Va n e s s a P a t e l
**** ********** ******* **. ***** FL, 33613 Phone: 239-***-**** Email:
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that will leverage my organizational, business and analytical skills.
Desire to work within a challenging environment making use of key applications and concepts acquired
through my work experience.
Key Attributes
Strong organizational skills Demonstrated multi-tasking capacity
Proven planning and prioritizing ability Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strategy and execution oriented Capable of establishing professional relationships
EDUCATION
B.A. Psychology, University of South Florida 08/2008-12/2012
A.A. Liberal Arts, Edison State College 08/2006-07/2008
EXPERIENCE
Nordstrom: Womens Active/Lingerie & Prosthetics
Tampa, FL 04/2012-Present
• Developed and maintained strong communication links and working relations with all vendors and
clientele directly to ease operating standards ensuring alignment of company goals.
• Evaluate and recommend the best sale structures, processes and systems to increase higher productivity of
merchandise in line with long term business objectives.
• Awarded FNL: Future Nordstrom Leaders in 2013 for outstanding performance overall in Lingerie.
Solstice Boutique
Brandon, FL 09/2011-04/2012
• Ran monthly reports ensuring a clean financial close each month as well as year end close.
• Ownership of formulating and scheduling, while also delegating duties and tasks to team members to
maximize productivity
• Managed projects including innovation and development of staffing proposals to increase overall
productivity, while also concurrently leading consumer services continuous improvement.
Tampa Wedding Studio
Tampa, FL 07/2011-12/2011
• Supported Order to Cash Processes on a weekly basis, which involves working extensively with a cross-
functional team by understanding technical design and event specifications.
• Directly responsible for $15,000 in profits earned through innovation of new sales tactic within a 2 month
training period.
• Prepared detailed documentation for sales process scenarios through phone calls, emails and
consultations.
Teavana
Brandon, FL 04/2010-09/2011
• Lead, engaged, and assists in training associates to ensure compliance with company’s ideal sale
performance and goal
• Integrated external knowledge of health benefits to counteract objectives ensuring optimal sales
performance
• Contributed and Improved store sales/operations reaching target of $1,000,000 with team of 13 associates.
ACHIEVMENTS/ SKILLS
Delta Delta Delta National Sorority
Event/Philanthropy Coordinator (2010) New member educator (2009) VP of Public Relations (2009)
Member (Fall2008-Spring2011)
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