Samantha Crystal
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experience in vintage curation, personal styling, visual merchandising, market analysis, and customer support translates well to a fast-paced retail environment. Background in outreach, public speaking, and social media also supports brand awareness and customer engagement. Additional experience using Microsoft Excel and preparing reports helps bring an organized, analytical approach to team projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Growth Ambassador
Pickle
Los Angeles, California
08.2026 - Current
- Execute outreach for the Pickle team via social media, flyers, and events.
- Coordinate with campus ambassadors to organize weekly events and pop-ups.
- Analyze website analytics data to optimize user experience and conversions.
- Develop strategies to increase brand awareness and loyalty among target audiences.
Depop Seller
Self Employed
03.2026 - Current
- Address customer inquiries while managing pricing, shipping, and marketing strategies to optimize sales.
- Conduct market research to identify customer preferences and source vintage products.
- Styled products to enhance visual appeal, contributing to increased sales and customer engagement.
- Achieved over $2,500 in sales within the first two months.
Client Advisory Intern
Offit Capital
New York, New York
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Collaborated with team members to prepare detailed financial reports and analyses for clients.
- Prepared educational materials on financial products for client engagement sessions.
- Created and maintained spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to track cash balances.
Research Analyst Intern
Offit Capital
New York, New York
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted market research to inform and enhance investment strategies at Offit Capital.
- Analyzed financial data to drive informed portfolio evaluations and investment recommendations.
- Organized datasets in order to facilitate efficient analysis and reporting processes.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on research findings using various software programs to support decision-making.
Youth Journalist
News Decoder
New York, New York
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Conducted interviews with experts and community members, enriching narratives with diverse perspectives.
- Published two articles that won first place in a global storytelling contest.
- Participated in cross-cultural dialogues addressing current events and cultural issues.
- Engaged with readers on social media, gathering feedback to enhance content and build community interaction.
Debate Coach
New York Urban Debte League
New York, New York
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Designed lesson plans to enhance argument structure and public speaking skills.
- Guided students in research methods to prepare compelling debate arguments.
- Fostered a supportive environment to boost student participation and confidence.
- Provided individual guidance on speech structure, delivery techniques, research methods, and evidence analysis.
Intern
R&R Venture Capital
New York, New York
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed databases of potential investments and analyzed performance metrics to support informed decision-making.
- Created presentations for investment proposals and client meetings to effectively communicate investment opportunities.
- Coordinated event planning and execution of virtual and in-person engagements to enhance client relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hewitt School
New York City06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Fashion
University of Southern California
Los Angeles06-2026
Skills
Timeline
Campus Growth Ambassador
Pickle
08.2026 - Current
Client Advisory Intern
Offit Capital
06.2026 - 08.2026
Depop Seller
Self Employed
03.2026 - Current
Research Analyst Intern
Offit Capital
07.2025 - 08.2025
Youth Journalist
News Decoder
09.2023 - 05.2025
Intern
R&R Venture Capital
05.2023 - 08.2023
Debate Coach
New York Urban Debte League
01.2022 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Hewitt School
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Fashion
University of Southern California