Carmel Therese Galvez
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EDUCATION
March 2010 University of California, Davis
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with an
emphasis in World Trade Development
WORK EXPERIENCE
December 2000 - Present Pink Penguin Store, an Ebay online store.
Owner/Manager
. Started as an individual seller and grew business
into an Ebay store
. Conducted assessments for consumer markets as it
relates to retention
. Responsible for effective management of inventory and
store operating systems
. Ebay Powerseller: maintain a 100% feedback customer
rating, with high sales volume
. Business sales increased to 300%
Jan 2011-Sept 2012 GalMed Pharmacy, San Fernando, Phils.
Operations Manager
. Handled opening of new pharmacy by interviewing and
hiring staff, prepared and processed necessary
paperwork, and managed staff for initial product
inventory and pricing execution
. Managed inventory and monitored pricing: ordered new
and nearly out-of stock pharmaceutical drugs,
returned all outdated and/or recalled drugs and items
. Identified pharmacy add on sales by suggesting varied
sale items benefitting the customer's needs
. Worked closely with owner and staff to achieve
financial performance targets and customer
expectations
February 2005 - July 2007 David Pinto Farmers Insurance Agency, Davis,
CA
Office Assistant/Office Manager/ Marketing Manager
. Initiated and closed sales through inside sales cold
calling and outside sales
. Conducted extensive business development functions
by building relationships with key small business
decision makers through networking events
. Promoted from office assistant to office manager to
marketing manager
. Managed a team of employees and provided necessary
strategic planning and coordination for ensuring all
paperwork are processed in a timely manner
. Trained new employees on how to attain and manage
clients
. Strengthened and grew client base through
distribution of marketing collaterals and cross-
selling promotions
. Managed accounts receivable, accounts payable and
payroll
January 2001 - January 2005 Cesar Galvez Farmers Insurance Agency, Union
City, CA
Office Manager
. Solicited through high volume of cold calling with
new and existing clients and appointment setting to
generate qualified leads and expand sales pipeline
. Established and maintained a filing system for
employer to access pertinent information
. Managed accounts receivable
. Provided exceptional client services and needs
. Managed and oversaw paperwork processes in a timely,
efficient manner
Jan 2000-July 2001 Red Hawk Ranch Apartments (currently Mission
Peaks Apartments), Fremont, CA
Leasing Consultant
. Increased occupancy rate from 88% to 99.3% in a 454-
unit complex
. Provided and managed prospective clients' sales
process and paperwork from start to finish: gave on
site tour of the apartment complex, assisted in
leasing options, and did comprehensive background
checks
. Managed tenant relations- responded to resident
requests and resolve any residential concerns
. Conducted market surveys to maintain competitive
rates
LANGUAGES & SKILLS
. Fluent and proficient in Ilocano and Tagalog
. Proficient in Microsoft programs, PowerPoint, Excel,
Word
MEMBERSHIPS Mentor, Adventures in Science
Member, San Fernando, La Union Philippines
Member, UC Davis Alumni