Alexis Shanks
Charleston,SC
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistantship
College Of Charleston
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with the Department Chair of Hospitality.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Brand Ambassador Team Lead
The Hype! Agency
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Planned and organized sampling events by working hand-in-hand with retail store managers and leaders.
- Developed lasting connections with industry professionals through networking at conferences, workshops, and other relevant gatherings.
- Designed, filled, and arranged eye-catching product floorsets to increase sales.
- Led cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and evaluation of large-scale events that generated significant media coverage and public interest.
Server
Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Achieved the highest sales volume among servers and bartenders nationwide during a company-wide contest across all locations.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Social Media & Influencer Marketing Intern
Shurtape Technologies, LLC
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Strategically planned and executed social media posts aligned with trending research, resulting in a substantial increase in TikTok following from 400 to 4,500.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Fine Dining Server
Summer House
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Supported needs of 5- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for the Contemporary American Scratch Kitchen with social relevancy and intentionality.
- Worked closely with the sommelier to provide personalized wine selections based on guests'' tastes and meal choices.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Wholesale Marketing Co-Op
Sherwin-Williams
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Served as a reliable point of contact between departments, maintaining open lines of communication for efficient workflow coordination.
- Enhanced project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing task management tools.
- Developed comprehensive reports for project stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
- Exceeded performance expectations consistently throughout the internship period, earning recognition from supervisors and peers alike for hard work ethic and dedication towards achieving results.
Seasonal Marketing Intern
Beck Center For The Arts
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Conceptualized and actively contributed to the development of a promotional podcast, strategically designed to elevate theater visibility and offer in-depth insights into the current showings.
- Assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing channels.
- Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement market research strategies.
- Scheduled social media postings to advertise products and generate site traffic.
Seasonal Marketing Intern
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Delivered weekly reports summarizing achievements and key performance indicators assisting management decision-making processes.
- Provided administrative support to the marketing team by maintaining databases, tracking projects progress, scheduling meetings.
- Analyzed website traffic data using Google Analytics to improve user experience and increase online visibility.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
Education
MBA - Finance
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2024
BBA - Marketing
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH05.2023
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal Communication
- Time Management
- Clerical Support
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Team building
- Networking
- Multitasking
- Project Planning
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Data Analytics for Business Professionals
- Harvard Business School Online: Finance, Financial Accounting, Regression Section, Spreadsheet Modeling: Excel 2013
- TIPS South Carolina On-Premise Alcohol Server Training
- Professional Sales
- Social Marketing
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Graduate Assistantship
College Of Charleston
09.2023 - Current
Brand Ambassador Team Lead
The Hype! Agency
08.2023 - 11.2023
Social Media & Influencer Marketing Intern
Shurtape Technologies, LLC
03.2022 - 05.2023
Fine Dining Server
Summer House
10.2021 - 07.2022
Wholesale Marketing Co-Op
Sherwin-Williams
07.2021 - 12.2021
Seasonal Marketing Intern
Beck Center For The Arts
01.2021 - 04.2021
Server
Barrio Tacos + Tequila + Whiskey
06.2020 - 07.2023
Seasonal Marketing Intern
Chagrin Documentary Film Festival
05.2020 - 08.2020
MBA - Finance
College of Charleston
BBA - Marketing
Cleveland State University
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