Vanessa Velasquez - Contreras
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with an established company that will offer
challenging opportunities for developing new skills
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Knowledge
Platforms - Microsoft Windows XP, Windows7, Vista
Software - Microsoft Explorer, Microsoft Office (2003),Word, Excel, Power
Point, Microsoft Outlook, Order Entry, E-mail, Internet Explorer.
Interpersonal Skills
Detail Oriented, Team Player, Multitasked, Quick Learner, Flexible, Self-
Motivated, Receptive to Change, Problem Solving Skills, Outstanding
Organizational Skills, Excellent Communication Skills, Customer Service,
Initiative
EDUCATION
Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, CA, Degree: Business Major
8/2010 - Present
Piedmont Hills High School, San Jose, CA, Degree: High School Diploma
9/2006 - 6/2010
Central County Occupational Center, San Jose, CA, Degree: Certification
Small Business Mgmt 9/2008 - 6/2009
San Jose City College, San Jose, CA, Degree: General Education
1/2009 - 6/2009
EMPLOYMENT
Mark Ecko, San Jose, CA
4/2011 - Current
Retail Customer Service / Sales
Greet and Interact with customers to provide outstanding customer service,
find out about customers needs to assist in purchasing decisions, respond
promptly to customer's inquiries, answer customer queries regarding the
store and the merchandise, deal directly with customers either by telephone
or face to face, implement the guidelines established by Mark Ecko to
resolve the complaints from customers, verify customer complaint's validity
and offering possible solutions, follow up on customer interactions if
requests are made on merchandise from other stores, recommend, select and
help locate the right merchandise, stay current with sales prices and
promote sales, provide information on store policies on returns and
exchanges, organize and process orders, returns, merchandise exchanges
refunds, discounts, coupons, or other offers related to Mark Ecko, receive
and process cash, check and charge/credit payments, provide change and
receipts, bag or package purchases, place special orders, recognize and
monitor security issues, arrange and display merchandise, keep merchandise
area tidy, take stock inventory, requisition new stock, direct unresolved
issues and requests to the appropriate designated resource, other duties as
assigned by management, attend employee meetings regularly, contribute to
the maintenance and development of standards, procedures and policies
regarding customer service.
Save Mart Supermarket, San Jose, CA
2/2010 - 6/2010
Service Specialist
Greet and receive customers with utmost courtesy, Respond to customer
inquiries about services and products in a courteous manner, Keep the store
premises neat, clean and hygienic, Locate merchandise for the customers to
select and buy, Pick items for customers from shelves, tables, bins,
freezers and coolers, Assist customers in carrying and handling their
purchases up to the car, Provide excellent courteous services to customers,
Implement best standards and practices in extending courtesy services to
customers, and other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
Puerto Rican Festival, West Coast Puerto Rican Council, San Jose, CA
7/2009
Volunteer - Ticket Booth
Greeted guests, collected entrance fees, handed out tickets for event,
verified will-call ticket list, handled all cash transactions.
Collabrus Incorporated at Vocera Communications, San Jose, CA
7/2008
Product Tester
Execute product testing for Vocera products, communicated progress to
management, identified, reported, and tracked all issues related to
testing, escalated issues or bugs for appropriate follow up and resolution,
provided support as needed.
REFERENCES
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST