Maryann Matera
*** ***** **. ( Toms River, NJ *8753 ( 732-***-**** (
*******.******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position as an administrative assistant at a
reputed and successful firm, which will allow me to further utilize my
existing skills and enable to acquire new abilities.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT MANAGER (January 2010-Present)
Forever 21, Toms River, NJ
Assists in managing daily operations of the store. Performs a variety of
duties such as supervising employees in their tasks and duties, preparing
work schedules and assigning employees with specific duties. Performs
sales work, paperwork, takes inventories, reconciles cash with sales
receipts, keeps operating records, and prepares daily record of
transactions. Reports to Store Manager and supervises subordinate staff.
Acts as manager in store manager's absence, as well as acting as visual
merchandiser in their absence. Ensures all employees are compliant with
established security, sales, and record keeping procedures and practices.
Responsibilities include but not limited to: customer service, inventory,
recruiting and training sales associates, achieving sales goals and
merchandising.
CERTIFIED TRAINER (January 2005-January 2010)
Tiffany's Casual Dining, Toms River, NJ
Providing outstanding customer service and accommodating guests with any of
their needs while maintaining total customer satisfaction, as well as
overseeing all other employees and making sure they are doing the same.
Working alongside managers to achieve selling quotas and promotions, as
well as keeping labor and food costs to a minimum. Leading our employees
to ensure all shifts run smoothly. Also overseeing kitchen operations to
ensure proper food presentation and sanitation practices are being followed
at all times. Other responsibilities include but not limited to: answering
phones, training new employees, table visits and inventory.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (January 2004-April 2008)
Super Sexy LLC, Union, NJ
Assisted CEO in all aspects of the design studio and office. Conducted
research and organized meetings with potential buyers. Implemented
organized mailing lists through Access and mailed thousands of promotions
to customers and clients. Assisted in bulk and individual orders and also
set up and maintained web site development, advertising and marketing.
Created media kits/press releases. Organized the details of special
events, travel arrangements and corporate itineraries. Other tasks
included but not limited to: answering phones, data entry, travel
arrangements, inventory/stock, filing/organizing, shipping orders and
ordering supplies.
EDUCATION
. Bachelors of Applied Science Major: Fashion Merchandising & Marketing,
2008
Berkeley College, West Paterson, NJ
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, WordPerfect,
Photoshop, Adobe Reader
. Type 90 words per minute
. Outstanding writing skills
. Exceptional communication, organizational and interpersonal skills