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Provide exceptional customer service with an ownership mindset during fast-paced operations while maintaining active communication with colleagues and management.• Identify and implement improvements to the workflow.• Assist leadership with inventory management, updates to point-of-service system and internal documentation.• Contribute to workplace culture by providing support to team and customers with a positive mindset.• Cross-train and coordinate schedules with team members to ensure seamless service.• Follow procedures for safe food preparation, assembly and presentation in accordance with established recipes.

Supported all employees at a client-service oriented interior design showroom and kept the showroom organized so the business could run smoothly.• Maintained showroom library for efficient access to samples and sales binders, keeping the sample library up to date by adding in new samples and removing those that were no longer being made by manufacturers. • Answered phones, redirected calls and ensured professional communication with manufacturers and suppliers.• Built and maintained positive client relationships through effective communication and customer service while offering creative solutions to client-based needs.

Worked directly with clients to coordinate all aspects of marketing campaigns for a full-service cause communications agency whose clients are non-profit organizations and government agencies addressing important social issues. • Coordinated client needs for all marketing campaigns while interfacing with media partners, printers, and creative teams to facilitate the forward progress of campaign deliverables.• Managed client budgets and schedules to ensure timely and efficient campaigns.• Represented clients at industry events to perform person-to-person research interviews and gather data on industry best practices for advertising and communicating to stakeholders.• Offered creative support, copy writing and editing to creative team in planning and finalizing advertising materials.

Executed trade-related processes, taking all appropriate measures to establish an effective risk-based trade compliance program. • Developed policies and procedures for trade activities and augmented a training program for all relevant employees. • Administered licenses, agreements, and other correspondence to government agencies, customers, and suppliers. • Collaborated with Global Trade Compliance team in all regions and with other company functions to support achievement of corporate business objectives while ensuring compliance with legal and risk-mitigation requirements. • Identified areas of compliance vulnerability or risk within the company and vetted customers of controlled products. • Participated in government and trade association meetings to maintain expertise in trade regulation and trends.

-Served as a Peer Leader to educate and engage students in sustainable living.-Planned and led events to reach over 7,000 students in 24 residence halls on campus.-Promoted sustainable initiatives as a member of Hall Government’s Executive Council.

-Collaborated to successfully develop, plan, and recruit for the largest student-run philanthropy in South Carolina, lead a committee in fundraising efforts, and ensure opportunities for fundraising success of team captains and event participants.-Served consecutively as Fundraising Committee member, Fundraising Chair, and Corporate Sponsorship Chair.-Solicited sponsorships and fundraising opportunities from businesses and organizations.-Delegated tasks to committee members, provided training and professional development, and rewarded task completion.-Won American Cancer Society acknowledgment as 2013 collegiate event with highest year-to-year fundraising growth. -Achieved recognition as the #4 Top Fundraising Collegiate Relay For Life event per capita in 2014.

-Worked remotely assisting a published researcher in the fields of strategy and entrepreneurship.-Collected data on technology start-up companies and founders using online resources to create a base for comparison. -Coded data to ensure the ability to analyze the effects of founder experience on venture development.-Supported by London Business School (June 2013-August 2013) and University of Washington (September 2014-October 2014)

-Supported the trade compliance process through research, recordkeeping, and projects surrounding imports, exports, trade agreements, and trade automation.-Planned and promoted a series of International Trade training sessions within the company. -Participated in business meetings and decisions, gaining exposure to the importance of automating trade compliance. -Presented to company executives, International Trade department, and other interns at the end of term.

-Provided knowledgeable customer service to and interacted with clients to preserve a loyal client base.-Displayed merchandise to enhance product visibility and improve sales environment.-Maintained inventory and shipped and received merchandise to facilitate organization.