Miami Beach, FL
Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton, FL
Atlanta, GA
Hampton, VA
05/1992
Hampton, VA
SONJA NEWBY
Summary
Client-focused and organized professional with advanced degree and diverse experience in customer service, business management and project coordination. Collaborative communicator to quickly build relationships with both clients and business audiences. Known for innovation and creative problem-solving abilities to address business challenges. Skills
Market research expertise
Relationship building
Customer service
Critical thinking
Marketing strategies
Inventory systems
Sales plan implementation
Microsoft Office proficient
Experience
Business Manager
Nordstrom
Monitored various logistic processes, including shipments, inventory and purchasing to alleviate discrepancies in workflows.
Support merchandise presentation by designing new display ideas to improve accessibility to merchandise, increasing sales 45%
Managed daily production and verified proper packaging and correct, timely deliveries. Administrative Assistant
Dapper and Divine
Organized and maintained filing and document management systems by coordinating, archiving and purging files.
Increased repeat customer base by maintaining relationships with high-profile clients and effectively managing service issues.
Evaluated employee progress and compliance while identifying areas for additional coaching by monitoring daily performance.
Handled management of communication to executives by taking and making telephone calls, reviewing and prioritizing mail and composing and typing correspondence. Operations Coordinator
Bloomingdale's
Drove substantial sales with more than $10,000 in weekly revenue through suggestive selling and by promoting add-on purchases.
Supervised sales support team by meeting or exceeding upselling, donation and credit card sign-up targets on consistent basis by leveraging excellent communication and interpersonal strengths. Overseen and executed operational processes including, but not limited to, truck processing, fulfillment, door-to-floor process, merchandising displays, replenishment, promotional signing, markdowns, Return- To-Vendors (RTVs), processing speed, and inventory. Business Manager
Nordstrom
Managed recruiting, hiring and performance monitoring of sales team. Implemented training and mentoring programs to educate staff on cosmetic products and promote personal development opportunities.
Collaborated with marketing team to create brand promotions to drive sales. Professional Makeup Artist Manager
Agape Spa Salon
Instructed staff on procedures for handling difficult transactions. Oversaw entire stock management process, including receiving incoming merchandise, shelf replenishment and shrinkage control.
Ordered merchandise with accuracy by verifying back stock and maintaining inventories. Education and Training
Associate of Arts: Cosmetology
New Horizons
Associate of Arts: Business
Key Business School
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