PARIS MASHBURN
Barrington,RI
Summary
Motivated recent Communications graduate with prior sales experience seeking a career in medical technology sales.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Abercrombie & Fitch
05.2024 - 05.2026
- Sales representative for the Charleston, South Carolina King Street location of a leading national fashion brand with $5M+ in annual revenue. Responsible for needs-based selling, product recommendations, customer service, and relationship building.
- Facilitated customer journey through discovery, education, recommendations, and objection handling to ensure successful transactions.
- Built product knowledge to translate features into tailored recommendations for customers.
- Communicated product information clearly and confidently in a fast-paced customer-facing environment.
- Learned and managed Order to Sale, Inventory systems, and other business processes.
- Processed sales and other financial transactions.
Campus Tour Guide
College of Charleston - Admissions
02.2023 - 05.2026
- Directly influenced 10+ enrollment decisions, contributing an estimated $300K-$400K+ in annual tuition revenue.
- Achieved a 35% tour-to-enrollment conversion rate through consultative communication and relationship building.
- Conducted 6-8 prospective student tours monthly, clearly presenting complex information and effectively addressing questions.
- Earned recognition as a top performer within an 80+ person team.
Group Fitness Instructor
Peach Lab
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Led strength-based group training for 20+ clients per class, providing real-time instruction on form, movement, safety, and technique.
- Educated clients by applying functional anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, and human movement knowledge for personal training, and tailoring instruction to individual needs.
- Enhanced client attendance and retention by prioritizing safety and delivering engaging sessions in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong client relationships through individualized coaching, effective communication, and continuous performance feedback.
Marketing Intern
College of Charleston - Athletic Department
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Supported marketing, branding, and event initiatives for College of Charleston athletic programs, enhancing audience engagement through collaborative activities.
- Assisted in promoting athletic events through social media campaigns.
- Created engaging content for newsletters and promotional materials.
- Supported event planning by coordinating logistics and schedules.
Athletic Department Intern - Donor Relations
College of Charleston - Athletic Department
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Facilitated relationship development that contributed to $1M+ in donor revenue while managing data entry, documents, and correspondence.
- Assisted in donor engagement activities for College's nationally ranked men's basketball program, fostering connections that support fundraising efforts.
- Cultivated relationships with alumni and donors through professional communication and personalized interactions, enhancing engagement and loyalty.
- Prepared and hosted donor-suite pregame events and hospitality experiences for home games throughout the season.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05-2026
Skills
- Product and Service Knowledge
- Consultative Selling and Sales
- Presentation Skills
- Public Speaking
- Training & Instruction
- Communications
- Relationship Building
- Ability to Learn and follow Direction
- Team Oriented
- Personally Organized and Effective
Personal Experience and Awards
- Dean's List, College of Charleston, 2026
- National Society of Leadership and Success - College of Charleston Chapter Nominee, 2024
- Natural Bikini Bodybuilding for Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders - Consistently placed in the Top 5 across select OCB regional competitions
- Currently engaged in online education in the fundamentals of neuroscience and human neuroanatomy
Timeline
Group Fitness Instructor
Peach Lab
01.2025 - 09.2025
Marketing Intern
College of Charleston - Athletic Department
08.2024 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
Abercrombie & Fitch
05.2024 - 05.2026
Athletic Department Intern - Donor Relations
College of Charleston - Athletic Department
09.2023 - 05.2024
Campus Tour Guide
College of Charleston - Admissions
02.2023 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
College of Charleston