Jessica Fain
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EXPERIENCE
Harambe Community Development Corporation, Cleveland, OH
Present
Director/Facilitator
. Building and maintaining community relationships.
. Youth Development through Rites of Passage and Sustainable Urban
Agriculture via Aquaponics (Harambe Rites of Passage Program,
Antioch Baptist Church, Boys and Girls Club Franklin Delano
Roosevelt Elementary, Cleveland)
. Conducting training sessions for program Mentors
. Keeping accurate financial records. Completing purchase orders.
. Planning Retreats
. Demonstrate exceptional communication, presentation, and
negotiation skills
. Stay abreast of Youth Development trends and standards via Case
Western Reserve University's Mandel Center for Non Profit
Organizations.
Harambe African Imports, Shaker Heights, OH
Present
Owner/Operator
. Cultivate and maintain retail account relations by selling
products through incoming/outgoing sales calls, emails, store
visits, and attending national and regional tradeshows
. Create and utilize inventory and revenue reports to monitor
sales and minimize deficiencies
. Demonstrate exceptional communication, presentation, and
negotiation skills
. Stay abreast of industry trends and market standards
The Wireless Center (Verizon Premium Retailer), Shaker Heights, OH
May 2010 - January 2011
Sales/Customer Service Representative
. Answered customer inquiries concerning
billing, services, and merchandise
. Continually maintained a working knowledge
of all company products, policies, and
procedures
. Utilized marketing and customer service
skills to meet and exceed assigned goals for
sales and productivity
Victoria's Secret, Richmond Heights, OH
March 2011 - October 2011
Sales Associate
. Managed inventory levels and replenished
merchandise as need to ensure product
availability
. Influenced customer buying decisions by
communicating information about the quality
and value of company products
. Processed payments including cash
transactions, checks and debit/credit
charges with accuracy and efficiency
Speedway Super America, Frankfort, KY
Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
Customer Service Representative
. Assisted customers with purchases, handling
merchandise, and fuel transactions
. Managed inventory levels for assigned
departments and completed floor
replenishment as needed to ensure product
availability
. Processed payments including cash
transactions, checks and debit/credit
charges while ensuring accuracy and
efficiency
. Assisted customers with purchasing and using
gift cards, money orders, wire transfers,
coupons, and loyalty rewards offered by the
company
First Christian Church Daycare, Richmond Heights, OH
Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
Assistant
. Assisted instructors in preparing
implementing activities and assignments by
maintaining order and organization
. Accompanied and assisted children and staff
on outings, and special events
. Communicated with children, parents, and
other staff members on a regular basis
. Maintained health standards through
cleanliness and compliance with safety
standards
EDUCATION
BM, Major: Vocal Music Education
Fall 2005 - Spring 2009
Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY
. 4.5 Octave Lyric/Mezzo Soprano
. GPA: 3.5
. Concert Choir Scholarship recipient
. Member of the KYSU Concert Choir under the
direction of Dr. Carl H. Smith, Opera Music
Theatre Workshop Andrew Smith, Voice
Instructor, KYSU Gospel Ensemble
. Winner of Most Talented Freshman 2005/06
(Spoken Word)
. Third Lady in Mozart's Magic Flute (KYSU
2006), Dido, Dido and Aenaeas (KYSU 2007),
Soloist in Residence, First Christian Church,
Frankfort KY (2007-2009), Soprano Soloist at
Cleveland Institute of Music with Cleveland
School of the Arts, Changed My Name (2012)
. Chorus member: Trouble In Tahiti (KYSU 2005),
Little Ham (KYSU 2007), Carmen Jones (KYSU
2008), Porgy and Bess (KYSU 2009), Antioch
Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir (2010-Present),
The Carter Woods Chorale (2012-Present)
. Languages: German, French, Italian, Spanish,
Swahili, Hebrew, English
. Styles: Classical, Negro Spiritual, Jazz,
Gospel
. Years teaching Voice: 3
SKILLS
. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Power
Point, Excel, and Outlook)
. Experienced with Adobe Photoshop
. Social media and internet marketing
. Over 5 years of customer service and sales
experience
. 2 years Youth Work Experience