Andrea J. Griffin
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OBJECTIVE
I aspire to work in a thriving environment where I can utilize my
exceptional interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills,
creative abilities, as well as a variety of computer skills: Microsoft
Works for Windows, Microsoft Word, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Cash
Register, and the Internet. I work hard and pay close attention to
detail even when working under pressure. I learn quickly and always
provide superb customer service. Through my matriculation at Georgia
State University, I utilized multitasking skills, effective listening and
public speaking skills, teamwork, and leadership abilities. My hard
working parents taught me to take initiative, prioritize task and be
dependable and prompt everywhere I go.
EDUCATION
Aesthetic Licensee International School of Skin and Nail Care
May 2004-Sept. 2005
B.A. in Business Marketing/Advertising Georgia State
University, Graduated Dec. 2001
WORK HISTORY
Whole Foods Market Atlanta, GA April 2010- Present
Cashier/Customer Service Team Member
Warmly and promptly greet customers, assist customers with their product
selection. I also provide information about products, store policy, and
procedures. I quickly and efficiently process customer's items in a
professional while always being customer service oriented. Perform
financial duties such as retrieve, process, and relinquish monetary funds
to customers each day. I also assist other team members through learning,
giving a helping hand and through education.
Banana Republic Norcross, GA Nov. 2009-
March 2010
Sales Associate, Seasonal
Warmly and promptly greet customers, assist customers with their apparel,
accessories, jewelry, under garment and fragrance selections, resolve
customer's complaints and problems, up sell and make recommendations to
customers about store products, communicate store policies and procedures
to customers, utilize loss prevention techniques, sell Banana Republic
credit cards, promote store events and store promotions by speaking to
individuals and small groups, organize store products, utilize the
computer software to identify price and location of products, order
products, and sell apparel, shoes, under garments, fragrance, jewelry, and
accessories.
The Griffin House Tucker, GA Sept. 2005-Nov.
2009
Caregiver/Full-time Mother
Retrieved, maintained and filed records, managed financial accounts,
procured and maintained inventory, maintained a pristine work environment,
Scheduled appointments, taught and cared for baby/ infant/toddler, taught
(math, science, art, literature, English, Spanish, French, Italian,
physical education, anatomy, geography, and history), and cared for
toddler.
My Favorite Spa Alpharetta, GA Oct. 2004-
Feb. 2005
Receptionist
Excellent Customer Service, promptly Scheduled Appointments, Clerical
duties (retrieved, maintained, and filed records, answered phones, called
clients, registered clients daily, entered and retrieved data from client
databases, operated the cash register daily, printed financial reports
nightly), performed Spa Concierge duties such as (answered client
questions, informed clients of spa policies and procedures), Retail Sales
of skincare lines such as (Cosmedix, M.D. Formulations, and Valmont)
assisted the manager in managing inventory of retail and supply products,
maintained a pristine work environment.
Rich's-Macy's Atlanta, GA Nov. 2003-
Oct. 2004
Sales Associate/Beauty Advisor
Superior Customer Service (warmly greeted customers, directed them to
their desired destination, and successfully met their product and
skincare needs), met High Sales goals, Utilized cash register, primarily
sold the cosmetic retail lines of Estee Lauder & Origins, assisted
customers and sold other products from the retail lines (Chanel, Dior,
Lancome, Shiseido, Clarins, Elizabeth Arden, Persciptives, Clinique,
StriVectin, Fashion Fair, and Benefit), sold store credit cards, promoted
store events, registered clients for store events, performed clerical
work ( created, maintained, retrieved, and filed client records, answered
phones, assisted in managing inventory of retail products and supplies),
placed cold calls to clients to promote and register clients for store
events, displayed products according to company policies and procedures,
maintained the cleanliness of our environment, and performed spa services
such as (hand, face, neck, and back massages, applied skincare products
to clients skin, and applied cosmetic products to clients face and body
(make-up artistry)).
Merry-Go-Round Incorporated Macon, GA June 1995-
December 1995
Sales Associate (Summer job that extended to an after school
job)
Achieved the highest sales figures earning me the award of Employee of
the Month July 1995, exceeded sales goals, sold apparel and accessories,
advertised the store's apparel, and maintained a pristine work
environment.
FREELANCE WORK
ASSERA'S VEIL Make-up Artistry Atlanta, GA Jan. 2003-Nov. 2003
Owner/Manager/ Makeup Artist/ Beauty Consultant
Managed marketing activities and promotion materials, recruited and
managed volunteers, serviced customer's beauty requests and inquires,
resolve customer's complaints and problems, answered phone calls,
created, maintained, and filed customer records, composed thank you
letters to existing clients, and performed makeup artistry and beauty
consultations for weddings.
Mocha Delites Atlanta, GA September 2002
Sales Associate, On Call Temp.
Performed exceptional Customer service, cashiered, prepared food
(sandwiches and pastries) and beverage products (specialty coffee and
smoothies), and maintained store's appearance.
Next Level Television Atlanta, GA June 2001-August 2001
Marketing Director, Host, and Stylist
Designed promotional campaigns, Hosted Next Level TV show, conducted
interviews, recruited volunteer model talent and styled hosts and models.
INTERNSHIPS
M&M Products Company Atlanta, GA May 1999-July 1999
Marketing Director Assistant, Mini Internship
Promoted M&M products at events, assisted in casting model talent,
answered phones and assisted callers, and maintained, retrieved, and
filed records.
Early Family Practice Center Fort Valley, GA June 1994-
August 1994
Administrative Assistant, Mini-internship
Organized, maintained, retrieved and filed patient records, made new
charts, entered patient insurance and contact information in the
computer, greeted patients, and answered phones.
AWARDS
Merry -Go-Round Inc. Employee of
the Month July 1995
Rich's Macy's (Origins) Second Place Highest
Regional Sales March 2004
Banana Republic Employee who sold the Most Sweaters
December 2009
REFERENCES
References are available upon request.