WAJONA ALIWARDAK

Los Angeles, CA ***** 1-571-***-**** adxks9@r.postjobfree.com WWW: Bold Profile As an experienced team leader with a proven track record of motivating employees and creating a positive work environment, I am dedicated to achieving results and paying close attention to detail. With excellent communication skills and a passion for success, I have worked in diverse cultural fields and lived abroad in multiple countries, gaining valuable international business knowledge and a unique perspective. I have a keen eye for fashion and design trends and am adaptable to any position, whether it involves working with tools, interacting with people, or providing ideas and suggestions. In addition, I have undergone training to become a Los Angeles police officer and attended the CAPS program at the Los Angeles Police Academy. Communication skills, Bilingual, English,

Leadership, Documentation review, Customer

service, Time management

Marketing and Advertising

Interior Renovations

Evaluating Suppliers

Innovative and Visionary

Adaptable and Flexible

Approachable and Outgoing

Remodels and New Construction

Vendor Negotiations

Supplier Relations

Merchandising

Marketing

Consulting

People and Culture

Product Branding

Talent Development

Business Administration

Investor Relations

Business Planning

Design Coordination

Customer Relations

Client Service

Wajona Aliwardak – Canoga Park, CA

Be a boss and leader to the the staff while maintaning an comfortable relationship as a designer with the PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

other wmployees at the same time

Sign off on final designs and product

Handle most of the accounting and the orders for the cost of merchandise Owner/ Designer, 11/2022 - Current

AFA TRENDS LLC – Los Angeles, CA

Head, Security Officer, 10/2021 - 12/2022

American Golden Security INC – Chatsworth, CA

Handle time sheets and Scheduling of the staff while conducting Security Patrol at Site Armed Guard when required

Provide Survelliancd

Administrative Assistant, 02/2018 - 05/2021

Uinque Builders Construction Company – Kabul, Afghanistan Maintained a high level of professionalism and provided excellent customer service to all company clients Stressed the importance of teamwork in the office, ensuring that all administrative staff members were encouraged to use their full potential

Blogger, 05/2016 - 07/2018

Ontrix Web Solutions – Chatsworth, CA

Met with content editors to plan post subjects and publishing schedules. Created dynamic graphics to accompany blog posts.

Researched creative topics to write, edit and create layouts for new articles and features. Connected and interacted with readers via email or message boards to address needs and ideas of audience. Published regular pieces on Subject to blog.

Studied and commented on current news and trends.

Designer, 07/2008 - 12/2011

Self Employed Services – Kabul, Afghanistan

Designed clothing and accessories with traditional elements mixed with western styles in Afghanistan. With multiple tailors under contract with me to stitch my designs and also finding vendors to sell my products.

Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated, and functioned on-brand and on-strategy. Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach. Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client. Created marketing materials, including brochures, flyers and product catalogs to brand standards. Conducted user research to identify customer needs and preferences for customer-centric designs. Built strong vendor relationships to facilitate favorable pricing on required materials. Collaborated with clients to address brand imaging and marketing style. Developed and maintained comprehensive library of design assets for easy access and reuse. Applied skill in color theory and composition to bring client visions to fruition. Provided guidance and advice to junior design team members on design-related matters. Identified design requirements for each project.

Assisted in development of new materials for design projects. Merchandiser, 03/2003 - 09/2005

Macy's – Northridge, CA

Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers. Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor. Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays. Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities. Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor. Researched current industry trends and competitor activity to stay abreast of resources, technology and best practices.

Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal. Conducted regular store audits to verify compliance with company policies. Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing. Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates. Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels. Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse. Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering. Business Management: 02/2023

Post University of Waterbury - Waterbury, CT

Prominent coursework: Intro to Computer: 06/2012

Kardan University Kabul

Science 101 Business Administration, Full time student while being a full time mother in Afghanistan. Progress in all fields of studies prerequisite for university 06/2005

Pierce College - Los Angeles, CA

EDUCATION

English

Native or Bilingual

Hindi

Full Professional

Persian

Full Professional

Spanish

Elementary

Urdu

Full Professional

Pashto

Native or Bilingual

Dari

Native or Bilingual

LANGUAGES

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