Sheryl (Shari) Jacobson
Palm Springs
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. I bring a positive attitude and enjoy collaborating with others, while accepting new challenges.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate gift buyer
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Palm Springs
03.2019 - 06.2026
- Developed relationships with vendors to secure better prices and payment terms.
- Prepared and presented reports on purchasing activities, savings achieved, and challenges faced to management.
- Traveled to various locations to procure materials and products from vendors.
- Presented new merchandise ideas and campaigns to company executives and sales managers.
retail sales manager- owner
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Marina del Rey
06.2005 - 03.2019
- Managed daily retail operations for a specialty gift store.
- Managed daily operations of custom gift creation and fulfillment.
- Trained and supervised sales associates on customer engagement techniques.
- Coordinated inventory management and stock replenishment processes effectively.
- Collaborated with vendors to source unique gift items for retail selection.
- Planned promotional events such as in-store discounts or special offers.
Personal Assistant to the Owner
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Beverly Hills
09.1988 - 06.2005
- Managed owner's calendar and scheduling to optimize time usage.
- Organized meetings, prepared agendas, and recorded minutes efficiently.
- Addressed client inquiries while delivering exceptional customer service.
- Tracked project deadlines and deliverables to support project management efforts.
- Handled confidential documents with discretion as required by owner.
- Developed and maintained daily schedule for owner to ensure productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law And Policy
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA05-1979
Skills
- Inventory management
- Purchase order processing
- Vendor negotiation
- Supplier evaluation
- Cost analysis
- Market analysis
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Corporate gift buyer
gifts by shari
03.2019 - 06.2026
retail sales manager- owner
gifts et al
06.2005 - 03.2019
Personal Assistant to the Owner
linens et al
09.1988 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Law And Policy
University of California, Santa Barbara