Sales Administrative Assistant

Robin Salomon

*******@********.***

Cell 240-***-****

Home Address

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Silver Spring, MD 20910

EDUCATION

American University, Washington, DC, expected graduation, December 2010

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Studies

Certificate of Spanish Translation

Cumulative GPA 3.94/4.0

McDaniel College, Westminster, MD

Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Studies

Cumulative GPA 4.075/4.0

American University, Washington, DC Summer 2005

Discover the World of Communication High School Program

Courses: "Professional News Writing Skills," "The Art of the Interview"

Magruder High School, Rockville, MD June, 2006

Honors Courses: English, Physics, Geometry, Modern World History, US

History, Government

HONORS AND AWARDS

. Dean's List at McDaniel College (Highest Honors)

. Tuition Exchange awardee to four colleges

. Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society

. Awarded American University Academic Scholarship

EXPERIENCE

Pier 1 Imports, Silver Spring, MD June - August, 2006

Sales Associate

and May 2010-

Present

.Advised customers and answered questions about merchandise

.Processed sales transactions with credit cards, checks, gift cards, and

cash

.Answered phone inquiries

.Initiated and processed customer deliveries

.Arranged merchandise for new looks, or "statements" of the different

seasons

.Tagged items for upcoming sales

Department of Public Safety, American University, Washington, DC

Public Safety Aide

September 2009- May 2010

. Ticket cars on campus that are parked without permits and/or illegally.

. Answer questions to costumers about the University.

. Watch surveillance cameras, and make sure they are running properly.

. Report any mysterious findings seen on cameras.

.Assist in directing cars for special events.

Jacobs Fitness Center, American University, Washington, DC

January 2009-May 2009

Fitness Leader

. Maintain order and enforce rules on all floors of gym.

. Maintain cleanliness of equipment.

. Frequent rounds of all levels of gym.

. Help/assist gym users in need.

. Answer questions about gym policies and give tours.

Millmark Education, Washington, DC

Administrative Assistant January

2009-May 2009

. Organize office space

. Create mailing list

. Run errands for office

. Prepare packages and boxes to be sent out

. File papers

. Translate material from Spanish into English when necessary

Independent Tutor, Washington, DC.

Spanish tutor

September 2008-

April 2009

. Tutored two young girls with basic skills in Spanish

.Helped with understanding of basic grammatical structures and vocabulary.

.Taught information on cultural and geographical aspects of Latin society.

Levine Sullivan Koch & Shulz, L.L.P. Washington, DC.

August 2008-December 2008

Translator

. Translated written confidential documents from Spanish to English

for case concerning human rights in the Dominican Republic.

Casa Vela, Buenos Aires, Argentina May

2008- July 2008

Volunteer

. Spoke in Spanish with children while entertaining them with activities

.Helped out with workshops for the children

.Prepared meals and snacks

.Helped create new activities for the house

Gill Fitness Center, McDaniel College, Westminster, MD September, 2006 -

May 2008

Fitness Assistant

.Monitor cardio machines and weights

.Counsel students about weight loss and diet issues

.Assist students with proper equipment usage

.Answer questions about and ensure compliance with fitness center policies

TRAK Services, Washington, DC May 2007- August 2007

Temporary Agent

. Interpretation of Spanish and English at the Information Booth of

conferences

. Preparation for conferences

. Answered phone inquiries

. Making appointments

DC Dance Collective, Washington, DC Summer 2003

Receptionist

.Answered phone inquiries and provided information about the studio

.Processed cash and credit card transactions

.Checked-in students and staff prior to classes

.Assisted owner and dance instructors with errands and miscellaneous tasks

Linda's Dog Design, Brookville, MD May, 2002 - August, 2004

Animal Exerciser

.Played with 20 boarded dogs for 10 - 15 minutes each

.Cleaned pens and ensured each pet had water and food

SKILLS

. Fluent in Spanish and English

. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel,

Access

ACTIVITIES

Volunteer, Palabras 2 Words (Spanish tutoring system) September 2006-May

2008

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