Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
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Vraj Patel

Vraj Patel

Waterloo,ON

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

sales specialist with strength in negotiations, e-commerce and customer service. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Home Depot
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.

Merchandise Co-op Student

Home Hardware HQ
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • With the use of programs such as PowerBI and Excel, optimized the online inventory of products
  • Onboarding and assimilation of new products into the existing catalogue
  • Worked closely with suppliers to gain a deeper knowledge about the market and products
  • Analyzed previous offers and discounts provided in past to come up with new and improved deals
  • Developed and maintained seasonal plans to account for different department needs
  • Additionally, worked closely with the creative team to optimize the website and improve customer retention

Sales Support Specialist

Petro Canada Lubricants
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Processed customer orders, exchanges, returns, and maintained efficient communication with the customers
  • Met performance standards consistently for handle time, answer rates, and service quality
  • Used SAP to handle documents and Excel to track orders, improved my proficiency in both
  • Completed daily and weekly reports of specified segments to keep inventory current and accurate
  • Cataloged lubricant specialty products for Hydro Quebec

Operation Associate

Knowledge First Financial
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Processed Maturity and EAP applications accurately in compliance with service standards
  • Ensured all transactions are completed according to company guidelines in addition to ESDC and CRA Regulations
  • Set schedules, implemented new policies, and worked with managers to optimize operational procedures and establish clear objectives

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Honors Psychology And Human Resources Minor

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
08.2023

Skills

  • Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Well-versed in using SAP and PowerBi
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, Detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong team player and can work well independently with minimal supervision

Timeline

Sales Associate

Home Depot
01.2022 - Current

Merchandise Co-op Student

Home Hardware HQ
05.2021 - 09.2021

Sales Support Specialist

Petro Canada Lubricants
01.2020 - 03.2020

Operation Associate

Knowledge First Financial
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor Of Arts - Honors Psychology And Human Resources Minor

University of Waterloo
Vraj Patel