Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
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Andrew J. Norsworthy

Frisco,TX

Summary

To obtain an internship to advance my skills as a journalistic writer and reporter.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cashier/Sacker/Bakery

  • Sack and carry customers groceries to their cars
  • Collect shopping carts in the store parking lot
  • Assist customers in finding products
  • Customer service assistance

Bakery assistant, Sales Associate

  • (icing and cookie decorations) Finish Line, Komplete 340b Assistant KACU Reporter Optimist News Staff Reporter
  • Social Media Content Creator for Herald of Truth

News Reporter

KACU
Abilene, Texas
01.2020 - Current
  • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
  • Provided field reporting during major events to gather and share reactions from individuals directly impacted.
  • Identified and secured multiple information sources for each story to provide accurate, credible news coverage.
  • Developed and presented content representing station and brand image to increase audience size.
  • Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events.
  • Interviewed guests on specific topics.
  • Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
  • Interviewed individuals from all walks of life and all cultures for breaking news stories.

Assistant

Komplete 340B
Frisco, TX
12.2019 - Current

Content creation and management

Development and assistance in developing effective marketing strategies.

  • Worked closely with coworkers to strategically plan for company growth.
  • Participated in strategic planning for company growth.

Sales Associate

Finish Line
Frisco, TX
06.2016 - 08.2022
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
  • Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
  • Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.

Education

Norsworthy Academy Prep

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX
08.2018 - Current

Skills

Product and service sales

Basic math skills

Customer Relations

Reports and documents

Cleaning and sanitizing

Time management skills

Order taking

Staff Training

Sales expertise

Stocking and replenishing

Purchase assistance

Cash register operation

Proficient in [Software]

Product knowledge

Retail merchandising

Product restocking

Coaching and mentoring

Written and verbal communication

Customer assistance

Adobe Software experience

Microsoft Office Experience

Additional Information

  • Texas Intercollegiate Press Award Winner Freelance writing Herald of Truth Social Media Intern

Accomplishments

Speech and Debate team leader

Texas Intercollegiate Press Award Winner

Two time FWRSEF State Science Fair Qualifier

Interests

Writing

Tennis

Guitar

Running

Lifting

Travelling

Timeline

News Reporter

KACU
01.2020 - Current

Assistant

Komplete 340B
12.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

Abilene Christian University
08.2018 - Current

Sales Associate

Finish Line
06.2016 - 08.2022

Cashier/Sacker/Bakery

Bakery assistant, Sales Associate

Norsworthy Academy Prep
Andrew J. Norsworthy