To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills while applying education and continuing to develop new skills for career advancement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Attendee | Caregiver
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
04.2021 - Current
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Actively participate in trainings, workshops and coordinate activities with collaborating agencies.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Support clients with mental stability and assist to provide physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustainability.
Cooking meals and encouraging patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons, and barbershops.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming and medication reminders.
Engaging patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Helped clients manage money and pay bills.
Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Mail Delivery | Postal Carrier
Ameritrans
01.2021 - 11.2021
Followed Postal Service policies and procedures to maintain integrity of mail and protect customer information.
Planned and cased mail in sequence of delivery for designated route.
Handled mail and packages with care to prevent damage during delivery.
Obtains signatures for package deliveries as proof of delivery to avoid discrepancies.
Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages, and ordered goods.
Observed traffic and safety regulations for safe transport and delivery of mail.
Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses along routes for customer convenience and initiated delivery to intended recipients.
Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
Responded to customer inquiries about delivery, forwarding and other postal services quickly to provide quality customer services.
Communicated customer complaints, requests, and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
Collected mail from letter boxes on specific route both on foot and by vehicle.
Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
Greeted customers and answered questions regarding mail pick up times, postal regulations, and delivery costs.
Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
Kept mail delivery records to track delivered and undelivered items and identify delivery issues.
Employed GPS and other navigational tools to find shortest routes to locations.
Monitored weather conditions regularly to adjust delivery routes accordingly.
Altered routes to accommodate changing conditions or road closures in delivery areas.
Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors following each shift.
Utilized mail processing machines in weighing, stamping and processing mail items.
Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately 220 customers per shift.
Retail Merchandising | Senior Retail Merchandiser
Retail Solutions, LLC
04.2020 - 06.2020
Increasing volume and space per shelf at each customer account.
Organized Big Box store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Resetting shelf integrity.
Lifting objects and products from 35 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects/products up to 50 lbs.
Working while sitting, standing or walking.
Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays with new or transferred merchandise.
Work performed entailed fine manipulation of hands and/or fingers, bending, twisting, squatting, and climbing, as well as upper and lower body mobility.
Worked flexible schedule.
Valid driver's license to travel to additional locations
Maintained automobile liability insurance.
Knowledge of usage of computers, internet access, printing capabilities, and e-mail.
Developed relationships with key store personnel to support proper product placement and visibility.
Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
Maintained store assets with effective loss prevention strategies.
Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
Supervised and trained new staff in performing census.
Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
Checked product levels and recommended new purchases.
Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
Received new stock and input values into computer system.
Identified and tracked slow-moving inventory, recommended promotions and determined optimal replacements.
Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.
Partnered with merchandising team to create and implement profitable pricing strategies.
Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
Filled shortages in available goods by requisitioning merchandise from suppliers based on space, demand and current pricing.
Reviewed printed tickets or digital orders to get item numbers and merchandise locations.
Collected, analyzed and modeled sales trends and customer preferences data to inform inventory development decisions.
Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
Reported and analyzed inventory data to help management strategically improve pricing and marketing strategies.
Planned and implemented product launches and promotions for assigned stores.
Trained store personnel on product features to drive sales and increase product awareness.
Noted unsafe components inside packages and discussed concerns with supervisors.
Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
Updated merchandise pricing to match new values and special promotional rates.
Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
Managed inventory levels and product rotation to maximize sales and minimize out-of-stock items.
Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
Utilized visual merchandising techniques to effectively showcase products in retail stores.
Followed COVID -19 protocols in every maintained location.
Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at 20 locations by following established planograms.
Chief of Home Operations | Homemaker
02.2015 - 06.2020
Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance for family of 3. (Budgeting)
Represented organization at industry conferences and events. (PTA)
Administrative | Remote Field Representative
K.D. Steel
09.2018 - 10.2019
Understanding the scope of structural steel (bridging, columns, joists, connecting, welding, siding, decking)
Disciplined to work in Remote position. (Main office located in Washington State)
Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
Addressed customer complaints and mitigated dissatisfaction by employing timely and on-point solutions.
Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
Assessed sales reports to identify and enhance sales performance, support inventory oversight, and capitalize on emerging trends.
Traveled up to 25 miles per day to visit customer locations.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences while building relationships with business partners.
Negotiating final pricing on equipment and other resources used for completion of steel erection.
Booking hotels, flights and car rentals for employees.
Completed paperwork in full, on time and with high accuracy.
Collection and submission of receipts for purchases.
Understanding State of California policies (Cal/OSHA requirements.)
Ensured contracts were correct and in order.
Develop strategies for day-to-day projects.
Expertise in faxing, payroll, filing, answering phones, scanning, copiers.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Market Research | Independent Research Consultant
SmartRevenue
11.2013 - 04.2015
Analysis of business cultures applying quantitative and qualitative measurements.
Monitored marketing and sales trends to generate forecasts and measure effectiveness of campaigns.
Recorded accurate respondents' answers during interviews for future reference. (Segmentation and validation based on behaviors and attitudes)
Recommending improvements to enhance products and their efficiency.
Knowledgeable of hypothesis testing and probing.
Reconciling points of confusion and uncertainty to assess and quantify product practicality and user comprehension.
Evaluation of marketing, media and sales strategies and recommending modernization plan.
Familiarity of Agile teamwork.
Working alongside business owners to understand and acquire knowledge for predictive scenario modeling.
Recruitment of participants for interviewing.
Expertise in Microsoft Office.
Effective emotion management, leadership and delivery when giving presentations.
Scheduled interview appointments with respondents and created multiple questionnaires before commencing data collection.
Met with supervisor to determine project scope, outline deliverables or timelines and create action plan.
Analyzed and consolidated data from different sources to generate campaign performance reports.
Conducted primary and secondary research to better understand customer needs and behaviors.
Analyzed data to uncover insights and identify key opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
Created and evaluated target segmentation, email and canvas elements to maximize marketing campaign coverage.
Developed questionnaires and facilitated focus group discussions.
Created and distributed surveys for data collection and analysis.
Customer Service| Manager
Macy's Union Square
01.2001 - 11.2012
Keep up to date with beauty and fashion news and trends.
Help drive seamless consumer journey across all channels and shares these insights with team.
Analyze demand and supply gaps and propose plans to close them.
Develop and implement strategic business plans.
Develop project scopes and objectives while playing lead role on carrying through cross functional projects and initiatives.
Conduct and coordinate financial, product, market, operational, and related research to support strategic and business decisions.
Provide regular reporting on achievement of business objectives and KPI's.
Responsible for maintaining safe personal environment and acting safely with full support for complying within Health, Safety and Environment mandates.
Collect data across multiple departments through key stakeholder follow up and/or asset analytics.
12+ years of sales experience in customer focused environment.
Demonstrate superior leadership, organizational and time management skills.
Collaborating and functioning team member.
6+years of relevant experience in cosmetics ingredient environment. This is to include successful marketing, product management, selling, project management and new business development.
Strong analytical thinker with core market analysis skills and ability to view problems strategically.
Experience in targeting, converting and winning new business and/or new territories.
Create weekly status reports and maintain spreadsheets.
Help to produce presentations and training materials.
Training employees how to efficiently recruit and retain new business.
Preparing mid-year and year-end reviews.
Conducting associate reviews, involving appropriate store personnel.
Accepting additional duties or share responsibilities during busy times and/or as requested by Sales Team Manager/Assistant Store/Store Manager.
Assisting with all non-sell duties as assigned by Counter Manager/Area Sales Manager/Merchandise Coordinator/Store Manager where appropriate.
Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Took ownership of customer issues and followed problems through to resolution.
Assisted with pricing questions, inventory availability and changes to existing order and shipping information.
Researched and observed emerging markets and market shifts to take advantage of potential leads and new markets.
Education
Marketing/Corporate Management - Bachelors of Business
CSU
Hayward, CA
06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Single parent that has successfully sprouted a young gentleman into the world. I did this while working and going to school full time.
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Was one of the first users of Twitter.
Affiliations
Receptionist, John Muir Medical Outpatient Center; Food Delivery, Meals on Wheels; Community Outreach, signing up individuals for Medi-Cal, Auditing to ensure proper ICD 9/CPT, Healthy Communities; Co-Leader of an External Subcommittee and Member, California Association of Healthcare Leaders Affiliate Outreach Program;
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Personal Attendee | Caregiver
IHSS - In Home Supportive Services
04.2021 - Current
Mail Delivery | Postal Carrier
Ameritrans
01.2021 - 11.2021
Retail Merchandising | Senior Retail Merchandiser
Retail Solutions, LLC
04.2020 - 06.2020
Administrative | Remote Field Representative
K.D. Steel
09.2018 - 10.2019
Chief of Home Operations | Homemaker
02.2015 - 06.2020
Market Research | Independent Research Consultant
SmartRevenue
11.2013 - 04.2015
Customer Service| Manager
Macy's Union Square
01.2001 - 11.2012
Marketing/Corporate Management - Bachelors of Business
CSU
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management