Rachel Peru
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition Management Expected Graduation Date: December 2012
Arizona State University Polytechnic, Mesa, Arizona
Internship
Intern, Innocent Indulgence, Phoenix, Arizona August 2012 to December 2012
Brainstormed ideas for business, marketing, newsletters, webpage while writing news letters and blogs
Created and made raw, vegan, gluten free, desserts such as cheesecake, brownies, cookies, bars
Demoed dessert in grocery stores to customers while telling them the healthy benefits of our desserts
Leadership Intern, Whole Foods Market, Scottsdale, Arizona October 2010 to April 2011
Shadowed Store leadership including the store team leader and Team leader in each department
Participated in over 16 Whole Foods University courses to better further knowledge on Whole Foods Market
Learned about the financials of running a Whole Foods Market such as labor, sales, margin and ext.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Floral Specialist and Bakery, Whole Foods Market, Scottsdale, Arizona October 2011 to Present
Projected sales, ordered and receive flowers and products in order to run the department efficiently
Made decisions on what product to put out and how to merchandise the product depending on sales
Set up department daily and marketed properly for sales and holiday merchandize
Helped customers while doing tasks in the department such as cleaning, baking, or merchandising
Server, Urban Tea Loft, Chandler, Arizona July 2011 to July 2012
Served and managed whole restaurant with 1 other server giving customers the best customer service possible
Developed relationships with customers which in turn created regulars to come visit our tea house
Trained new employees on opening and closing procedures and also what to do during shifts like restocking, cleaning up as you go and learning about new merchandise
Floral Specialist, Whole Foods Market, Scottsdale, Arizona April 2011 to July 2011
Greeted all customers while assisting them with their needs and promoting flowers, arrangements and products
Made decisions on what product to put out and how to merchandise the product depending on sales
Spoiled out flowers while refilling buckets with new water and flowers and creating new arrangements
Head Coach 2011, Arizona Club United, Scottsdale, Arizona December 2009 to May 2010
Lead and Coached a team of 10 girls ages 11 to 13 on the fundamentals of volleyball and team work
Educated team on wellness and how to become the best athlete they can be by taking care of their body
Communicated through phone, in person, and email to assistant coach and parents on volleyball events
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Mentor, Florence Crittenton, Phoenix, AZ Present
Volunteer, Information Booth Downtown Phoenix Public Market, Phoenix, Arizona Present
Conducted credit card transactions for customers while logging and filing receipts
Volunteer, Greer Community Center, Greer, Arizona July 2010
Served dessert to the community of Greer on the Fourth of July
Volunteer, Amor Ministries, Rocky Point, Mexico February 2007
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES AND CERTIFICATES
Servesafe, Arizona 2012
Food Handlers Card, Arizona 2011
Student Professional Development Series, Mesa, Arizona April 2010
Phoenix College Academic Honors Program, Phoenix, Arizona August 2008 to May 2009
Phoenix College Volleyball Captain, Phoenix, Arizona August 2008 to May 2009
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