ZIARA BURKE
New York,NY
Summary
Driven and adaptable, honed key computer skills and teamwork capabilities during a pivotal internship at LaGuardia College SYEP Worker. Excelled in streamlining tasks, enhancing team efficiency, and employing a positive attitude, significantly contributing to project clarity and success. Outgoing Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact. Energetic Volunteer offering outstanding telephone etiquette, social media and interpersonal skills. Well-trained individual with past experience working with children and elderly people. Punctual and dedicated to service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Barbizon Brand Ambassador /Inside Sales and Marketing Representative
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - Current
- Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
- Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
- Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining consistent messaging and visuals across all promotional materials and presentations.
- Enhanced brand recognition by executing promotional events and engaging customers with product demonstrations.
- Generated leads for future business opportunities by collecting customer contact information during promotional events.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
Tempus Sales and Marketing
Brooklyn, NY
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Followed through with leads to close sales over phone, in office and during external consumer engagements.
- Expanded market reach by conducting thorough industry research and identifying potential new clients.
- Developed customized sales presentations for key clients, resulting in increased business partnerships.
- Provided written and oral feedback on market conditions, goal attainment and performance appraisals.
- Conducted market research to identify customer needs and preferences.
LaGuardia College SYEP Worker
Brooklyn, NY
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
- Established trusting relationships with young people through empathetic listening and genuine interest in their lives outside of program hours.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment by establishing clear expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors among participants.
- Provided guidance and advice to youth, supporting navigation of diverse personal and social issues.
- Provided individualized support for at-risk youth, resulting in increased self-esteem and positive behavior changes.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
Education
Berkeley College
New York, NY2025
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organized and Efficient
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Community Service
- Team Collaboration
- Computer Skills
- Flexible Schedule
Timeline
Barbizon Brand Ambassador /Inside Sales and Marketing Representative
09.2022 - Current
Tempus Sales and Marketing
12.2021 - 01.2022
LaGuardia College SYEP Worker
07.2017 - 07.2019
Berkeley College