CLARISSA VAZQUEZ
Cell: 862-***-****
Email: ******************@*****.***
Address: ***-** **** *****, **** Apt, Forest Hills, NY 11375 SUMMARY
Results oriented, self-motivated
and discreet professional
with demonstrated executive
assistant and brand management
experience and who performs
well under pressure; detail-
oriented team leader and team
player who recognizes priorities,
works well with others and
independently, and has proven
drive and ability.
EDUCATION
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts
COMPUTER SKILLS
MS Office: Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BLAGGARDS PUB, NEW YORK, NY
A high-volume pub in Midtown New York City
Bartender/Waitress 2012 – 2020
Professional bartender and waitress with more than five years’ experience at a busy pub in the Midtown area. Performed daily inventory audits, and placed weekly product and supply orders. Kept the bar area clean, safe and well stocked throughout each shift. Cultivated repeat business. Arranged table placement and decor for large events. Ensured customer satisfaction by remaining accessible and friendly.
• Streamlined onboarding process for new hires, slashing time expended by 67%
• Improved inventory system to cut alcohol loss/waste by 15% on average
• Invented three beverage recipes to feature during happy hour NES GROUP, NEW YORK, NY
A fashion jewelry wholesaler with annual revenue of $50 million. Showroom Manager 2009 – 2015
Supported Merchandising Department’s manager at key Marketing meetings. Designed showroom collections based on specific markets. Compiled competitive shopping analysis and submitted relevant conclusions. Kept product current in all strategic markets. Regularly researched various markets, including competing stores, to stay ahead of current and developing trends. Analyzed weekly and monthly sales reports to identify development opportunities. Presented data and conclusions drawn to weekly business review meetings of senior management and sales team. Maintained all showrooms and collateral materials.
• Implemented new security procedures to track inventory, reducing loss by 50%
• Redesigned sales and inventory reporting process and archiving procedures
• Improved training of new staff members
JEWELRY MARKETING COMPANY, NEW YORK, NY
A diamond jewelry manufacturing/marketing company and US subsidiary of an international diamond sight holder with annual sales exceeding $1 billion. Brand Manager 2004 - 2009
Managed three brands, including merchandising, marketing, production, and planning. Trained staff on new products and presentations. Scrutinized trends to determine needs for new products and services. Created company sales kits, marketing material, displays, and sample lines. Developed products and brand imaging. Coordinated annual trade shows, arranging exhibits/displays, and handling marketing and event promotion.
• Reduced annual travel budget by 13%.
• Introduced use of social network marketing and started Facebook Fan Pages for company brands.
• Increased trade show contact collection by 86%, and trade show related sales by 47%.