Bridget Dease
Writer; Bookseller
Washington,DC
Summary
Educated writer and bookseller bringing two years of experience in sales. Enthusiastic about engaging customers and relating to individuals through shared passion for culture, reading, and creative writing. Maintains in-depth knowledge of various authors, genres, and contemporary literature through self-motivated research. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Values the importance of learning, growing, and excelling in this industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Writing Center Consultant/Tutor
American University
08.2024 - Current
- Strengthened relationships between Writing Center and academic departments by serving as liaison for cross-disciplinary initiatives.
- Developed 3 specialized workshops every week targeting specific types of academic writing such as literature reviews, research proposals, annotated bibliographies, which enhanced student understanding of genre conventions and expectations.
- Improved accessibility of services by offering remote consultations via email and video conferencing, accommodating students who could not visit the center in person.
- Contributed to overall improvement of Writing Center's services by collaborating with colleagues and sharing best practices.
Bookseller
Barnes And Noble College
8 2021 - 01.2024
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Delivered highest level of customer service by greeting, communicating and assisting customers with online orders.
- Applied interpersonal and communication skills to establish selling relationship with customers.
- Recovered sales floor by picking up items, shelving books, and straightening bookshelves and tables.
- Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items and arranging according to size, color, or genre (books).
Bookseller
Busboys And Poets
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Completed setup, breakdown and product preparation for promotional displays and in-store demonstrations.
- Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
- Processed information and merchandise through POS register system.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Kept work areas clean, safe and organized.
- Compared over 10 shipping orders and invoices a day against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing And Cutco Products
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
- Implemented marketing strategies and techniques, increasing revenue and customer satisfaction.
Production and Research Assistant
Summer Youth Employment Program
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Aided cast members of various theatre productions through playwriting and warm-up exercises
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Greeted and collected tickets of patrons for theatre fundraisers.
- Wrote scripts, edited content, and conducted research for future theatre projects.
Writing and Research Intern
Writopia Lab DC
8 2016 - 09.2019
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Provided writing support for various projects and departments.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Collaborated with team members on topic ideation to determine key buyer personas and goals.
- Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
Education
Master of Arts - Literature, Culture, And Technology
American University
Washington, DC 08.2023 - Current
Bachelor Of Arts - Majors: Creative Writing ; Anthropology
SUNY Purchase
Purchase, NY 08.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
Hardworking
Responsible
Research abilities
Literature analysis
Critical Thinking
Effective Communication
Active Listening
Creative writing
Essay Writing
Timeline
Writing Center Consultant/Tutor
American University
08.2024 - Current
Master of Arts - Literature, Culture, And Technology
American University
08.2023 - Current
Bookseller
Busboys And Poets
08.2022 - 09.2023
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing And Cutco Products
01.2020 - 09.2020
Production and Research Assistant
Summer Youth Employment Program
06.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor Of Arts - Majors: Creative Writing ; Anthropology
SUNY Purchase
08.2013 - 05.2017
Bookseller
Barnes And Noble College
8 2021 - 01.2024
Writing and Research Intern
Writopia Lab DC
8 2016 - 09.2019
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