Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
CrossFit, Sewing, Painting, Gardening, Reading, Traveling
Languages
Timeline
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Patricia Watson

Eagle,ID

Summary

  • Proven track record in enhancing client relationships and internal operational efficiency, notably at Deloitte. Expert in team collaboration and problem-solving, adept at multitasking and communication. Achieved significant improvements in merchandise presentation and sales event management, leveraging skills in customer service and time management.
  • Reliable and upbeat [Job Title] successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing and cleaning. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.
  • Retail sales professional versed in product placement and merchandising. Experienced in inventory management and shipment processing.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchanising Sales Associate

Reclaimed Antiques And Estate Sales
02.2022 - 05.2024


  • Adapted quickly to changing business needs by regularly rotating merchandise according to seasonal demands or customer preferences.
  • Enhanced customer experience by maintaining clean, well-stocked, and organized store aisles.
  • Cleared, organized and staged home Estate Sales for weekend sales and Monday clear out or Free days to maximize a sufficient, cleared house while maintaining client satisfaction.

Merchanising Sales Associate

Broadway Quilts
03.2013 - 05.2021
  • In-store staging for heightened merchandise display.
  • Design consultation of fabric coordination and pattern arranging.
  • Sales and events management.

Accounts Receivable Associate

Vicor Restaurant Supply
03.2013 - 05.2019


  • Enhanced communication between departments by participating in cross-functional meetings aimed at improving overall organizational performance.
  • Resolved invoice disputes professionally and efficiently by working closely with both internal departments and external clients.
  • Assisted in annual audits by providing organized documentation and clear explanations of accounting records as needed.

Education and Community Volunteer

The Presentation School
09.2001 - 08.2014
  • Enhanced the effectiveness of local nonprofit organizations by providing ongoing volunteer support.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts by coordinating and participating in charity events and donation drives.
  • Increased public awareness about community issues through educational promotional events.

Marketing Public Relations Specialist

Deloitte
03.1993 - 03.1998
  • Wrote press releases for routine use and crisis management.
  • Established lasting partnerships with internal clients to expand consulting brand reach and amplify client messages within expert communities.
  • Achieved consistent placement of client news stories in top-tier publications through diligent pitching efforts.
  • Analyzed campaign performance data to identify areas of improvement and optimize future PR efforts.
  • Prior to Deloitte, Patricia managed similar work for PHH Fantus, an adjunct boutique economic developemt and corporate relocation consulting practice that Deloitte purchased.

Education

Master of Science - Comunications

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
09.1993

Skills

  • Multi-tasker/communicator
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills

CrossFit, Sewing, Painting, Gardening, Reading, Traveling

Exercise and creative outlets are important to me along with the occasional opportunity to travel near and far to experience new cultures, foods and sceneries. 

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Merchanising Sales Associate

Reclaimed Antiques And Estate Sales
02.2022 - 05.2024

Merchanising Sales Associate

Broadway Quilts
03.2013 - 05.2021

Accounts Receivable Associate

Vicor Restaurant Supply
03.2013 - 05.2019

Education and Community Volunteer

The Presentation School
09.2001 - 08.2014

Marketing Public Relations Specialist

Deloitte
03.1993 - 03.1998

Master of Science - Comunications

Northwestern University
Patricia Watson