Vinisha Desai
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Executive
Elegrow Technology
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Utilized cold and warm calling to connect with prospects, build trust and develop business relationships
- Implemented long-range goals to improve sales and marketing plans, working closely with senior leaders
- Secured, retained and developed accounts to exceed yearly revenue targets
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitors' strengths/weaknesses
- Prepared detailed financial models forecasting account performance over agreement lifespan
- Contacted companies around the world to explain our product.
Sales Associate
The Source( Bell Division)
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Resolved customer concerns using strong communication and conflict management skills
- Built attractive displays and merchandised products
- Supported team with receiving, pricing, and merchandising
- Helped customers navigate the store, complete sales, and process returns
- Processed payments quickly to keep customer flow moving
- Informed customers of promotions and special offers to increase sales
- Assisted customers with sales and service needs
- Handled issues professionally to company standards
- Created great customer experiences with personalized sales support
- Assisted customers in finding suitable products according to their needs
- Updated inventory records regularly using store management software
- Met sales quotas by utilizing upselling opportunities
- Kept store shelves, racks, and bins presentable with resets
- Coordinated with loss and prevention officer to track misplaced and damaged items
- Checked returned product condition before processing refunds
- Verified shift sales with cash count and drawer balancing
- Secured consistent customer sales with knowledgeable, friendly support.
Manager
Gwalia Sweets and Restaurant
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Oversaw execution of opening and closing procedures to desired standard
- Cross-trained staff in secondary roles to expand operational diversity
- Supervised and guided employees to reach company objectives
- Monitored employee work to assess performance and identify knowledge gaps
- Planned and executed strategies to increase business and drive profit growth
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers
- Set sales targets and developed marketing plans to achieve goals
- Delivered excellence in guest service and quality control of operations to attain company mission
- Ran shifts effectively to promote quality products and guest service
- Hired trained, and mentored new employees
- Oversaw budget planning and financial management
- Met customer demands by tracking market changes and revising strategies accordingly.
Restaurant Team Member
Freshii
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Supported bussers with table-cleaning during high-volume shifts
- Explained details for new menu items and daily specials
- Listened to guest needs and responded promptly for personalized service
- Restocked service stations to maximize availability
- Entered orders into computer system to coordinate with kitchen staff
- Communicated professionally with customers, colleagues, and supervisors
- Followed safety, sanitization, and food handling guidelines
- Reconciled cash tills from dining sales as part of closing duties
- Took accurate food and drink orders from patrons utilizing POS system.
Education
Bachelor of business administration in finance -
University of Calgary
Calgary, AlbertaDiploma -
Sheldon William Collegiate
Regina, SKSkills
- Partnership management
- Customer Acquisition
- Sales Pipeline Management
- Cost Management
- Staff Management
- Event Planning
- Market Penetration
- Business Development
- Customer Relationship Management
- Vendor Management
- Order Management
- Account Servicing
- Marketing
- Marketing leadership
- Team Leadership
- Client Consultations
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
- Training and mentoring
- Financial Analysis
- Customer Satisfaction
Timeline
Business Development Executive
Elegrow Technology
12.2023 - 03.2024
Sales Associate
The Source( Bell Division)
09.2023 - 11.2023
Manager
Gwalia Sweets and Restaurant
04.2023 - 09.2023
Restaurant Team Member
Freshii
10.2022 - 11.2022
Bachelor of business administration in finance -
University of Calgary
Diploma -
Sheldon William Collegiate