Nov. 5, 2009
2788 Flower Creek Way
Charleston, SC 29414
97 N.W. 74th Street
Miami, FL 33150
814-221-6464
ronald8480@hotmail.com
RONALD RIVAGE
2788 FLOWER CREEK WAY o CHARLESTON, SC 29414 CELL 814.221.6464 o E-MAIL RONALD8480@HOTMAIL.COM
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A professional seeking the opportunity to learn and contribute to the integrity and success of a reputable company. Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills. Ability to cooperate efficiently in teams and adapt to change. Outstanding time management and multitasking skills as shown by the capability of meeting expectations and excelling in various aspects such as academic, athletic and work curriculum.
EDUCATION
Sports Management Worldwide; Portland, Oregon, USA Athlete Management, Certificate, 2009 Training included: agent regulations & player association legalities, contract negotiation, endorsements, sponsorships, ethics, collective bargaining agreements, draft preparation, marketing and recruiting.
(Mentored by NFL Agent, Dr. Lynn Lashbrook)
Reference: Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, President, Sports Management Worldwide, 503-445-7105
August 2003 - May 2005: Clarion University (Clarion, Pennsylvania)
Bachelors of Arts in Business Management
August 2000 - May 2003 St. Peter's College Jersey City, New Jersey
Language Skills: English, Creole, French(Intermediate) Computer Skills: MS-Windows, MS-Office Word, Access(intermediate level), Excel(intermediate level), PowerPoint, Outlook, Front Page, People Soft(novice),Adobe Reader 7.0 LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONS
- August 2003- December 2004: Member of the Clarion University Division II football team (Wide Receiver Clarion, Pennsylvania)
- February 2003- May 2003: Student Mentor Saint Peter's College(Jersey City, New Jersey)
- Planned and engaged incoming students in cognitive learning activities and participation in various school functions
- August 2001- December 2002: Member of the Saint Peter's College Division I-AA football team( Wide Receiver Jersey City, New Jersey)
- September 1996- December 2000: Member and Captain(1998-1999) of The Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame varsity football team(Wide Receiver Miami, Florida)
- Member and Captain(1998-1999) of The Archbishop Curley-Notre Dame varsity basketball team(Shooting Guard Miami, Florida)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Party City (Mega Store)
Executive Assistant Manager Miami, Florida August, 2008 - November, 2009
Assist store manager in setting goals for sales, shrinkage figures and expense controls.
Review, process and ensure inventory is handled accordingly to minimize loss or damage (reduced theft & loss of inventory since joining company).
Perform various administration functions including tracking, ordering, and managing store inventory.
Reconcile all cash and inventory transactions and prepare account reconciliations.
Execute merchandise floor moves to increase sales according to monthly ad schedule.
Provide training to sales associates and establish effective communication with sales personnel to ensure proper merchandise policies and guidelines are followed.
Manage payroll daily to meet weekly sales budget.
Maintain high level of customer service; address costumer complaints promptly and resolved problems successfully.
Walgreens
Assistant Manager Miami, Florida August, 2005 - January, 2008
Assisted Store Manager in maximizing sales and profitability through focusing on store presentation, inventory management, loss prevention, and customer service.
Maintained accurate operational records, including daily transactions documents such as sales reports and loss summaries.
Assisted Store Manager in training and developing new employees.
Supervised, planned and delegated work assignments to approximately 10 to 20 store personnel in the absence of the store manager.
Maintained store level compliance with company standards of safety, security, and facility maintenance.
Prepared weekly schedule for store employees.
Clarion University Library Helpdesk Computer Support Technician Clarion, Pennsylvania September, 2003- May,2005
Monitored and troubleshoot computer software, hardware and network;
Installed new software's on the facilities' computer and performed minor maintenance when required.
Checked reports for computers abnormalities; Set up operations schedules, created parameter cards and distribute reports.
Provided good customer service and responded to all incoming inquiries via telephone, e-mail, oral and written requests.
References are available upon request.
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