VANESSA L Nieves

ness.nieves@yahoo.com 65 Bastogne Dr Fort Bragg NC 28307 631-671-9373 OBJECTIVE To obtain a positon as a Medical Examiners Technician to gain valuable experience and aquire a knowledge base, adding to the success of the organization and establishing a career field.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Highly personable entry level professional with over 6 years of experience in various employment venues including customer services, administration and food service Outstanding organizational, communication and writing skills Excellent working knowledge in office automation equipment, filing, keyboarding and administration Proficient with computer literate such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power point and Internet Comfortable in taking direction and able to work as team member and independently

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Saks 5th Ave, Deer Park, NY Sales Associate

Nov 2009

Provided excellent customer services. Managed cashiering activities in areas of purchasing, returns, and exchanges, and enforced store policies. Interfaced with vendors concerning pricing, availability, damaged product, buy-backs, and special orders. Kept store cleaned, organized and well maintained at all times. Used creative problem solving methods to resolve customer issues. Assisted in advertisement and promotion of merchandise and kept product inventories well stocked. Handled ordering, checked deliveries and restocked shelves. Understood all the responsibilities at the work place including safety.

Wyandanch Elementary School, Wyandanch, NY Food Service Worker

Oct 2004 Apr 2007

Ensured that food was maintained at appropriate temperatures. Covered and stored leftover food, recorded serving temperatures and leftover quantities. Prepared salads and garnished and assisted in basic food preparation and ordering. Cooked, baked, and served regular and special meals to students and staff.

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Coordinated an inventory management system to effectively control and distribute supplies and equipment. Cleaned, sterilized and disinfected areas and equipment. Assisted customers in finding products, making selections and purchasing items. Aug 2001- Sep 2002

United Artist Farmingdale Multiplex, Farmingdale, NY Usher

Acted as customer service agent, verifying ticket information and providing direction to appropriate theaters. Prepared facility for opening and closing for each event, cleaning the theater after each showing and preparing for the next. Enforced venue rules and policies including but not limited to smoking, photography guidelines, etc. Dealt with guest problems and complaints up to the level where intervention by a senior level staff member may be required.

EDUCATION

Half Hollow Hills H.S East, Melville, NY- regents diploma, June 2003, GPA 3.0 Wilson Technological School, Dix Hills, NY-Fashion Design and Merchandising