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Sarah Vargas

Sarah Vargas

San Diego, CA, US

 

About 

Recent Bachelor of Architecture graduate with a concentration in Art and Design, seeking to apply her skills and deliver quality work while further developing her knowledge in the field of Architecture.  A highly creative and motivated individual proficient in communications, presentation graphics, and administration who excels in a collaborative and challenging work environment.

Employment 

NSAD Print Center, San Diego, CA, US, Office Assistant

- Answered telephones and assisted walk-in customers with print orders

- Assisted in maintaining and updating office files and databases

- Replenished and maintained printing equipment

May 2010 - Jun 2012
 

The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), San Diego, CA, US, AIAS Secretary

- Coordinated meetings and assisted in AIAS events

- Developed meeting minutes and performed other administrative duties as assigned

Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
 

Betania West Medical Clinic, San Diego, CA, US, Medical Administrative Assistant

- Maintained logging system as required for tracking test results

- Took detailed clinical phone messages for physicians and staff

- Facilitated patient intake paperwork and scheduled patient appointments

- Retrieved physician correspondence from dictation service and edited where necessary

Apr 2010 - May 2011
 

White House Balck Market, Chula Vista, CA, US, Sales Lead Manager

- Supervised sales activities and productivity; acknowledged and communicated performance to associates; motivated and trained associates to achieve full potential

- Performed all financial activities in accordance with policy, including cash handling and reporting, price changes, and merchandise handling; ensured all register transactions were completed accurately and in accordance with policy

- Promoted customer service by ensuring associates are greeting and assisting customers; responded to customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and timely manner

- Administered all operational processes including inventory receipt/dispatch, daily replenishment of floor merchandise levels, and execution and preparation of physical inventory

Jul 2007 - May 2009
 

Education 

NewSchool of Architecture & Design, San Diego, CA, US, BArch, Architecture

Oct 2007 - Jun 2012
 

Awards 

Presidential Merit Scholarship, Scholarship

2012
 

Dean's List, Other

2010
 

Lumberman Design, Honorable Mention

2008
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills