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Shevon Butler-Lee

Experienced professional with over 10 years in administrative support, human resources, and retail management, passionate about spiritual growth and exploring entrepreneurship.

Summary

I am a dedicated professional with a proven track record in administrative assistance, human resources support, retail management, and customer service. I am seeking opportunities to leverage my diverse skill set, which includes website development and data analysis capabilities, to contribute to an organization's growth and success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Capacity Building Coordinator

VISTA- Hunger Free America Hotline
Brooklyn, NYC
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented capacity building initiatives to support organizational growth.
  • Expand awareness and Increase the number of followers across all social media platform of the Hunger Hotline.
  • Assessed existing capacities within the organization and recommended improvements or changes as needed.
  • Designed evaluation tools for measuring progress towards capacity building objectives.
  • Update Hunger Free America website through data verification.
  • Identified potential funding opportunities related to capacity building efforts.
  • Improve call volume by 20% to increase accessibility for food resources across the country.

Administrative Assistant

Hunger Free America
New York, NY
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Organized and maintained physical and electronic filing systems to ensure accurate and confidential record keeping.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Ensured efficient operation of office equipment such as printers, copiers and fax machines.
  • Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
  • Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.

Showroom Assistant

Farrow & Ball
Brooklyn, NY
12.2019 - 03.2020
  • Monitored stock levels within the showroom area.
  • Implemented customer data changes into system to keep information up-to-date.
  • Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
  • Processed payments for purchases using cash registers or POS systems.
  • Assisted with merchandising activities such as window display setup and visual presentation of products.

Assistant Store Manager

Flying Tiger Copenhagen
Brooklyn, NY
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for product expansion or improvement.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews with staff members to assess individual progress and set goals for future development.
  • Coordinated with vendors to secure product availability at competitive prices.
  • Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, reconciling discrepancies as necessary.
  • Assisted in recruiting efforts by interviewing candidates for open positions in the store.
  • Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.

Assistant Manager - HR

The Gap
New York, NY
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Managed the day-to-day operations of the store, including customer service, inventory management and staff scheduling.
  • Assisted in recruiting and hiring new employees, conducting interviews and orientation sessions.
  • Oversaw all aspects of onboarding process for new hires including completing paperwork requirements.
  • Conducted training sessions for new hires and existing staff to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of personnel-related data such as salaries, leaves, attendance and other relevant information.
  • Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding employees on best practices and overseeing HR training.

Lead Visual Merchandiser

H&M
New York, NY
07.2006 - 09.2017
  • Created window and in-store displays to promote new product launches.
  • Organized store layout, fixtures and visual merchandising standards.
  • Created innovative planograms to maximize visibility of merchandise.
  • Ensured all signage was up-to-date and accurately reflected current promotions.
  • Assessed inventory levels and restocked items as needed to maintain attractive displays.
  • Planned seasonal changes in store layouts, including decorations, props and other visuals.
  • Successfully trained over 45 sales associates into visual merchandising.
  • Generated reports on key metrics such as conversion rates, traffic patterns, average sale amounts.
  • Served as a liaison between corporate headquarters and store-level staff.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Marketing

New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY
06-2013

Certificate - Data Analyst

Coursera
New York, NY

Skills

  • Software Proficiency: ADP, Paycor, AOD, Shopify, Salesforce, Microsoft Office/suites, Google Docs, Canva, HeyMarket, Justworks, Dropbox
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Human Resources: Employee benefits, recruitment, employee relations and payroll
  • Social Media Marketing: Content creation, campaign management, SEO optimization
  • Marketing: Marketing strategy, social media content
  • Data Analysis: Excel, CRM, problem-solving
  • Retail Operations: POS Systems, buying, inventory management, planograms
  • Website Development: Shopify, CAD, e-commerce
  • Collaboration Tools: Zoom, Microsoft Teams
  • Data Validation
  • Tech-Savvy

Accomplishments

Successfully launched and operated my own business, Finessed N Dressed, for two years during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Timeline

Capacity Building Coordinator

VISTA- Hunger Free America Hotline
08.2024 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Hunger Free America
01.2024 - 08.2024

Showroom Assistant

Farrow & Ball
12.2019 - 03.2020

Assistant Store Manager

Flying Tiger Copenhagen
08.2018 - 08.2019

Assistant Manager - HR

The Gap
09.2017 - 08.2018

Lead Visual Merchandiser

H&M
07.2006 - 09.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Marketing

New York City College of Technology of The City University of New York

Certificate - Data Analyst

Coursera
Shevon Butler-LeeExperienced professional with over 10 years in administrative support, human resources, and retail management, passionate about spiritual growth and exploring entrepreneurship.