Karen L. Mazzacano

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San Diego, CA 92107

612-***-****

abgg1f@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

College of St. Benedict

St. Joseph, MN 55364

BA

Major: Education

Minor: Family Studies/Nutrition

SPECIAL SKILLS

Strong negotiation, networking, problem solving and decision- making skills

Personable, motivated, enthusiastic

Proven ability to gain and retain customer account loyalty and meet sales goals

Excellent closing skills

Self-Disciplined; competitive mindset

Winning work ethic

Completed classroom training for Microsoft Office including Excel and Power Point

Microsoft Word

WORK EXPERIENCE

CPS-HR Consulting

241 Lathrop Way

Sacramento, CA 95815

Exam Proctor June 2012-present

Proctor and administer exams to large numbers of students and/or examinees and be involved with the identification, admission, seating, and monitoring of examinees, in support of the administration of the State of CA Department of Real Estate guidelines. Prepare testing materials and exam rooms prior to examinees' arrival, and monitor the conduct of examinees during the testing periods. Administer paper exams to member of ADA.

Currently approved for exam proctoring for the following: State of CA Department of Real Estate, Cal Western Law School, San Diego, CA, William Mitchell Law School, St. Paul, MN LSAT, CA Bar Association, Poway Adult School, State of CA Secretary of State Notary Division.

Newbreak Church

10791 Tierrasanta Blvd

San Diego, CA 92124

Administrative Assistant January 4, 2011-January 2, 2012

Manage Missions and Care Ministry which include communication with church members, scheduling appointments on Pastor’s personal calendar, coordinate group travel arrangements for up to 50 people, develop agenda items, write minutes at committee meetings, input information into church database, prepare check requests/purchase authorizations, prepare expense reports, make deposits, coordinate 150 volunteers including recruitment, training, background checks and record keeping. Maintain communication with other department heads.

HomeFabrics & Rugs

4711 Clairemont Drive

San Diego, CA 92117

Retail Store Manager June 4, 2007 – December 30, 2010

Developed new customer relationships with local interior designers and general consumers; recruited students from The Art Institute of San Diego to work at the store to help develop business opportunities and make the store more valuable to the interior designers; plan and train using personally developed curriculum for monthly store staff meeting, product presentations and free customer how-to seminars. Hiring and employee discipline. Provided sales support; set daily and monthly sales goals based on corporate recommendations; reached personal sales goals at a level of 95.7% +/- per month; increased successful business to business relationships by 50% with local interior design companies.

Karen’s Kandles & Krafts

10740 Tamarack St. NW

Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Sole Proprietor/Owner August 2001-April 2007

Generated wholesale store outlets by cold calling on a business to business level to local stores such as coffee shops, flower shops and gift shops effectively selling my hand made products to enhance their retail inventory. Added 7 wholesale businesses in 1 year; networked extensively with clients to build successful business to business relationships. Negotiated terms, closed sales, and wrote contracts. Sold my products on a retail level at state-wide craft shows. All products were hand made by myself.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Cosmetic Counter Manager, 1999-2001

Sold cosmetic products in big box specialty store environment; Sold 10+ skin care lines to retail customers; performed cosmetic/skincare “makeovers” to customers and hosted skin care clinics; received Cosmetic Employee of the Month for sales volume 5 times at this employer; loss prevention and audit responsibilities; ordered products directly from vendor to have adequate product available for sale for various clinics and seasons.

Marshall Fields

700 On the Mall,

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Cosmetic Counter Manager, 1997-1999

Sold cosmetic products in big box specialty store environment; Sold 10+ skin care lines to retail customers; performed cosmetic/skincare “makeovers” to customers and hosted skin care clinics; loss prevention (shrink) and audit responsibilities; ordered products directly from vendor to have adequate product available for sale for various clinics and seasons.

ERA Conrad & Conrad

Crystal, MN 54528

Residential Real Estate Sales, 1988-1998

VOLUNTEER WORK

Parkinsons Disease Association of San Diego-8555 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123

• Planning Committee for Annual Spirit of Life Dinner and Auction 2010-2011

• Planning Committee for Annual Walk for the Cure 2010-2011

God’s Extended Hand-1625 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

• Coordinated group of church members every 4th Thursday of the month. This included recruiting volunteers, coordinating kitchen crew for food plating and service.

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