1. Maria Thomas
E: misthom@gmail.com PH: (954) 980-9322
Experience
Grocery Perishable Specialist,Whole Foods Market, Feb. 2015 – Present Davie, FL
Specialty Buyer; BeverageTeam Member,Whole Foods Market, Oct. 2011 – Feb. 2015 Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Learn, utilize ordering systems and best practices to purchase supplies and products
• Apply real-time, historical data to observe and adhere to budget guidelines; generate, increase sales and control costs
• Liaison with vendors, communicate and collaborate with leadership and team members; provide customer service, cashiering
• Merchandise, create and build displays; conceptualize and implement live demonstrations Prepare specialty products for sale and consumption
• Mentor and train, supervise and direct team members
• Prioritize tasks for time management and optimize organization
FreelanceWriter, Student Health 101, March 2011
Remote Location - Online Publication
“StudentsStrivingforA’sCanStartbyCatchingSomeZzz’s”
• Researched, complied and analyzed data
• Coordinated and executed interviews with healthcare professionals, students
• Presented data to leadership, included input, composed and edited article
Teacher’s Assistant, College of Education, University of Florida, Jan. 2011 – April 2011 Gainesville, FL
• Facilitated and lead group discussions, mediated student discussions
• Graded, evaluated written papers and exams
ContributingWriter,The Gainesville Sun;The Independent Florida Alligator, Oct. 2007 – Dec. 2007 Gainesville, FL
“ClubWantsYourUsedSneakers,”“BSUHomecomingEventWillFeatureTV,RadioComedian,”“CoffeeMayWakeUpGardens,too”
• Conceptualized, wrote, proofread and edited articles for publication
• Researched topics, interviewed student government board members, horticulture experts, students
• Drove donations, reported information to public
Education
Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Communication - University of Florida, May 2011 Gainesville, FL
Major/ Minor - Journalism, Communication Studies