4 PILGRIM WAY, WAYNE NJ 07470 973-600-0812 CHELSEA.KRESS@GMAIL.

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EDUCATION:
WILLIAM PATERSON, PATERSON, NJ
Bachelor of Arts, May 2013
Major: Communications, Public Relations
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Lambda Pi Eta (Communications Honor Society)

WORK EXPERIENCE:
BATH & BODY WORKS, WAYNE NJ OCTOBER 2011-PRESENT
Sales Associate/Cashier Lead/Tempory Sales Lead
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Provide excellent customer service
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Keep track of inventory and what is in the store
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Work as Cashier Lead (holiday 2012) and Tempory Sales Lead (holiday 2013)
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Make sure all the cashiers have what they need, and know all current promotions and deals
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Serve as a mentor to cashier, in store policies and training
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Responsible for opening and closing the store
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Make sure employes are following policies
ARMENIAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA (ACYOA) MAY 2013-PRESENT
Central Council, Secretary
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Serve on the Central Council for the Armenian Diocese in youth outreach
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Organize and keep track of council information
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Attend meetings, and take minutes to share with the rest of the council
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In addition to my role in the councils personal meetings, as a group we provide outreach and leadership
ministry to Armenian youth organizations throughout the Armenian Diocese
ESTRO COMMUNICATIONS, PARAMUS NJ SEPTEMBER 2012- DECEMBER 2012
Intern
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Promoted and marketed Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram, as well as other social media platforms
daily
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Wrote and published blog posts for multiple companies
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Created SWOTs
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Researched ways for the company to improve protocol and website design in relation to social media and
internal communication
ST. LEON ARMENIAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION, FAIR LAWN, NJ FEBRUARY 2011 MARCH 2013
Chairman
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Coordinated activities with the youth population of the St. Leon Church
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Acted as a liaison and group representative to the churchs Parish Attend meetings, and take minutes to
share with the rest of the council
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Advocate for youth initiatives, and cultural awareness
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Manage and promote fundraising benefits, interpersonal group building activities, and community youth
events
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Spokesperson at church functions
ST. VARTAN SUMMER CAMP, GREENVILLE NY SUMMER 2010-SUMMER 2013
Head Lifeguard/Counselor
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Provide excellent customer service
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Manage lifeguards
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Keep everyone safe and knowledgable of the pool rules
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Serve as a metor to younger staff
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Assisted in administration in the office
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Helped wherever help was in need
VOLUNTEER WORK:
THE FULLER CENTER - ARMENIA
SUMMER 2013
Participant
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Helped build homes for families affected by the 1988 earthquake, the families were living in temporary
shelters provided by the government
Computer Skills/Certification: Proficient in Windows XP; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook); Mac OS X, Keynote; Protools; Excellent in various social media platforms (e.g. Twitter, LinkedIn,
Facebook, etc.) Public Speaking, Marketing, and Leadership
CHELSEA R. KRESS