Nahid Malakpour
Newport Beach, CA 92663
ad40cv@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
Seven4One Hotel Manager Solar Community Planet (SCP Hotels) 2021 - PRESENT
● Maintaining the hotel’s mission by helping direct staff towards achieving our goals in creating a memorable experience for all guests.
● Successfully helping curate an experience of home away from home for guests from all around the world.
Lead Barista Sonesta Select Hotel Huntington Beach 2023 - PRESENT
● Crafting various Starbucks beverages and breakfast items for guests.
● Maintaining the coffee bar, dining room, and kitchen. Sales Associate (Creed fragrances) Nordstrom Inc. 2019 – AUGUST 2020
● Maintained duties as a Creed fragrance ambassador by helping clients successfully purchase their desired perfume and beauty products of choice. Sales Associate/Personal Stylist Saks Fifth Avenue 2016 – 2019
● Maintained professional and friendly relations with clients through direct communication in order to fulfill their desired look and style.
● Successfully organized orders, scheduled alterations and fittings, and contacted clients, notifying them when events and sales occurred.
● Helped with inventory and stock room tasks.
Marriott Vacation Club Timeshare Salesperson (Hawaiian Packages) 1997 - 2001
● Direct communication with clients in order to sell Hawaiian packages
● Worked for 5 years and received various awards for Best Salesperson Travel Today Agency Newport Beach, CA Travel Consultant 1997 - 1999
● Successfully sold airline tickets, accommodations, and tour packages to various clients.
EDUCATION
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT — Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering
University of Irvine, Irvine, CA — Master’s Degree in Dental Science Coastline Community College, Fountain Valley, CA — Associate Degree in Travel and Tourism
SKILLS
● Hospitality
● Negotiating Sales
● Marketing
● Telecommunication Sales
● Customer Service
● Interpersonal Communication
● Collaborative Communication
● Negotiation
● Management
● Conflict Resolution
● Determined to work with
energy and commitment
● Passionate in helping clients
and customers
● Communication skills with
dementia patients
● Able to multitask in a fast paced
environment
● Able to use technological
programs to perform sales
● MEWS PMS (Hospitality
Management System)
● Apollo GDS (Global Distribution
System)
CERTIFICATE
● Food Handling Certificate (2023)
LANGUAGES
● English - fluent
● Farsi - fluent
● French - proficient
AWARDS
● Received two awards for Best
Salesperson in 2000 by JW
Marriott Vacation Club