Experiences at Barnes & Noble

The books, the employees, the magazines,

Getting projects completed on time while providing superior customer service.

Dress professionally, be on time for the interview, be willing to cross-train to cafe, music, and receiving,

The "secret" to getting hired is: you must be willing to greet everyone who walks in the door, keep a positive attitude, help the customers by not only looking up the book/product, but by also take them to the section and putting the book/product into their hands. Most importantly, you must be able to sell the Barnes & Noble memership card. You're not paid to read books, you're paid to work....

Read books and be comfortable working with people.

Strong management skills, great personality and enthusiastic motivation!

See Resume

Worked on Textbook and Software floors; Assisted clients with book search and retrieval; inventory assistant; software advisor

1/2000-Present BARNES AND NOBLE, INC. New York, NY
2/2002-Present Executive Assistant to EVP, President of B&N Publishing; Vice Chairman of B&N College Bookstores
?? Manage demanding schedule while responding to numerous emails and phone calls daily.
?? Direct proposals to appropriate publishers and editorial staff for consideration and timely feedback.
?? Communicate regularly with authors and agents regarding potential projects, or works in progress.
?? Proactive with ensuring issues within the publishing group are addressed and resolved.
?? Execute and delegate an array of administrative duties.

1/2000-2/2002 Executive Assistant to EVP, Chief Operating Officer of B&N, Inc.; Vice Chairman of B&N College Bookstores
?? Involved with all operational issues pertaining to B&N retail stores nationwide, and the home office.
?? Communicated regularly with the following divisions: Business Development, Customer Service, Distribution Centers, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Marketing & Advertising, Merchandise, and Publishing.
?? Directed potential business opportunities to pertinent staff for thorough research and feedback.
?? Initiated and arranged nation-wide store visit trips for executive staff on corporate jet.
?? Investigated and influenced equipment improvements within the home office.
?? Instrumental with raising $100,000 for Poets & Writer's annual gala on behalf COO.
?? Managed extraordinary volume of emails and phone inquiries daily, and hectic meeting schedule due to fluctuating priorities.
?? Performed and delegated numerous administrative responsibilities....

I love to read so one day I went in and I asked if they were hiring. They said that they were so I asked for an application