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Work History
Education
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Professional References
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Brandon Zirk

Thomas,WV

Summary

Focused creative writer with a passion for the publishing industry, technology, stories, books, and learning. Seeking positions that engage interpersonal skills, marketing, and creativity.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

General Worker

Mountain State Brewery
05.2023 - Current
  • Organize and manage companies Facebook page.
  • Identify appropriate marketing strategies for seasonal pizza items.
  • Manage over 30 customer orders a day.
  • Process customer orders and payment transactions.
  • Operate ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products in accordance to the recipe.

Starbucks Barista

Canaan Valley Resort And Conference Center
03.2023 - Current
  • Provide an amiable cafe experience to guests through quick and efficient service, positive attitude, and relaxing music.
  • Memorize recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Clean counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

J1 Coordinator

Canaan Valley Resort And Confrence Center
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Coached J1 employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Supervised J1 employees during the ski season while providing them with transportation for groceries, leisure activities, and field trips.
  • Coordinated with Human Resources to ensure J1 employees maintained at least 40 hours of work in accordance to their contracts.
  • Organized spaces within Human Resources department to maintain optimal workflow and minimize clutter.

Retail Store Clerk

West Virginia Division Of Natural Resources
05.2019 - 12.2022
  • Assisted customers in an affable manner by answering questions about the state park and surrounding areas.
  • Helped the manager select graphic designs for clothing apparel that complimented the brand.
  • Managed spreadsheets to review daily, weekly, and monthly gross sales.
  • Helped customers complete purchases and locate items.
  • Processed returns and handled exchanges quickly to provide positive store experiences.

Education

Certificate - Web Development And Design

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
03.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English And Writing: Creative Writing

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Keyser, WV
05.2021

Skills

  • Writing and Editing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Storytelling
  • Creative Thinking
  • Public Speaking
  • Time Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
  • Presentation Delivery
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Hobbies

Enjoys reading fiction, whether it's Dickens or Poe, George R.R. Martin, R.F. Kuang, or Bernard Cornwell. You will find me fumbling through chapters of copious writers. Besides reading I enjoy writing speculative fiction, watching documentaries, learning web design, and studying history.

Languages

Brazilian Portuguese
Limited Working

Professional References

  • Mark Moody - Former Marketing Manager at Canaan Valley Resort / Owner of MonMedia

          Can be reached at monongahelamedia@gmail.com

  • Matt Baker - General Manager at Canaan Valley Resort

          Can be reached at mbaker@canaanresort.com

  • Dr. Frank Marmo - Former Professor

          Can be reached at fsmarmo@gmail.com

Timeline

General Worker

Mountain State Brewery
05.2023 - Current

Starbucks Barista

Canaan Valley Resort And Conference Center
03.2023 - Current

J1 Coordinator

Canaan Valley Resort And Confrence Center
12.2022 - 03.2023

Retail Store Clerk

West Virginia Division Of Natural Resources
05.2019 - 12.2022

Certificate - Web Development And Design

Cornell University

Bachelor of Arts - English And Writing: Creative Writing

Liberty University

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Potomac State College of West Virginia University

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