Claudia Valencia has strong leadership and communication skills with experience in marketing, sales, and project management. She has a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from San Jose State University and an Associate's degree in Visual Communication from FIDM. Her work experience includes positions at Global Gourmet Catering, Minted, Nordstrom, and Atelier Salon & Spa where she has demonstrated skills in client services, visual design, and supervising teams.

1. C L A U DI A VA LENC I A
Richmond, CA ● claudia22-v@sbcglobal.net ● 650 - 867-2049
linkedin.com/in/claudiavalencia
STRENGTHS
A creative and self-driven individual with strong leadership abilities and skills in:
• Written and verbal communications • Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously • Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Highly Organized • Fluent in speaking and writing Spanish
EDUCATION
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
San Francisco, CA
Associate of Arts Degree, Professional Designation: Visual Communication December 2012
• Honor Roll
Courses included:
• Computer Rendering • Advanced Digital Imaging
• Computer Graphics • Marketing and Brand Development
• Fashion Styling • Marketing Events
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Science Degree, Marketing, Minor: Spanish December 2009
• Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity (2007-present alumnus)
Courses included:
• Quantitative Business Analysis • Marketing Communications
• Marketing Research • Strategic Management
• Consumer Behavior • Sales Management
WORK EXPERIENCE
Global Gourmet Catering
San Francisco, CA
Captain/Server September 2011 – Present
• Execute event layouts and prepare production materials
• Delegate tasks to servers in order to create an efficient workflow for buffets
• Effectively and professionally fulfilled client needs as a server
Minted
San Francisco, CA
Seasonal Design Associate October 2012- December 2012
• Managing hundreds of orders and customizing designs according to customer preferences including text, editing
photographs using Photoshop, editing layouts with InDesign and Illustrator for invitations, business cards, mini books and other stationary
• Providing quality control on all orders for optimal print quality
• Corresponding with customers regarding their customization instructions
• Proof reading customer designs
Nordstrom
San Francisco, CA
Sales Associate February 2010 – November 2010
• Assist management with fixture and merchandise layout on a daily basis
• Apply competitive sales strategies to increase client base and exceeded sales goals of $4k/week by 33%
• Provide tailored and individualized client service to generate personal client base
• Manage cashier and control inventory
Atelier Salon & Spa
San Jose, CA
Supervisor April 2008 – November 2009
• Responsible for training and supervising new employees
• Participated in weekly management meetings to develop a cohesive work environment
• Merchandise products and conceptualize salon layout for special in-store events
• Manage salon’s financial operations by ensuring accurate and balanced sales totals
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