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Stephanie Costello

Downers Grove

Summary

Dynamic and reliable professional with experience at Nordstrom as a Buyer's Assistant, recognized for delivering exceptional customer service. I excel in schedule management and activity planning, fostering strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining organization and attention to detail.

Overview

2010
2010
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny

  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.

Secretary for Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Whittier Elementary School
09.2007 - 06.2009
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Interacted with students and staff to direct student transition between activities
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Served as PTA Secretary
  • Employed to monitor & support student life during lunchtime



Buyer's Assistant

Nordstrom
01.1990 - 02.1998
  • Started as a Customer Service Representative in McLean, VA, and was promoted to Assistant Buyer after relocating to Oak Brook, Illinois
  • Received Customer Service All Star Award
  • Handled cash and daily reconciliations
  • Provided high level customer experience
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Assisted Buyer with order choices and tracking
  • Processed purchase orders and invoices in accordance with company procedures
  • Multi-tasked in high traffic settings
  • Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Selah High School
Selah, WA
06-1984

Skills

  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • Approachable
  • Schedule management
  • Active listener
  • Customer Focused
  • Merchandise planning
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Conversational Italian (not biligual)
  • Ordering and purchasing
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills

Timeline

Secretary for Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Whittier Elementary School
09.2007 - 06.2009

Buyer's Assistant

Nordstrom
01.1990 - 02.1998

Nanny

High School Diploma -

Selah High School
Stephanie Costello