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Brelyn Crutchfield

Mobile,AL

Summary

Recent college graduate with a B.S. in Media and Entertainment Arts and a specialization in Sound and Recording Arts. Completing my university's Honors College program was the highlight of my undergraduate career, where I coupled my passion for learning with my strong research and analyzation skills to produce a thesis paper on major record labels and their modern relationship with social media.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Little Money Toes Boutique
03.2022 - Current
  • Worked as a full-time employee.
  • Organized displays to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific seasonal merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Answered phones, relayed important messages, and served as general liaison between store owners and customers.
  • Focused on being punctual, hardworking, and reliable.
  • Brought forth the ability to multitask and prioritize.

MCPSS Volunteer

Mobile County Public School System
08.2019 - Current
  • Assisted with special events and fundraising programs at J.E. Turner Elementary School and O'Rourke Elementary School.
  • Painted murals in school hallways of J.E. Turner to create a more exciting and welcoming environment for students.

Seasonal Sales Associate

Marcie-N-Me Gift Boutique
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Worked 25 to 30 hours per week.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories, and proper care for merchandise.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.

Horseback Riding Instructor

Sycamore Run Farms
08.2016 - 08.2019
  • Worked 15 hours per week.
  • Taught proper communication and riding commands for optimal control and safety around horses.
  • Educated students on proper conditions for horse health maintenance.
  • Supported students needing extra assistance in learning basic tenets of horseback riding with patience and deliberation.
  • Cleaned and maintained riding facility and adhered to veterinary visit schedule, feeding routines, and cleaning practices.
  • Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.

Camp Smile Equine Volunteer

United Cerebral Palsy Of Mobile
06.2014 - Current
  • Assisted with various horseback riding activities for special needs individuals of all ages as part of an equine therapy program for the camp.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running activities by helping with organization and planning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sound And Recording Arts

University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
12.2022

Coastal Alabama Community College
Bay Minette, AL
2020

High School Diploma -

Baker High School
Mobile, AL
05.2019

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Creativity
  • Written communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organization
  • Analytical and research skills
  • Time management
  • Problem management

Academic Endeavors

Honors College Student, University of Southern Mississippi | August 2020

  • Completed my honors thesis titled, "Social Media is the New P2P: A Historical Analysis of the Relationship Between the Recording Industry and the Internet, and its Consequences on the Music Business Hierarchy," as part of the honors college program at USM. My thesis is a historical analysis of how major record labels have taken a revolutionary approach to social media after over a decade of neglecting the capabilities of the Internet.


WUSM Radio Station Intern, University of Southern Mississippi | August 2019 - May 2020

  • Collaborated with producers and radio hosts to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment.
  • Used Pro Tools Software to mix and edit tracks.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during live radio shows.
  • Created and maintained sound libraries for the campus radio station.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Little Money Toes Boutique
03.2022 - Current

Seasonal Sales Associate

Marcie-N-Me Gift Boutique
10.2021 - 01.2022

MCPSS Volunteer

Mobile County Public School System
08.2019 - Current

Horseback Riding Instructor

Sycamore Run Farms
08.2016 - 08.2019

Camp Smile Equine Volunteer

United Cerebral Palsy Of Mobile
06.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Sound And Recording Arts

University of Southern Mississippi

Coastal Alabama Community College

High School Diploma -

Baker High School
Brelyn Crutchfield