Sales Associate
Resume:
Daphane WingYan Foo
Hanover, MD 21076
*******.***@*****.***
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts - Allegheny College, Meadville, PA US May
2007
Major: Managerial Economics
Minor: Biology
GPA: 3.33 out of 4.0 (includes relevant courses taken at George
Washington and American University)
Relevant Coursework: International Economics, Cross-Cultural Learning,
International Business and Trade
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY and POSITION TITLE
Liljenquist and Beckstead Jewelers - Sales Associate Jul 2008 - Present
Gucci America - Sales Supervisor Jul 2009 - Apr 2010
Target Corporation - Executive Team Leader Nov 2007 - May 2008
Nordstrom - Sales Associate Jul 2007 - Sep 2007
ANALYTICAL ABILITIES
. Investigated the driving forces of global international
competitiveness through extensive research, statistical analysis and
application of economic theory and other skills acquired throughout
academic career resulting in a 55 page thesis and oral defense
. Investigated international competitiveness and how it is affected by
research & development, education and government policies through
extensive research, including personal interviews with subject matter
experts resulting in a 57 page research paper
. Evaluated existing business operations at Target to identify problem
areas and inefficiencies in operations and implemented change that
brought the store to corporate standards for the first time
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
. Established sales goals and tracked milestones with members of the
sales team to ensure that all members were performing to their fullest
abilities
. Coordinated and scheduled product deliveries with all account
representatives
. Implemented a new program to reduce expired products by 85%
. Spearheaded an operation to bring the store to corporate standards for
the first time in history
. Conducted payroll, bank deposits, scheduling and other various
personnel actions
. Managed a staff of over 70 team members
LANGUAGE SKILLS and APPLICATION
. Functionally native in spoken and written Mandarin and Cantonese
Chinese
. Conducted business and sales in both Chinese and English through a
range of
. Translated magazine submissions and various articles from Chinese to
English and vice versa for Chien Kun multicultural magazine
. Tutored Allegheny College professors in Mandarin Chinese
. Acted as the interpreter for approximately 40 classmates on a month
long study trip to China during "The Washington Semester"
. Collaborated as an interim interpreter during business meetings
OTHER SKILLS and CHARACTERISTICS
. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
. Experienced with event planning and scheduling
. Consistently brings a positive attitude to the workplace
. Extremely motivated and a self starter
. Able to work efficiently as a team or in an individual environment
. Works well under pressure and strict timelines
. Excellent organizational and time management skills
. Other general administrative skills
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