Saliymah DaCosta
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Objective
A job enabling me to use my management skills.
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo, May 2011
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing 3.5/ 4.o
Honors
Dean's List Term 2008 -2009
Management Experience
Management Trainee Intern June 2010-Current
Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Cheektowaga NY
. Built a relationship with customers to provided a friendly atmosphere
at all times
. Spoke with clients dealerships and/or Insurance company to help
clarify their issues
. Developed a marketing plan specific to each customer to help produce
additional revenue
. Articulated clearly all details within our contracts
. Understand and implemented management skills necessary to run a
business smoothly while generating profit that coincides with our
mission statement.
Central Dispatch Agent November
2008- June 2010
Installs/Geek Squad, Buffalo NY
. Deescalate calls and persuade irate customers to remain with the
company.
. Implement great customer service skills and remaining pleasant at all
times.
. Navigate computer systems to schedule clients for appointments.
. Maintain contact with the technicians and their supervisors to ensure
their days run smoothly.
Administrative Assistant September 2008-April 2010
Da Illest Entertainment, Buffalo NY
. Coordinate social and community events for the college population.
. Arrange meetings with various artists.
. Draft and negotiate contracts making sure all details were agreed
upon.
. Manage and motivate team to ensure success of our events.
. Initiate contact with other companies who will assist in our project.
Related Course Work
. Human Resource Management Business Communication Marketing
Management
. Strategic Management Operations Management E-Marketing
Advertising
Skills
. Microsoft ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
. Dispatch and Scheduling systems (DOLI, Gantt, OMS, Ralph 2.0 and 1.0)
. Internet Explorer
Volunteerism
. Student organization : CSO ( Caribbean Student Organization)
. Soup kitchen: catered and served to the homeless
. Praise dance coordinator of Church and District: New Hope, Trinity
District
Work Experience
. Merchandise Associate Sears, Amherst NY April 2008-October
2008
. Cashier/ Waitress Dr Birds Caribbean Rasta-Rant, Buffalo NY
September 2006- January 2008
References Available Upon Request