Experience

Jeremy's Department Store

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Buyer/Lead Merchandiser

  • Feb 2015 - Present

  Currently the Assistant Buyer/Lead Merchandiser at Jeremy’s Retail Inc., dividing my time between the buying office, warehouse, and Berkeley store Assistant buying duties include sourcing new styles and brands for full price assortment, tracking sales through various reports ran on Retail Pro, receiving and counting in new product, dividing product between the two stores, compiling purchase orders, receiving, quality checking, and pricing merchandise, and other various tasks given to me by… Show more Currently the Assistant Buyer/Lead Merchandiser at Jeremy’s Retail Inc., dividing my time between the buying office, warehouse, and Berkeley store Assistant buying duties include sourcing new styles and brands for full price assortment, tracking sales through various reports ran on Retail Pro, receiving and counting in new product, dividing product between the two stores, compiling purchase orders, receiving, quality checking, and pricing merchandise, and other various tasks given to me by the Buyer Merchandising duties include floor moves, creating window and in-store displays, processing, sizing, and placing shipment on the floor, organizing the stockroom, delegating projects to sales staff, and ensuring store standards are being maintained by the entire sales team Show less Currently the Assistant Buyer/Lead Merchandiser at Jeremy’s Retail Inc., dividing my time between the buying office, warehouse, and Berkeley store Assistant buying duties include sourcing new styles and brands for full price assortment, tracking sales through various reports ran on Retail Pro, receiving and counting in new product, dividing product between the two stores, compiling purchase orders, receiving, quality checking, and pricing merchandise, and other various tasks given to me by… Show more Currently the Assistant Buyer/Lead Merchandiser at Jeremy’s Retail Inc., dividing my time between the buying office, warehouse, and Berkeley store Assistant buying duties include sourcing new styles and brands for full price assortment, tracking sales through various reports ran on Retail Pro, receiving and counting in new product, dividing product between the two stores, compiling purchase orders, receiving, quality checking, and pricing merchandise, and other various tasks given to me by the Buyer Merchandising duties include floor moves, creating window and in-store displays, processing, sizing, and placing shipment on the floor, organizing the stockroom, delegating projects to sales staff, and ensuring store standards are being maintained by the entire sales team Show less



Relish Catering & Events

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Server

  • Mar 2012 - Dec 2014

  Server and helper for catering company Set up tables and chair appropriately with linins, place settings, and selected decorations Prepare appetizers and drinks Refill buffet, serve appetizers and drinks to large parties, and assist bartenders and kitchen staff when needed (duties are usually specific to each event) Server and helper for catering company Set up tables and chair appropriately with linins, place settings, and selected decorations Prepare appetizers and drinks Refill buffet, serve appetizers and drinks to large parties, and assist bartenders and kitchen staff when needed (duties are usually specific to each event)



American Apparel

• Barbados
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visual Merchandiser/Key Holder

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2014

  Initially hired as a Sales Associate, promoted to Visual Merchandiser in December 2013, now a Key Holder/MOD Visual merchandising duties include clean and organize store and display storage area, making sure all packaging is up to date and well stocked, running weekly reports to better enable sales through appropriate visual merchandising, maintaining Visual Merchandising Vouchers and POPs, styling/dressing all mannequins and creating window displays, compiling burst orders and carry… Show more Initially hired as a Sales Associate, promoted to Visual Merchandiser in December 2013, now a Key Holder/MOD Visual merchandising duties include clean and organize store and display storage area, making sure all packaging is up to date and well stocked, running weekly reports to better enable sales through appropriate visual merchandising, maintaining Visual Merchandising Vouchers and POPs, styling/dressing all mannequins and creating window displays, compiling burst orders and carry requests, auditing sale merchandise, working on weekly projects given by the District Visual Merchandiser and or myself Worked both on the sales floor and in inventory, which gave me a general understanding of store operations Gained understanding of Microsoft Excel Acquired leadership skills and the ability to multitask while staying organized Manager on Duty and Main Cashier requires delegating projects for sales associates, interacting with customers, up selling, and reconciling the register. Show less Initially hired as a Sales Associate, promoted to Visual Merchandiser in December 2013, now a Key Holder/MOD Visual merchandising duties include clean and organize store and display storage area, making sure all packaging is up to date and well stocked, running weekly reports to better enable sales through appropriate visual merchandising, maintaining Visual Merchandising Vouchers and POPs, styling/dressing all mannequins and creating window displays, compiling burst orders and carry… Show more Initially hired as a Sales Associate, promoted to Visual Merchandiser in December 2013, now a Key Holder/MOD Visual merchandising duties include clean and organize store and display storage area, making sure all packaging is up to date and well stocked, running weekly reports to better enable sales through appropriate visual merchandising, maintaining Visual Merchandising Vouchers and POPs, styling/dressing all mannequins and creating window displays, compiling burst orders and carry requests, auditing sale merchandise, working on weekly projects given by the District Visual Merchandiser and or myself Worked both on the sales floor and in inventory, which gave me a general understanding of store operations Gained understanding of Microsoft Excel Acquired leadership skills and the ability to multitask while staying organized Manager on Duty and Main Cashier requires delegating projects for sales associates, interacting with customers, up selling, and reconciling the register. Show less



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• Childcare and Tutor

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2014

  Assist with driving children to appointments and activities, helping with homework, cooking meals, light housekeeping, reading stories, playing educational games, and assisting with nightly bedroom routine Introduce new techniques to approach material, keep children focused on their homework, and help with time management Have worked with and am comfortable with children of all ages Assist with various household tasks including home organization, running errands, scheduling… Show more Assist with driving children to appointments and activities, helping with homework, cooking meals, light housekeeping, reading stories, playing educational games, and assisting with nightly bedroom routine Introduce new techniques to approach material, keep children focused on their homework, and help with time management Have worked with and am comfortable with children of all ages Assist with various household tasks including home organization, running errands, scheduling appointments, returning phone calls, etc. Show less Assist with driving children to appointments and activities, helping with homework, cooking meals, light housekeeping, reading stories, playing educational games, and assisting with nightly bedroom routine Introduce new techniques to approach material, keep children focused on their homework, and help with time management Have worked with and am comfortable with children of all ages Assist with various household tasks including home organization, running errands, scheduling… Show more Assist with driving children to appointments and activities, helping with homework, cooking meals, light housekeeping, reading stories, playing educational games, and assisting with nightly bedroom routine Introduce new techniques to approach material, keep children focused on their homework, and help with time management Have worked with and am comfortable with children of all ages Assist with various household tasks including home organization, running errands, scheduling appointments, returning phone calls, etc. Show less



Oakland and Berkeley

• Volunteer Tutor/Teacher’s Assistant

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2013

  Facilitated student achievement, competence, and understanding in a science classroom consisting of previous at-risk students Gained hands-on experience volunteering in a sixth grade math classroom where I assisted the students with group activities, computer learning tasks, and other individual questions regarding academic material Designed an interactive mini lesson integrating group work, relational equity, and the relevant math topics in which I then taught to the class Gained… Show more Facilitated student achievement, competence, and understanding in a science classroom consisting of previous at-risk students Gained hands-on experience volunteering in a sixth grade math classroom where I assisted the students with group activities, computer learning tasks, and other individual questions regarding academic material Designed an interactive mini lesson integrating group work, relational equity, and the relevant math topics in which I then taught to the class Gained direct experience in a mixed kindergarten-first grade classroom where I helped the students with individual class activities and worksheets, explained math concepts using visual materials, assessed literacy, read to kindergarteners and assessed understanding, and managed lunch and playground activities Served as an afterschool mentor and tutor to an individual student at Longfellow Middle School where I helped with homework and gave general advice about school, friends and family, and her overall pursuit to college Show less Facilitated student achievement, competence, and understanding in a science classroom consisting of previous at-risk students Gained hands-on experience volunteering in a sixth grade math classroom where I assisted the students with group activities, computer learning tasks, and other individual questions regarding academic material Designed an interactive mini lesson integrating group work, relational equity, and the relevant math topics in which I then taught to the class Gained… Show more Facilitated student achievement, competence, and understanding in a science classroom consisting of previous at-risk students Gained hands-on experience volunteering in a sixth grade math classroom where I assisted the students with group activities, computer learning tasks, and other individual questions regarding academic material Designed an interactive mini lesson integrating group work, relational equity, and the relevant math topics in which I then taught to the class Gained direct experience in a mixed kindergarten-first grade classroom where I helped the students with individual class activities and worksheets, explained math concepts using visual materials, assessed literacy, read to kindergarteners and assessed understanding, and managed lunch and playground activities Served as an afterschool mentor and tutor to an individual student at Longfellow Middle School where I helped with homework and gave general advice about school, friends and family, and her overall pursuit to college Show less



Ozumo Japanese Restaurant

• Hostess

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2011

  Worked as a hostess at a high end restaurant Have knowledge of Open Table, the computer program used for reservations and to seat guests in the restaurant Responsibilities included making phone reservations and to-go orders, operated coat check, walked guests to their seats, cleaned menus, communicated with servers, bartenders, and managers effectively, made sure everything in the restaurant runs smoothly Gained customer service skills and the ability to work successfully in a team Worked as a hostess at a high end restaurant Have knowledge of Open Table, the computer program used for reservations and to seat guests in the restaurant Responsibilities included making phone reservations and to-go orders, operated coat check, walked guests to their seats, cleaned menus, communicated with servers, bartenders, and managers effectively, made sure everything in the restaurant runs smoothly Gained customer service skills and the ability to work successfully in a team



Oakland Zoo

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Gift Shop Attendant and Front Entrance Cashier

  • Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

  Organized and cleaned gift shops, designed and created displays, inventory, daily accounting/reconciling College and Community Activities and Leadership Organized and cleaned gift shops, designed and created displays, inventory, daily accounting/reconciling College and Community Activities and Leadership