**** *** ***** *** . *************, Ga *****
Phone 678-***-**** . E-mail **********@*******.***
Allyson Galassi
Objective
My objective is to utilize my Professional and
Educational background in Retail, Customer Service,
Accounting, and Data Entry. I have excellent
written and oral communication skills. Strong
organizational skills, detail oriented. Excellent
interpersonal relations, team player, and excellent
telephone mannerism.
Education
[ 1993-1995 ] Draughon's College
Atlanta, Ga
Accounting
Associate Degree
Professional Experience
[2007-Present ] Bds Marketing
Gainesville, Ga
Merchandiser
Ensure image for company's clients are represented
correctly and professionally by taken a before and
after photograph.
I am highly organized and able to work
independently to manage the account I am
representing.
Develop in-store relationships.
Ensure that merchandising support materials are
delivered to all supported locations on a timely
basis.
Maintain regular contact with Field Supervisor
through phone calls, weekly conference calls,
mailings, and field reporting.
Comply with all program requests.
I assist in sales, in-store trainings, mystery
shops, and demonstrations.
2007-January 2008 Coach Atlanta, Ga
(Seasonal Sales Coordinator)
Create relevant product assortments that drive
business in determined distribution.
Drive the finalization process by determining
target retails, costs, and margin goals.
Compile competitive shopping analysis and present
relevant conclusions.
Analyze sales and inventory reports in order to
determine appropriate recommendations.
Act as liaison to all facets of the business (i.e.
cross-functional partners.
Excellent product sensibility and conceptual
ability.
Comprehensive understanding of retail math.
Strong analytical, communication, and presentation
skills.
Ability to take initiative, ownership, and
accountability for business.
Strong sense of teamwork and ability to multi-task.
Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate
and develop a team.
Professional Experience
[ 1997-1998 ]-[2005-2007 ] Macy's
Tucker/Buford,Ga
Cash Office Lead and Supervisor/ /Lead
Merchandiser-Men Merchandiser/ Women, Junior and
Kids Department Merchandiser/Signer for kids
Department/Mark down team associate/ Sales
Associate.
Provided Excellent Customer Service
Sales associate/Merchandiser/Signer for Juniors
dept @Macy's -tucker
Process and set up new goods according to
zone-o-gram for the Men, Women, Junior, and Kids
department.
Process Damages, RTV's, and Penny goods
Set store sales for Kids Department
Mark down merchandise according to new sales price
using a telzon
Supervise and Train new employee.
Insured that change orders are placed with the bank
in a timely manner to guarantee that adequate funds
are available for cash operations in a store.
Balanced and maintained change drawers for cash
office and floor use.
Balanced and Reported Activity for Vault
Prepared pre-opening replenishments
Professional Experience
[ 1998- 2005 ] State Road & Tollway Authority
Atlanta,Ga
Customer Service Representative/ Accounting Clerk
As a Customer Service Rep I train all new personnel
to the department. Serve as a supervisor in absence
of our supervisor. I also serve as training and
testing coordinator for new software
implementation. On and off site marketing
coordinator for the Cruise Card Center.
Analyzes conditions and determines appropriate
action and item codes for entering pay type
transactions.
Apply sound accounting principles when entering
payment information for debits and credits.
Effectively uses computer terminal to assist with
account inquires.
Relay inquiries regarding account status to toll
patrons with courteous efficiency proper oral and /
or written language.
Assists the service center manager with training
programs for new employees.
In the absence of the manager I conduct and
generate clerk payment detail reports and credit
card audit list.
Accurately computes total funds in hand for
preparation to balance.
Prepares reconciliation report after balancing and
makes copies for management.
Reviews work of employees to assure accuracy and
completeness.
Ensures the keeping of account records.
Review applications for completeness prior to
processing.
Demonstrates a strong knowledge of computer
fundamentals: keyboard rate is 67-70 wpm.
Recognizes the importance of accuracy when
accepting and entering pay types to ensure proper
credits.
Demonstrates good judgment in selecting proper mode
of communication when its submitted applications
are incomplete or payment methods are not
acceptable.
Receive declined credit card reports daily: contact
patrons in accordance with policy for declined
credit cards and maintain a backlog of no more than
two weeks.
Office Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, Calculator (sight & touch ),
Copier, Fax Machine, Bookkeeping, Peachtree
Accounting System, Typing 60-70wpm, Data Entry
10,000 kph, Folding& Mail Machine
Awards received
State Road & Tollway Authority Performance Award
Macy's Performance Award
References
Available upon request