____________________OBJECTIVE____________________

Motivated professional with a strong managerial background. Very detailed and go

al oriented. Worked fulltime through college and received a degree in Criminal J
ustice, desires a position in the legal field that will provide a challenging op
portunity to utilize my knowledge, work experience, and degree to significantly
contribute to a company's efficiency and growth.
____________________EXPERIENCE____________________
2007 - Present - Store Clerk/Assistant
United Nations BOOKSHOP, Manhattan, NY
Set up book signings Ship store products to customers anywhere in the world. Ass
ist managers with basic store operations Organized specialized events designate
d in the bookshop or in or outside the United Nations .Provide excellent custome
r service. Clerical work filing invoices, sending out faxes and answering phone
calls.
2005 - 2007 - Assistant/Store Manager
RITE AID, Jamaica, NY
Managed and ran Photo Lab.Managed retail store and supervised employees. Planned
and prepared work schedules, assigned employees to specific tasks. Formulated p
ricing policies on merchandise according to requirements for profitability of st
ore operations. Coordinated sales promotion activities. Prepared and directed w
orkers preparing merchandise displays and advertising copy. Supervised employees
engaged in sales work, taking of inventories, reconciling cash with sales recei
pts, keeping operating records and preparing daily record of transactions. Order
ed merchandise and prepared requisitions to replenish merchandise on hand. Ensur
ed compliance of employees with established security, sales and record keeping p
rocedures and practices. Answered customer complaints and inquiries. Locked and
secured store.Interviewed, hired and trained employees. Formulated plans to exte
nd business with established accounts. Solicited new accounts and established ne
w advertising policies. Coordinated the activities of departments, such as sales
, graphic arts, media, finance and research. Inspected layouts and advertising c
opy. Conducted meetings with agency personnel in order to outline and initiate n
ew advertising policies and procedures. Supervised employees, resolved conflicts
, and determined salaries. Conferred with clients in order to provide marketing
and technical advice.
1994 - 2004 - Assistant Manager
Duane Reade, Rego Park, NY

Facilitated consumer purchases.Assisted in basic operations of store. Implemente

d quality control standards minimizing internal and external theft.
____________________VOLUNTEER WORK HISTORY____________________
2000 - 2001 - Vice President
International Relations Association
1999 - 2000
Schumer for US Senator
Performed various office tasks. Assisted in the distribution of campaign materia
ls and publicity. Helped in the organization of students (SJU) in support of C.
Schumer
1999 - 2000 - Vice-President
Jamaican Heritage Society
1998 - 2001 - Pre-Law Society Secretary
1998 - 2001 - Club Secretary
1998 - 2000 - College Democrats Corresponding Secretary
____________________EDUCATION____________________
2002 - B.S., Criminal Justice
ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY, Jamaica Ny
GPA: 3.0