Bastu KOUNOU
Phone: 347-***-****
Bronx, NY, 10469
Email: *********@*****.***
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Finance, Gaza Formation in Abomey-Calavi, Benin (West Africa)
Professional Experience
Michael Florist and Gifts, Bronx, NY
Flower designer/Billing Manager
Oct. 2009 - Present
> Design arrangements for various occasions such as weddings, funerals,
graduations etc...
> Create the day to day invoices in other to charge the customers for
goods and services provided; adjust invoices when required
> Create and manage the vendor contracts
> Provide customer service; resolve all customer grievances
> Manage the day to day customer flower preparations
> Introduce many new ways of introducing merchandise and products to
clients.
> Educate and train store personnel on client products and programs, and
apply expert product knowledge
> Build productive relationships with assigned clientele and personnel
> Responsible to effectively complete assigned reporting functions and
aid other associates in their tasks
Les Embassades, New York, NY
Waiter Feb.
2010 - Sep. 2014
> Take and serve food orders, during dinner,
> Arrange tables in dining hall, glasses plates cutlery set up etc.
> Forged well-built relationships with the customers, staff members,
guests and team organizers.
VIM, Bronx, NY
Store Sales Associates Jan.
2009 - Sep. 2009
> Generated an estimated $3,000 a day in athletic gear, and various
urban wears.
> Provided assistance and knowledge to customers.
> Processed sales. Operated cash drawers.
> Provided after sales support to customers to ensure customer
satisfaction.
> Assisted in opening and closing of store.
Elis Bakery, Bronx, NY
Technical Support: Phone Operation
Apr. 2008 - Dec. 2009
> Operated multiple ovens to ensure proper production of various bake
goods.
> Product control before delivery
Skills
> Fluent in French, English and African dialects.
> Intermediate in Spanish
> various Linux distributions including Knoppix, and Ubuntu
> Software: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage, Exchange, Word
Press, Photoshop
Awards & Accomplishments
> Employee of the year 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014
> Maintained 100% to quota for four consecutive years
> Relationship Manager of the Year, 2010, 2011
Reference available upon request