HEMALI PATEL
Iselin, New Jersey, 08830
732-***-**** *****@***********.*******.***
EDUCATION
Rutgers University, Rutgers Business School New Brunswick, NJ Bachelor of Science in Finance/Marketing Graduation 2021 GPA: 3.46/4.00
John F. Kennedy Memorial High School Iselin, New Jersey GPA: 3.80/4.00 September 2013 - June 2017
• Honors & Awards: Top 7% of the graduating class, Honor Roll for 7 consecutive years, Syracuse University Award of Recognition
WORK EXPERIENCE
American Eagle Outfitters Woodbridge, New Jersey
Sales Associate & Cashier August 2017 - Present
• Administered courteous customer service to maintain the store’s reputation of being number 1 in the district by daily acquiring 4 new loyalty memberships and 1 AE credit card membership
• Accomplished sales quota and regularly exceed last year’s sales by at least $1,000
• Collaborated with management on product assortment and display suggestions to resolve floor set issues
• Persuaded customers with interpersonal skills to raise conversion rates to an average of 2 units per transaction
• Inspected and processed inventory according to store regulations to prevent losses LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
First Year Fellowship New Brunswick, NJ
Graduate Leadership Fellow February 2018 – April 2018
• Strengthening leadership skills by taking initiative and inspiring others through program activities
• Communicate ideas on real world issue along with the requirements/ skill set needed to become a proper leader
• Won best social change project for raising awareness for education in the New Brunswick area Rutgers Collegiate DECA New Brunswick, NJ
Fundraising Chair October 2017 - Present
• Conduct practice case studies for competitions and expand business knowledge through weekly information sessions
• Maximize the funds for the organization to increase the number of members on each competition trip
• Innovate a solution for real-world conflicts individually or in pairs against local university at the state conference Association of Marketing and Strategy (RAMS) New Brunswick, NJ Marketing Director October 2017 - Present
• Conceptualized a strategic plan to assist Phi Beta Lambda in promoting their organization by advertising Dining with the Distinguished
• Consult with university clubs/events to increase their attendance while holding their interest at heart Business Honors Society Iselin, NJ
Senior Advisor October 2015 - June 2017
• Endorsed and contributed to Suits for Success, completed a project at Apple to enhance technical skills
• Obtained 79 twitter followers to inform students about career opportunities Eco-Friendly Iselin, NJ
Treasurer September 2013 - June 2017
• Administered a budget plan to account for fundraising cost and receive 2 new water filters for the school
• Held 4 consecutively successful World Environment Days to inform students about waste prevention through fun carnival activities
• Annually coordinated paper free day, recycled over 1,000 old electronics, and participated in clean ups around town
SKILLS & INTEREST
Languages: Fluent in English and Gujarati, Proficient in Hindi, Basic in Spanish Technical: Word Certification, PowerPoint, Excel Certification, Adobe Photoshop CC, Html, Java Script Interest: Music, Dance, Volunteer Work, Hiking, Traveling, Stock Market Games, Board games, Psychology