Tiara R. Garrett
Current Address: *** **** **** ****, ***# D16 Nashville, TN 37217
Permanent Address: 5717 Aloha Ave • Knoxville, TN 37902
973-***-**** • ***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will enable me to star my professional career; where I can utilize my creative ability, leadership skills, organizational skills, and computer skills while working in a dynamic work environment.
EDUCATION
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Expected December 2012 Nashville, TN
Bachelor of Business Administration; 3.2 GPA
Concentration: Management
Minor: Entrepreneurship
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June 2010 - Present Ross Dress for Less Nashville, TN
Sales Associate
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers through using a hand on approach to aertain customers’ needs and wants
• Resolve customer issues and complaints in a timely manner through implementing company policies and procedures
• Provide customer assistant through knowledge of store merchandise, current store promotions, and policies regarding payments and exchanges
• Awarded “Employee of the Month” for consistent outstanding work performance and for my ability to develop and maintain good customer relationships
June 2009 - August 2009 Knoxville Career Center Knoxville, TN
Office Clerk
• Maintained an organized office through: filing paperwork, scheduling appointments, answering telephones, directing calls, and taking messages
• Strengthened communication skill through working with a diverse group of people interested in finding employment
• Gained a valuable skill set on how to effectively run an office through various day to day task.
• Communicated with clients to answer questions regarding resume writing secession, job training, and technical school options
SKILLS AND MAJOR COURSES COMPLETED
Microsoft Office Suite; Marketing; Management
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
National Dean’s List; 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 ●National Black MBA Association Vice President of Communication ●Miss National Black MBA Association ● Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society ● Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society ● Hope Scholarship Recipient ● Pre - Alumni Counsel ● Big Brother/Big Sister Mentor ● Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority, Inc. ● INROADS Prep Candidate