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Overview
Work History
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Community Service
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Tori Perkins

Memphis,TN

Summary

Earnest individual with experience in human services field providing support and guidance to individuals in need. Strong understanding of effectively working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about helping others access needed services. Proactively and quickly identifies best course of action for given scenarios. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with highly organized approach to work. Strong advocate for those in need and committed to providing best possible service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Engagement Intern

Vitalant
01.2024 - Current
  • Assist with community presentations, events or outreach; prepare proposals
  • Assist with recruitment of volunteer blood drive coordinators; coordinate essential communications; innovate new ways to rebuild volunteer blood donor base
  • Creates and maintains records and reports for recording and monitoring department information, performs general clerical and administrative duties.
  • Managed event logistics from inception to completion, ensuring successful outcomes for all stakeholders involved.

Jewelry Sales Specialist

James Gattas Jewelers
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Consistently grew sales and met goals by building lasting relationships with customers while creating custom jewelry
  • Assisted manager with social media on many platforms.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust marketing strategies accordingly.

Merchandising Specialist/Key Holder

More Than Words
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Implemented planogram updates, ensuring products were displayed according to company guidelines for maximum exposure.
  • Arranged merchandise in alignment with store planogram.
  • Streamlined in-store processes by implementing efficient merchandise receiving, processing, and replenishment systems.
  • Enhanced store appearance through effective space utilization and creative visual displays.

Key Holder/Visuals Specialist/Off-Site Events

Kendra Scott
02.2019 - 07.2020
  • Managed and organized off-site events including staffing, set up and breakdown
  • Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Contributed to store profitability by identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling products.
  • Enhanced store security by meticulously following all opening and closing procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Professional and Liberal Studies - Non-Profit Development and Administration

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
05.2024

Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management
  • Proactive
  • Volunteer Management
  • Team Building
  • Sales
  • Point of Sale Knowledge
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Nonprofit Knowledge
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Partnership Building

Community Service

  • Volunteered for the St. Jude Golf Tournament
  • Special Olympics
  • Vacation Bible School

Timeline

Community Engagement Intern

Vitalant
01.2024 - Current

Jewelry Sales Specialist

James Gattas Jewelers
03.2022 - 12.2023

Merchandising Specialist/Key Holder

More Than Words
09.2020 - 12.2021

Key Holder/Visuals Specialist/Off-Site Events

Kendra Scott
02.2019 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts in Professional and Liberal Studies - Non-Profit Development and Administration

University of Memphis
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