Khalif Thompson
Summary
Performance-driven Associate with stellar record of accomplishment in connecting with customers and driving remarkable sales. Proactive, well-organized sales leader successful at meeting and exceeding targets with strategic approaches. Skilled lead generator, product demonstrator and problem-solver.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Journalist
Viral Hip Hop News LLC
Egg Harbor, NJ
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Pitched stories to editorial staff in content areas of news, sports and entertainment.
- Fact-checked videos and articles before publishing.
- Monitored website and social media traffic.
- Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
- Fact-checked breaking news headlines by performing background research.
Server
Village Trattoria
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
- Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths and tableware to create appealing tables.
- Cleared table and bussed dishes to allow for quick setups.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
- Answered guest questions regarding menu, food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Sales Associate
Nautica Store
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
- Improved profitability and developed pipeline using multiple marketing channels and sales strategies.
- Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy
Newark, NJ06.2021
Skills
- Leadership experience
- Oral and written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical
- Planning and coordination
- Investigation Ability
- Creative Writing
- Industry Trends
- Social Media Platforms
- Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Thinking
- On-Camera Skills
Accomplishments
- Mentored 5 new sales associates.
- Supervision - Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month for outstanding performance and team contributions.
Affiliations
President, Student Government Association (2019 - 2021)
Founder, S.L.I.D.E, Student Diversity in Leadership & Equity (2019 - 2021)
Notable Brands Collaborations
Amassing a total following of over 215,000 supporters across all social media platforms via content creation, fashion looks, modeling, acting, digital media, and video production, Khalif Thompson has worked with the likes of Express Men's, Calvin Klein, Shein, Temu, DHGate, Bitvae, and Free Prints.
Timeline
Multimedia Journalist
Viral Hip Hop News LLC
12.2021 - 03.2023
Sales Associate
Nautica Store
04.2021 - 08.2021
Server
Village Trattoria
05.2019 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
KIPP Newark Collegiate Academy
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