efficient service flow. As a server, duties involve taking orders, delivering food and beverages, and providing attentive, friendly service to enhance the dining experience. Proficiency in communication, multitasking, and teamwork, as well as the ability to handle a fast-paced environment and resolve customer issues effectively.

  • Answered customer inquiries regarding the menu, restaurant services, and special promotions.
  • Maintained cleanliness of lobby area, including wiping down tables and chairs.
  • Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
  • Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.


Assistant Manager

Vitality Bowls
08.2022 - 05.2023

Dedicated and organized Assistant Manager with a passion for health and wellness. Proven track record of effectively supporting operations and delivering exceptional customer service in the fast-paced environment of Vitality Bowls. Adept at team leadership, inventory management, and ensuring a seamless customer experience. Excited to contribute my skills to drive success and growth within new organizations.

  • Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
  • Mentored and delegated staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Initiated inventory control measures to manage and replenish stock, maintain cost levels and meet customer demand.
  • Assisted supervisor in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Placed truck orders based on inventory


Shift Leader

Vitality Bowls
10.2021 - 08.2022

Supervising employees and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity. Monitoring team performance and ensuring duties are performed efficiently. Reporting any issues that arise during the shift to management. Managing employee requests and transgressions. Mentored and coached staff by giving employees suggestions and feedback to improve job performance.

  • Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns and emergencies in absence of manager or supervisor.
  • Checked orders for quality and completeness.
  • Educated customers about offerings, promotions and pricing to boost sales.
  • Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.

Courtesy Clerk

Safeway
01.2021 - 10.2021

Responsible for ensuring customers have a positive shopping experience, by checking out customers, bagging items and keeping the store tidy by cleaning up any spills and reorganizing displays throughout the day.

  • Assisted with price checks, go-backs, and replenishing supplies.
  • Oversaw collection shopping carts from parking lot to maintain clean, organized area.
  • Took unwanted items from checkout to proper location.
  • Escorted customers to desired merchandise location.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting customers and directing to desired items.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues to promote overall satisfaction and improve service.

Youth Organizing Member

Arab Resource And Organizing Center
05.2018 - 07.2021

AYO is a youth branch off of AROC. AROC helps with social services by spreading awareness of ICE and provides legal services, etc. In AYO we organized campaigns, survey schools, and try to expand the knowledge, education, and culture of arabs and muslims into schools with many other youth

  • Connect with the arab community in the bay
  • TURATH organizing
  • Help POC with discrimination
  • Bring arabic into schools
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project goals within established timelines and budgets.

Campaign Team Member

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
09.2018 - 02.2020

Helped raise money for my candidates team for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's 2019 Students of the Year campaign. Our team fundraised in our community and outreached to many companies to raise funds to support life saving cancer research. Our team won against many teams with an end total donation of 60,000 dollars.

  • Monitoring social media and online sources for funds
  • Planned and completed group projects and donation events.
  • Collaborated to create compelling promotional materials for fundraiser
  • Increased donations through events, bake sales, and door-to-door advertisement.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
06.2026

Associate of Science - Biology

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Monte Vista High School
Danville, CA
06.2022

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Time Management
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Reliability
  • Organized/tidy
  • Arabic speaking
  • Responsible
  • Intelligent
  • Customer assistance
  • Bagging and packaging
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Business Development
  • Money Handling
  • Cost Control
  • Sales Monitoring
  • Employee Shift Scheduling
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Assigning Work/Task Delegation
  • Placing Inventory Shipments

Volunteer Experience

San Ramon Regional Medical Center- Nursing Volunteer

  • January 2024- Current
  • Assist nursing staff with non-clinical tasks by organizing supplies and preparing patient rooms
  • Provide comfort to patients through companionship and conversation
  • Help with administrative duties by answering phones, directing visitors, and delivering messages
  • Develop hands-on experience in a medical setting
  • Enhance understanding of healthcare operations and patient care dynamics


Muslim Student Association- Treasurer/Club Officer

  • August 2020- May 2024
  • Establish a welcoming community among all Muslims and to raise awareness and knowledge about Islam.
  • Worked closely with the club president to align financial decisions with organizational goals and priorities.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring the timely payment of bills and reimbursements to members.
  • Collaborated with event organizers to develop accurate budgets for club-sponsored events, promoting fiscal responsibility.
  • Increased fundraising revenue by identifying new sources of support and developing targeted solicitation strategies.


Tcope- Cofounder

  • Cofounder of Tcope (Teens Cope) as an outlet for teenagers who suffer from mental health issues to find coping mechanisms and outlets.
  • Control our Instagram page by posting inspirational quotes and provided different ways for teens to cope with the stresses of our generation.
  • Make myself known to others that I can be someone trustworthy to talk to.


Stand Up Against Hate Club- Club Member

  • August 2021- June 2024
  • Inflict positive change within the school and the environments we encountered.
  • Stood up against bullying, racism, and discrimination, and advocated for human rights
  • Distributed kind and meaningful notes around the school to spread positivity.

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Interests

  • Environment
  • Biology/Ecology
  • Animals
  • Science
  • Nursing
  • Medicine
  • Marching band
  • Art
  • Drawing

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Vitality Bowls
08.2022 - 05.2023

Host and Waitress

Amalfi Mediterranean Fusion
02.2022 - 01.2024

Shift Leader

Vitality Bowls
10.2021 - 08.2022

Courtesy Clerk

Safeway
01.2021 - 10.2021

Club Treasurer/Officer

Muslim Student Association
08.2020 - 05.2024

Campaign Team Member

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
09.2018 - 02.2020

Babysitter

Self Employed Services
05.2018 - Current

Youth Organizing Member

Arab Resource And Organizing Center
05.2018 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of California - Los Angeles

Associate of Science - Biology

Diablo Valley College

High School Diploma -

Monte Vista High School
Neda Anayah