Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
DESPINA ANAGNOSTOPOULOS 11959 Crandall Ct Victorville, Ca 92392 [email protected] (909) 915-9158 FOCUS STATEMENT To obtain a position in a retail establishment that utilizes the achievements, skills, strategic thinking, and leadership abilities which enable me to consistently exceed projected sales goals under less than ideal economic conditions. EDUCATION Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Pasadena, CA A.O.S., Pastry Arts, 2012 GPA 3.95 Earned Certificate in Food Safety and Sanitation San Diego State University, San Diego, CA General Studies Completed, 2005- 2008 Aquinas High School, San Bernardino, CA High School Diploma, 2005 ASSOCIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Certificate in ServSafe Food Protection Management, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Pasadena, CA, 2010. Employee of the Month, Babies R Us, Phoenix, AZ, October 2010. National Honor Society, Aquinas High School, San Bernardino, CA, 2001- 2005. EXPERIENCE Pastry Chef Frank’s Famous Kitchen and Bakery Glendale, CA -Assist the head Pastry Chef with the restaurant’s baking needs -Assist with front end customer service needs -Assist with catering events (serving) -Maintain kitchen cleanliness -Prepare product for kitchen needs 10/2010- 02/2011 Personal Registry Advisor 08/2009- 06/2010 Babies R Us Phoenix, AZ - Take new parents on tour of the store - Managed anywhere from 60-120 clients at a given time - Answer any questions future parents may have on products to help compile registries - Team Service Lead - Training new staff members - Responsible for maintaining weekly registry sales goals - Certified specialist in every department throughout store - Follow up calls/emails to every registrant to maintain a high level of customer service and develop repeat customers Associate Manager Charlotte Russe San Diego, CA - Trained and developed effective customer service techniques amongst the associates - Managed 3 to 15 employees on any given shift - Counted in and out register tills 03/ 2007- 05/ 2009 - Prepared daily deposits - Assisted with product placement, shipping and receiving - Shift Lead on sales floor - Consistently maintained weekly sales goals - Developed weekly staff schedule through workforce management program - Trained in Loss Prevention - Assisted with the hiring process SKILLS AND STRENGTHS Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Have frequently given presentations to large audiences. Successful leader, equally effective as member of a team. Highly organized able to multi-task and accomplish multiple objectives. Professional demeanor and attentive to detail. Demonstrated ability to increase store profitability through both superior sales technique and exceptional product knowledge.