Julia M. Strange
Duluth,MN
Summary
Business student specializing in human resources and management, focused on academic excellence and ongoing professional development. Proven skills in time management, collaboration, and problem-solving. Adaptable to dynamic environments and effective in contributing to diverse projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret
Duluth, MN
09.2025 - Current
- Curated a valuable customer experience based on each individual's needs
- Mastered point of sales and managing cash transactions
- Working in a fast paced environment while still delivering meaningful experiences to each customer
- Communicating with coworkers to help maintain a smoothly operating store
Copyeditor
UMN Journal of Regional Medicine
02.2024 - Current
- Reviewing articles for the University of Minnesota's Journal of Regional Medicine
- Checking for grammatical errors and ensuring content is up to standard for publication
Babysitter
Independently Employed
Bloomington, Minnesota
01.2017 - Current
- Cared for children ages seven months to twelve years, promoting a safe environment.
- Ensured safety and comfort of children through constant supervision and engaging activities.
- Provided entertainment for children while parents were absent, fostering creativity and enjoyment.
- Managed mealtime and bedtime routines, promoting healthy habits and structure.
Spa Consultant
Totally Tan and Spa
Golden Valley, MN
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisting customers in finding correct services and products for their individual wellness goals
- Selling memberships and products based on each customer's needs and desires
- Worked with team members to maintain a clean and organized store
- Often opened and closed the store alone ensuring the store was organized neatly and cleaned beyond company standard
- Seasonal
Hostess
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
Bloomington, MN
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Greeting customers with high-quality attentiveness and friendliness to provide a positive first impression
- Ensure tables and other public spaces are sanitized and cleaned between guests
- Distribute and collect all menus
- Assist servers in making and delivering beverages
- Place and prepare to-go orders in an efficient manner
- Serve and restock bakery and dessert items
- Seasonal
Sales Associate
Aerie, Mall of America
Bloomington, MN
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Met the needs of each customer while giving them a personalized, quality experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Worked in discovering customers' individual needs and help direct them to the best-fitting product
- Communicated effectively with coworkers to maintain an efficient retail environment
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management, Psychology
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth, MN12-2026
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson Senior High School
Bloomington05.2023
PSEO -
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Time management and organization
- Accountability and self-motivation
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking skills
- Brand promotion strategies
- Customer engagement techniques
- Effective communication methods
- Retail operations management
- Point of sale expertise
Volunteer Experience
Dog Biographer, Pet Haven
- Dog and Cat foster and adoption program based in Minnesota. Write creative biographies for foster dogs based on information on each dog's unique personality and needs.
SafeHaven, Duluth, MN
- Domestic violence shelter in Duluth, MN. Working within Alpha Sigma Tau to hold fundraisers, raise money, and spread awareness for the local shelter.
Volunteer, Dress For Success, Duluth, MN
- Program for women who are unable to afford professional clothing. Working within Alpha Sigma Tau to run annual clothing drives to donate to the Dress for Success program.
Leadership Experience
Member Support and Accountability Chair, Alpha Sigma Tau, 2024- Present
- Managed referrals for personal, interpersonal, academic, or wellness concerns within the organization. Meets with members and creates a personal plan based on their situation, goals, and needs to solve whatever issues that need to be addressed.
Director of Academic Success, Alpha Sigma Tau, 2023 - 2024
- Kept track of academic standing of all members, assisted struggling members in maintaining required GPA, created and implemented study plans and academic goals for members.
Affiliations
- Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority (initiated fall of 2023)
- Women in Business Club
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret
09.2025 - Current
Spa Consultant
Totally Tan and Spa
05.2025 - 08.2025
Hostess
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
05.2024 - 08.2024
Copyeditor
UMN Journal of Regional Medicine
02.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Aerie, Mall of America
06.2021 - 09.2022
Babysitter
Independently Employed
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Business Management, Psychology
University of Minnesota-Duluth
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson Senior High School
PSEO -
Normandale Community College