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London Area, United Kingdom

• Help identify funding opportunities and assist with bid writing and grant management for these opportunities.
• Provide support to Newham Council on climate action and related policy developments.
• Lead strategic engagement activities, including event administration and planning, site visits to community gardens, schools, and other community spaces.
• Liaise with colleagues in housing, public health, property and other relevant departments to ensure a cohesive approach to climate action across the council.
• Research and identify new opportunities for energy efficiency improvements, biodiversity and climate resilience projects.
• Contribute to the development of energy awareness and carbon reduction programmes to encourage and influence building users to use energy efficiently.

London, England, United Kingdom

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Managed operations for the store including front of store operations, training, and inventory management.
• Accountable for 7-10 associates, including 5-8 direct reports depending on time of year.
• Interviewed, hired, trained, and developed employees utilizing company materials and methods.
• Facilitated relationships between retail and corporate partners to improve operational planning and execution.
• Achieved and analyze sales metrics in accordance with store goals.
• Fostered a safe and positive environment for all employees geared toward future development.

Eagan, Minnesota

• Managed and directed staff on a daily basis; independently coordinate tasks with staff as needed.
• Performed multiple work functions daily including: processing shipment, answering 3 phone lines and fielding calls including: customer complaints, corresponding with internal & external customers through email and.
• Responsible for consistently reporting on time, prioritize daily opening and closing duties; effectively meet deadlines in accordance with company and store needs.
• Consistently produced effective sales in accordance with personal and store goals; communicate knowledge regarding style, fit, and fabric to clientele.
• Effectively merchandised product following creative directives; ensure floor set pictures are successfully communicated with creative and retail team.
• Worked collaboratively with staff to consistently provide reliable, dependable, outstanding customer service to all clientele.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

• Performed multiple work functions daily including: processing shipment, answering multiple phone lines and fielding calls including complaints, corresponding with internal and external customers through emails.
• Responsible for consistently reporting on time, prioritized daily opening and closing duties; effectively met deadlines in accordance with company and store needs.
• Consistently produced effective sales in accordance with personal and store goals; communicate knowledge regarding style, fit, and fabric to clientele.
• Managed and directed staff in absence of store manager-four/five times per week; independently coordinate meetings with staff as needed.
• Effectively merchandised new and existing product following creative directive; ensure floor set pictures are successfully communicated with creative team.
• Worked collaboratively with staff to consistently provide reliable, outstanding customer service to all clientele.

Roseville, Minnesota

• Performed multiple work functions including processing shipment, styling, producing sales and displaying five-star customer service.
• Ensured effective merchandising with new merchandise and replenishment product.
• Communicated knowledge about style, fit and fabric to customers to drive sales.
• Consistently met productivity sales goals in accordance with company policies.

Shoreview, MN

• Received the 100% award for excellent customer service via nationwide Gallup Poll. Received award multiple times during duration of position.
• Performed financial consulting for clientele while following all federal financial regulations consistent with regulated sales goals.
• Communicated knowledge about various types of accounts with accuracy and transparency to clients.

Roseville, Minnesota

• Communicated knowledge about style, fit and fabric to customers regarding clothing, jewelry and accessories.
• Consistently met sales goals in accordance with company contract selling agreement.
• Worked closely in teams in order to guarantee a successful customer experience for all clientele.
• Performed multiple work functions including processing shipment, styling, dressing mannequins and working at the cash wrap.

St. Paul Minnesota

• Performed financial account reviews to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Consulted current U.S. Bank clients on financial needs.
• Gained experience with multi-line phone system.
• Sold financial products to existing clientele following federal guidelines.
• Gained expertise with Siebel Financial Systems software.
• Ensured correct data entry for financial accounts.

Minneapolis, MN

• Delegated tasks to men’s team associates to ensure successful men’s department.
• Completed weekly fixture tracking and sales reporting charts and report to store manager.
• Ensured effective stocking of department both with new merchandise and replenishment product.
• Merchandised men’s department with store manager and visual merchandiser to deliver effective store display according to company standards.

Minneapolis, MN

• Worked with executive director to develop materials to be presented at local Twin Cities universities.
• Recruited participants through the University of Minnesota Human Rights Program and MELSA Library system to increase the participation at events.
• Worked as a Lobby Coach- registered and oversaw logistics at "JustFair Lobby Day."
• Gained hands-on experience at the Minnesota State Capital campaigning alongside colleagues.

Los Angeles, CA

• Implemented marketing techniques to support the release of a benefit album, "Instant Karma."
• Assisted in the production and organization of the benefit film "Darfur Now."
• Reviewed and provided feedback on films presented in a marketing campaign for possible Artists for Amnesty usage.
• Assisted with the organization of record release parties and film screening events.

New Prague, Minnesota

• Initiated and executed a fundraising event for the film "Invisible Children."
• Marketed the film event to surrounding communities through print media.
• Recruited local business donations for film fundraising.

Bloomington, MN

• Assisted students with building writing and reading skills.
• Reviewed and edited academic and non-academic materials.
• Developed and sustained relationships with students.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

General Diploma