TRAINING/SKILLS:

Applications: FunctionFox, FileMaker Pro, CRISP and Mercury

ERP Systems: SAP

Full Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access

Languages: Fluent English and Persian including written and verbal translations

WORK EXPERIENCE

David Bradley Chocolatier, Windsor, New Jersey (August 2012 - Present)

Store Manager

-Manage all retail sales operations. Recruit, hire and mentor sales associates. Team scheduling

-Set annuals sales goals and track individual weekly/monthly performance of staff

-Meet both revenue and cost budgets. Present store financial performance to ownership quarterly

-Assure storefront area is merchandised for maximum revenue. Advertising and presentation

-Handle new business development and marketing

-Assist production department as needed. Manufacturing, order fulfillment and hand assembly

Freelance Photography, Plainsboro, New Jersey (November 2010 – July 2012)

Photographer

-Specialize in wildlife and nature photography

-Work published by Audubon Society. Active in Wildlife Habitat Council

Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey (May 2003 – October 2010)

Budgeting/Forecasting Manager

-Manage BMS Studio chargebacks and billing

-Handle system support for migration of BMS Studio accounts to a leading BioPharma

-Member of the System Selecting Committee. Set-up test drives and demonstrations

-Drive high performance through innovation, discipline and honest and open communication

-Lead strategically by training, mentoring and inspiring others to succeed

Empire Equity Group, Inc. (Royal Mortgage) Princeton, New Jersey (January 2002 – April 2003)

Loan Processor

-Assist clients with mortgage application process. Advise clients on financing options

-Develop business development strategy to increase repeat business with client base

-Process post-closing documents and transactions

EDUCATION

Towson University, Towson, Maryland – School of Fine Arts (Painting, Drawing and Printmaking)

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