HALIMA AHMEDI
FREMONT, CA 94538
Tel 510-***-****
********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: A skilled and dependable professional experienced customer service representative. Excelling in a fast paced environment, and works very well independently and as a part of a team. Committed to excellence, and devoted to getting the job done and to obtain a position as a beauty advisor in a demanding retail environment that values employees with honesty, integrity, exceptional cosmetic knowledge, dependability and practical skills in make-up artistry.
QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of Customer Service experience. Proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
SKILLS SUMMARY:
* Goal-driven
* Outstanding customer service skills
* Friendly, enthusiastic, positive energy
* Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
* Flexible with scheduling and available to work retail hours
* Ability to multi-task
EMPLOYMENT:
Bloomingdales, Palo Alto, CA 2011- Present
Men/ Woman Fragrance Specialist
1 Promptly greeted all customers and delivered friendly and attentive service.
2 Advised and recommended the perfect fragrance and skincare products.
3 Built rapport while proactively resolving customer issues.
4 Retained and expanded customers' relationships.
5 Continuously enhanced product knowledge, i.e. feature, advantages and benefits.
6 Maintained sales standards to meet individual and department goals.
7 Cross-sold products and services.
8 Inventoried and requisition new merchandise.
9 Exchanged merchandise also accepted returns.
10 Opened express credit accounts and processed payments.
11 Arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
12 Worked closely with vendors and freelancers in a joint effort to increase sales.
Acclaim Technical Services, Huntington Beach, CA 2007-2010
Role Player/Linguist
Employed with NTC Linguist Operations and Technical support. Assisted the U.S. Military in cultural and familiarization programs at various locations around the country.
Lancôme, San Jose, CA 2007-2009 Makeup Artist/ Retail/ Sales.
1 Applied makeup on customers
2 Set up counter for trench shows for the line.
3 Helped sell Lancôme products to customers.
4 Processed and rung up all sales for the line.
5 Maintained all clientele base Communicated with upper management to increase production of sales.
6 Achieved sales and new account goals.
7 Knew information about products with their features and benefits.
8 Created and maintained relationships and loyalty with the customers through personal interaction.
9 Maintained client files.
10 Use knowledge of store products and services to build sales.
11 Provided professional beauty care consultation
Golden Key Mortgage, Newark, CA 2006-2007
Data Entry Clerk/ telemarketer
1 Attended clientele meetings and presented new sales by power point
2 Trained new employees and familiarized them with Golden keys system and rules.
3 Made calls to potential customers and provided them with information about Golden Key.
4 Helped clients with problems and difficulties with the website
5 Participating in a wide variety of special events and conducting general internet research as requested
6 Coordinate and prepare meetings for the store.
7 Assist the general administrative staff.
8 Order and maintain store supplies and equipment.
EDUCATION:
Washington High School – Diploma
References available upon request