Wajona Aliwardak
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
As an experienced team leader with a proven track record of motivating employees and creating a positive work environment, I am dedicated to achieving results and paying close attention to detail. With excellent communication skills and a passion for success, I have worked in diverse cultural fields and lived abroad in multiple countries, gaining valuable international business knowledge and a unique perspective. I have a keen eye for fashion and design trends and am adaptable to any position, whether it involves working with tools, interacting with people, or providing ideas and suggestions. In addition, I have undergone training to become a Los Angeles police officer and attended the CAPS program at the Los Angeles Police Academy.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Wajona Aliwardak
Canoga Park, CA
- Be a boss and leader to the the staff while maintaning an comfortable relationship as a designer with the other wmployees at the same time
- Sign off on final designs and product
- Handle most of the accounting and the orders for the cost of merchandise
Owner/ Designer
AFA TRENDS LLC
Los Angeles, CA
11.2022 - Current
Head, Security Officer
American Golden Security INC
Chatsworth, CA
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Handle time sheets and Scheduling of the staff while conducting Security Patrol at Site
- Armed Guard when required
- Provide Survelliancd
Administrative Assistant
Uinque Builders Construction Company
Kabul
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and provided excellent customer service to all company clients
- Stressed the importance of teamwork in the office, ensuring that all administrative staff members were encouraged to use their full potential
Blogger
Ontrix Web Solutions
Chatsworth , CA
05.2016 - 07.2018
- Met with content editors to plan post subjects and publishing schedules.
- Created dynamic graphics to accompany blog posts.
- Researched creative topics to write, edit and create layouts for new articles and features.
- Connected and interacted with readers via email or message boards to address needs and ideas of audience.
- Published regular pieces on Subject to blog.
- Studied and commented on current news and trends.
Designer
Self Employed Services
Kabul, Afghanistan
07.2008 - 12.2011
- Designed clothing and accessories with traditional elements mixed with western styles in Afghanistan. With multiple tailors under contract with me to stitch my designs and also finding vendors to sell my products.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and product catalogs to brand standards.
- Conducted user research to identify customer needs and preferences for customer-centric designs.
- Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials.
- Collaborated with clients to address brand imaging and marketing style.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive library of design assets for easy access and reuse.
- Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition.
- Provided guidance and advice to junior design team members on design-related matters.
- Identified design requirements for each project.
- Assisted in development of new materials for design projects.
Merchandiser
Macy’s
Northridge, CA
03.2003 - 09.2005
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Researched current industry trends and competitor activity to stay abreast of resources, technology and best practices.
- Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.
- Conducted regular store audits to verify compliance with company policies.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
- Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
Education
Master of Science - Management
Post University of Waterbury
Waterbury, CT 08.2022 - Current
Prominent coursework: Intro to Computer - undefined
Kardan University Kabul
06.2012
Associate of Arts -
Pierce College
Los Angeles, CA06.2005
Skills
- Communication skills, Bilingual, English, Leadership, Documentation review, Customer service, Time management
- Marketing and Advertising
- Interior Renovations
- Evaluating Suppliers
- Innovative and Visionary
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Remodels and New Construction
- Vendor Negotiations
- Supplier Relations
- Merchandising
- Marketing
- Consulting
- People and Culture
- Product Branding
- Talent Development
- Business Administration
- Investor Relations
- Business Planning
- Design Coordination
- Customer Relations
- Client Service
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Persian
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Urdu
Full Professional
Pashto
Native or Bilingual
Dari
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Owner/ Designer
AFA TRENDS LLC
11.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Management
Post University of Waterbury
08.2022 - Current
Head, Security Officer
American Golden Security INC
10.2021 - 12.2022
Administrative Assistant
Uinque Builders Construction Company
02.2018 - 05.2021
Blogger
Ontrix Web Solutions
05.2016 - 07.2018
Designer
Self Employed Services
07.2008 - 12.2011
Merchandiser
Macy’s
03.2003 - 09.2005
Wajona Aliwardak
Prominent coursework: Intro to Computer - undefined
Kardan University Kabul
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Pierce College
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