Samantha Alvarez (210) 793-8815 | [email protected] | Linkedin.com/in/samanthaalvarez1
EDUCATION University of Texas at San Antonio Expected Graduation: Fall ‘17 Bachelors in Communications/Public Relations Minor in Business Administration Northwest Vista College Spring 2015 Associate of The Arts in Business Administration NVC GPA: 3.6 EXPERIENCE Sales Associate – Sterling Corporation Kay Jewelers May 2016- Present • Performed daily jewelry inspections, repairs, and customer service support • Participated in product training seminars to inspire reps and maximize sales efforts • Executed daily, weekly, and monthly goals and met six out of six standards every month • Ensured proper marketing presentation, and exceeded quota for credit card applications • Maintained jewelry records, inventory reports, storage organization, and replenishment of stock • Effectively updated customers on products by maintaining knowledge on product trends and current market
Sales Associate- BCBGMAXAZRIA Nov. 2015- Feb. 2016
• Effectively updated customers on products by maintaining knowledge on product trends and current market • Increased revenue by 15% by selling over $35,000 in merchandise sales during the first week • Assisted customers with style recommendation, and maximized potential sales of store merchandise • Organized and clean the department store to maintain a professional environment • Successfully operated and managed the intranet and register, performing opening and closing procedures • Acquired knowledge of all store merchandise including women's dresses, handbags, shoes and accessories
Sales Associate- Gold Masters May 2013- October 2015
• Increased revenue by 30 percent within the first 6 months on the job, and sold over $60,000/year • Merchandizing - went to jewelry shows and scouted vendors/products • Customer Service - assisted 30+ customers a day while delivering prompt customer service • Administrative - handled 40+ phone calls per day, processed shipments, replenish inventory • Marketing - Set up promotional material and displays, and maintained website, ebay, and etsy accounts • Managerial - Balanced registers with over $3,200 in cash daily, trained, mentored and inspired 13 new employees HONORS AND ACTIVITIES Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity- Xi Omicron Chapter Sept. 2015-Present • Exercising core values: Brotherhood, knowledge, unity, service, and integrity • Performed 11 individual interviews and 3 group interviews for Fraternity Candidates • Coaching and developing pledges on Business Professional Attire, Etiquette, Networking and Fundraising skills
Fundraising Committee Head Sept.2015- Dec. 2015 • Provide input and guidance into development of weekly campus fundraisers • Scheduled members shifts, checked clocked member hours and shift records • Engage in the execution of all fundraising duties such as marketing efforts and preparation
Event Planning Committee Member Sept.2015- Dec. 2015 • Visited venues to plan layout of seating, decorations and execute price negotiations • Helped coordinate and monitor event timelines to ensure that all deadlines were met • Assisted in designing layouts and production schedules to stem line events and increase efficiency \
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Sept.2013-Present • One of Three recipients of The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship out of 200+ applicants • Recognized student for outstanding academic achievement ( 3.5+) while working a full time schedule
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