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Laryssa Massafera Alves

Summary

Versatile Executive offering over 10 years experience overseeing and managing administrative operations to meet business objectives. Strong knowledge of budget administration, business development and key decision making. Disciplined and forward-thinking manager with excellent communication and team-building skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive & Bookkeeper Assistant

NOVA Diamonds Inc
03.2017 - Current
  • Responsible for all administrative activities such as answering phone calls and relaying messages to the company executives, organizing office supplies, paying bills, greeting clients, and informing coworkers of new processes, rules, and procedures- Coordinate the schedule and travel plans for company executives-Control the wholesale jewelry inventory of over five thousand goods & make decisions about product purchases- Deal and negotiate with external parties (vendors, partners, and suppliers) by supervising the completion of their activities and making sure all company requirements are being met- Manage jewelry inventory worth over $10M by keeping track of sales, accounting (receipts), sorting diamonds and counting jewelry pieces- Keep the company's product catalog up to date by taking photos of jewels and inputting product details into the system (weight, measurements, and general characteristics)- Support the international shipment of high-value products- Assist with the setup and maintenance of IT systems and order supplies & equipment- Assist with bookkeeping related to the development of company projects

Store Manager

Presse Café
04.2016 - 09.2016
  • Maintained proper loss prevention standards by reviewing cash handling procedures, deposits, and safe procedures- Managed the onboarding of new employees by supervising and teaching the business' processes- Updated the daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports- Created the team schedule and ensured proper team member coverage according to the needs of the business - Ensured that the store was well-organized & clean according to franchise marketing standards - Informed the team about sales promotions and product information displays, followed the company's marketing plan, and executed marketing activities accordingly- Promoted and practiced safe work habits by identifying and resolving potential safety hazards, operational inconsistencies and any team member or customer incidents

Marketing Intern

CISS Canada
02.2016 - 05.2016
  • Assisted the team in developing marketing plans and website designs- Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Publisher to update marketing materials- Translated documents to and from the following languages: English, Portuguese, and Spanish

Executive Assistant

Ricardo Dias Eventos
03.2014 - 05.2015
  • Organized promotional and corporate events by selecting and hiring the team (hostesses, promoters, waiters, photographers, DJs)- Coordinated complete vendor selection understood the requirements, searched for possible vendors, negotiated prices, and selected the suppliers for future events- Proactively identified and took accountability for tasks during all stages of the event planning and event day

Education

Certificate - Small Business Entrepreneurship

Bookkeeper Certificate George Brown College
03.2021

Post Graduate Program - International Business Management

George Brown College
05.2016

Post Graduate -

Greystone College

Bachelor - Social Communications (Marketing)

Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
Sao Paulo - Brazil
06.2013

Language Degree - Spanish Course

Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado
Buenos Aires - Argentina
08.2010

High School Diploma -

Zachary High School
Louisiana - USA
07.2006

Skills

  • Proficiency in
  • Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Publisher & QuickBooks
  • Proficient at social media marketing (Facebook/ Instagram/ TikTok / Meta Business )
  • C-Suite Executive Relations
  • Executive Support
  • Strategic Problem-Solving
  • Delegation and Task Management
  • Active Listening and Communication
  • Problem-Solving Ability
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Adaptable and Flexible

Volunteer work

Support underprivileged families in Canada, Brazil and Africa with food & clothing donations


Timeline

Executive & Bookkeeper Assistant

NOVA Diamonds Inc
03.2017 - Current

Store Manager

Presse Café
04.2016 - 09.2016

Marketing Intern

CISS Canada
02.2016 - 05.2016

Executive Assistant

Ricardo Dias Eventos
03.2014 - 05.2015

Certificate - Small Business Entrepreneurship

Bookkeeper Certificate George Brown College

Post Graduate Program - International Business Management

George Brown College

Post Graduate -

Greystone College

Bachelor - Social Communications (Marketing)

Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado

Language Degree - Spanish Course

Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado

High School Diploma -

Zachary High School
Laryssa Massafera Alves