Aicha Kaba
Hartford CT 857-***-**** adj9l0@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Self-Motivated and Hardworking... takes pride in work and the ability to accomplish set goals efficiently
Relationship Management… enjoys interacting, sustaining, and maintaining relationships with individualisms of all walks of life
Leadership Skills… team player that is capable of managing and guiding colleagues to an attainable goal
Great Communication Skills… strives for clear communication whilst creating an open environment for others to contribute
EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MassRobotics Boston MA, May 2019- August 2019
Event Planner and Executive Assistant. Worked daily to plan events. Including the Massrobotics Career Fair at the Exhibition and Convention Center with over 300+ invitees. Managed the event with hosts including Johnson and Johnson and Mathematica. Organized and ran events including the Summer Block Party (which had over 2500+ invitees). Skills used: Negotiation, Organization, Time Management. Worked some administration, used tools like Canva, Microsoft Office,
School of Fashion Design Newbury Boston, MA, March 2019- August 2019
Receptionist. Handling calls and scheduling students. Managed all retail components including customer payments and student transitions. Facilitating tours. Facility Management. Ensuring a better student experience.
Sassoon Salon Boston, MA, May 2018- July 2018
Receptionist in High-End Salon. Assisted the assistant director in daily tasks. Registered clients and Scheduled Clients. Accommodated clients as they waited for their services. Received and made calls. Set up appointments. Customer service.
O Bag Newbury Boston, MA, May 2017- August 2018
Worked as a Retail Sales Lead and Key Holder then promoted to Project Manager and Event Coordinator. Open, Closed and Cared for the store. As Retail Sales Lead, was one of the top sellers. Assisted the manager with everyday tasks including inventory, sales management, and customer service. Head of Customer Engagement.
Kaba African Market Boston, MA, 2009– May 2018
Helped run a family business. Worked throughout positions including Customer Service, Management, and Sales. Managed customer contact in person and over the phone. Managed in-store employees. Trained future employees for staffing positions. Ensured customer satisfaction. Cash management through POS. Cashier. Opening and Closing (Key Holder). Inventory Management.
The Possible Project Cambridge, MA, 2013-June 2017
Experience in non-profit environment. Positions included working as a Sales Representative, Alumni Manager, Administration, Retail Associate, Head Teacher's Assistant, and Photographer. Created and sold art throughout Cambridge. Worked various TPP in-house businesses including (Shark Tank contestant) Lovepop, We Sell Possible, and Cambridge Made Possible. Managed Students as an Alumni Manager, organizing lessons, creating learning experiences, and motivating students. Ran a lively Ebay platform selling high end items including Christian Louboutin products.
By Us Girls On the Go, MA 2011- 2016
Owned, ran, and managed business. Pitched business to various well-known and respected business people in several panels (throughout Cambridge and Boston). Traveled to customers and serviced them with manicures. Worked as a nail stylist. Serviced customers at companies like The Cambridge Innovation Center and Neiman Marcus.
KinderCare Cambridge MA, 2014
Worked as an assistant teacher. Executed basic responsibilities of a child care worker. Attended and cared for the children. Ages ranged from 1-5. Very fun experience. Performed cleaning duties, nourished, comforted the children. Made sure the teacher’s needs were met. Best of all, I interacted with the children!
COMPUTER SKILLS
Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
EDUCATION
UMASS Boston- Management 2014-2018 (Cum Laude)
Community Charter School of Cambridge (Graduated 2014)
Fluent in English and Mandinka (Native Languages)
Conversational French and Spanish