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)