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Vindra Pardassie

Winter Garden,FL

Summary

Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. With over 10 years of experience in Business Management and Sales, is a reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay At Home Mom/Momager

Kids
Winter Garden, FL
08.2003 - Current
  • Spent the past 17 years at home parenting my kids and managing my household, while starting and running our home based business for 10 years.
  • Create and implement daily routines for effective scheduling for kids school, after school activities,like soccer,music lessons and gymnastics.
  • Establish and manage household budgets for expenses,vacations and other necessities to maintain fiscal responsibility and effectively save money.
  • Balance caregiving duties with housework using time management strategies.
  • Took an active part in kids school by volunteering in classes and school field trips.
  • Stayed actively involved in kids studies all the way to bachelors degrees.
  • Started a monthly community book club in 2020 and still active.
  • Volunteer in neighborhood with HOA to coordinate and put together first semi annual garage sale.
  • Mastered communication skills,diplomacy,creativity,negotiation skills and multi-tasking.

Owner/Operator

Self Employed
Winter Garden, FL
09.2010 - 06.2020
  • Managed day-to-day business operations of printing, packing and shipping products.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Evaluated suppliers costs to reduce product costs by 25% and improve operations.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.

Sales Associate

Fairfield
Kissimmee, FL
05.1999 - 08.2003
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and trust in company and product.
  • Generated new sales to achieve and exceed monthly sales goals.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Bartender Shift Manager

Penrods'
Miami, FL
02.1994 - 11.1996
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank, and stocked service bar.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.

Retail Manager

New York & Company
Miami, FL
07.1992 - 01.1994
  • Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Exhibited excellent people skills during interaction with employees and customers.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.

Retail Manager

Marshalls Department Store
Levittown, NY
07.1987 - 05.1992
  • Controlled store inventory and reviewed cash handling and operations reports.
  • Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Trained and developed new employees for ease of transition into team.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

SUNY Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY
05.1990

Skills

  • Data entry/Microsoft Office
  • Budgeting
  • Management Skills
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Sales

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Self Employed
09.2010 - 06.2020

Stay At Home Mom/Momager

Kids
08.2003 - Current

Sales Associate

Fairfield
05.1999 - 08.2003

Bartender Shift Manager

Penrods'
02.1994 - 11.1996

Retail Manager

New York & Company
07.1992 - 01.1994

Retail Manager

Marshalls Department Store
07.1987 - 05.1992

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

SUNY Farmingdale
Vindra Pardassie