Awa Fall

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Seeking a receptionist position where I can use my computer, communication and organizational skills to provide positive experiences for clients and ensure the efficiency of the organization.

Awa Fall

New York, NY 10021
 

 EXPERIENCE

Retail Sales Associate​ – Contract - Jun 2024 – September 2024

Zara USA, New York, NY

Be aware of what happens day to day in the store

Maintain responsibility for one or several sections of the store as instructed by your Manager keeping a basic image of the area (folding and displaying)

Ensure the shop floor is replenished throughout the day and when instructed to do so by the Manager

Ensure good housekeeping is maintained throughout all areas in the store at all times

Ensure that customers are acknowledged and receive a quality service either face to face or over the telephone

Maintain excellent standards in the stockroom by organizing and arranging the stockroom efficiently

 Be actively involved in the delivery and ensure new stock is available for replenishment on the shop floor before the store opens

 Continually develop stock knowledge and promotions throughout the store

 Complete other tasks as necessary to support the overall store

 Be available for Cashiers should they request help

Ensure effective communication with the Management Team at all times

Comply with the Company Health & Safety

Policy at all times

Submission Officer - Contract​  Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

VFS Global, New York, NY

Documented scrutiny, collected of applications for visa processing, assisted with time-bound visa applicants, scanned and uploaded of documentation.

Recorded & maintained all application data 

Ensured accurate & timely data entry into the system with zero errors 

Ensured that the entire process is completed within the mandated Turn Around Time 

 Processing applications and data entry in the customized VFS software, including digitalization of documents 

Dispatched of some applications 

High-speed and high-quality data entry and IT familiarity with software programs, as well as interest in international travel processes

Seasonal Holiday Celebrations Ambassador​ Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

Macy’s Herald Square, New York , NY

Maintained the flow of guests passing through the queue line area while keeping a positive, cheery demeanor and helping spread holiday cheer.

Maintained crowd control and fielded customer questions / concerns.

Communicated with other Ambassador team members on guest flow throughout the queue area.

 Communicated problems to store managers and security.

 During peak times, completed fulfillment orders including picking merchandise, packing & shipping orders.

 Assisted in replenishment of stock onto the sales floor and assisted in inventory process/ markdown process.

Team Assistant ​Feb 2007 - Sep 2022

United Nations NY Headquarters , New York , NY

 Performed duties specific to the Conduct and Discipline function including vetting of personnel, maintaining electronic and paper files, drafting, and coordinating correspondence and updates to the Misconduct Tracking System.

Drafted case summaries of cases for clearance by the supervisor and follow-up communications to field missions and other offices participating in the vetting of candidates, kept track of received data and source documents, and identified/interpreted data to be entered in Misconduct Tracking System (MTS).

Responded and drafted responses to a wide range of correspondence and other communications within the Department and with other agencies of the UN system on the various aspect of the work of the CDS; 

Assisted in maintaining and updated files (both paper and electronic) relating to allegations of misconduct.

Updated and tracked the use of the task management module in MIS and provided support to MIS users in the field missions and at headquarters.

Coordinated extensively and liaises frequently with the Conduct and Discipline Service members at Headquarters and Conduct and Discipline Teams in the field.

Administrative Assistant - Contract​ Jul 2006 - Jan 2007

Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the UN, New York, MA

Performed a variety of administrative duties: Assisted with reviewing incoming and outgoing correspondence, routed and logged correspondence, and facilitate the issue of outgoing correspondence, electronically and in hard copy.

 Drafted routine correspondence and provided guidance for standard format of the work.

Reviewed incoming mail and distribute to appropriate officers.

Organized and attended weekly meetings.

Ensured Incoming Personnel and visitors are well oriented and informed.

 Planned and prioritized activities in order to meet objectives and deadlines

Fashion Showroom Assistant​ Jan 2004 - Jun 2006

Nina Leonard DBA Lanco Apparel LLC, New York, NY

Performed a variety of administrative duties: Assisted with reviewing incoming and outgoing correspondence, routed and logged correspondence, and facilitate the issue of outgoing correspondence, electronically and in hard copy.

 Drafted routine correspondence and provided guidance for standard format of the work.

 Reviewed incoming mail and distribute to appropriate officers.

Organized and attended weekly meetings.

 Ensured Incoming Personnel and visitors are well oriented and informed.

Planned and prioritized activities in order to meet objectives and deadlines

Office Manager​ Aug 2000 - Dec 2003

Sephora Rockefeller Center Flagship Store, New York, NY

​ Served as the first point of contract for the organization, answering the phone, responding to email and correspondence, and receiving visitors at reception.

 Maintained files for tracking of mail/courier/stationary supplies, office equipment and repair contacts.

Assisted with employee onboarding - crafting access badge, welcome gratis box, etc.

 Ensured appropriate in stock levels of administrative and office supplies

 Maintained an efficient filing system for in-house documentation

Collected and analyzed the accuracy of employee timesheets

Entered and updated payroll data in the software Coordinating with the Payroll Accountant in preparing all documents and calculations in time.

Educated employees about benefits program to encourage them to enroll and determined employee’s eligibility for benefit plan.

Assisted employees in the benefits program enrollment and benefit claims processes.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Art History,  Criticism and Conservation ​Sep 1996 - Jul 2000

Saint Peter’s University , Jersey City, NJ

High School Diploma​ Sep 1992 - Jul 1996

Lyceum Kennedy French American School, New York, NY