Paloma M. Chavez
Chatsworth, CA *****
(Cell) *** - 641 - 3120
**************@*****.***
EDUCATION
California State University Northridge - Northridge, CA
. B.S., Business Management
. General Education Honors Program
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Vertitude, LLC - Canoga Park, CA
Front Desk Receptionist
08/13 - Present
. Marketing studio through multiple digital media platforms
(Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest), monthly MailChimp and
ConstantContact newsletters, and closed circuit television
advertisements
. Networking at company events, at student showcases, and through email
follow-up to expand client base and business-to-business relationships
. Maintaining client profiles, regular and promotional sales, and
technical support with CRM software
Blaze PR - Santa Monica, CA
Social Media Intern
01/14 -- 04/14
. Created campaign initiatives, monitored client accounts, and engaged
consistently with public via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest,
and Tumblr
. Conducted market research, focusing on trends through Excel analysis
and digital media analytics software
. Achieved client business goals through effective brand image and
marketing strategies
Vans, VF Corporation - Northridge, CA
Floor Supervisor 07/12 -
07/13
. Managed day-to-day operations in absence of Store Manager, including
but not limited to:
o Sales management of a retail store with over $2 million in
annual sales
o Project management
o Operations management, including training and development
of a team of 15 employees
o Scheduling and maintaining payroll
o Maintaining visual standards by merchandising and planning
both on the sales floor and in the stockroom
. Administered opening and closing procedures in accordance with
corporate procedure
. Consistently met company policies and goals by effectively supervising
employees
Sales Associate 07/11 -
04/12
. Top sales employee 2011
. Lead cashier and top visual merchandiser
. Executed corporate loss prevention techniques through preventing
external theft, reporting internal errors, following safety
regulations, and carefully organizing files and records
. Sold an average of $2000 per shift and consistently received perfect
scores on customer service surveys
Hot Topic, Inc. - Santa Clara, CA
Sales Associate 08/09 -
01/10
. Processed customer transactions in a quick and efficient manner (cash,
credit, checks)
. Greeted customers and created a welcoming and successful sales
environment
. Stocked and replenished merchandise in store
LEADERSHIP
Alpha Omicron Pi 2010 -
2014
. Treasurer 2013
. Recording Secretary
2012
. VP Academic Development
2011
SKILLS
. PC and Mac/iOS proficiency, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook,
Photoshop, film/photo editing, MailChimp/ConstantContact, POS
software, CRM software
. Social platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, Instagram,
Yelp, Google+, Snapchat, LinkedIn