Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

SARA HOLDEN

At the Barre
Agnes Water
5
years of professional experience

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Work History

Assistant Manager Trainee

4 Months
At the Barre | 05.2026 - 09.2026
  • Assisted with inventory management, product purchasing, and vendor coordination to maintain appropriate stock levels and support daily retail operations.
  • Supported business management activities by helping with marketing initiatives, tracking financial records, and learning day-to-day store management practices.

General Merchandise/ Inbound Associate

2 Years 7 Months
Target | 02.2024 - 09.2026
  • Helped with truck unload and provided new organizational practices to increase product pushing productivity, to stock products in a timely manner.
  • Consciously walked through aisles and adjusted product to meet visual merchandizing standards.

Food Runner, host

4 Months
Sandbar | 06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collaborated with the kitchen to ensure all food orders were accurate and delivered promptly.
  • Maintained clear communication with the kitchen and bartenders to support efficient service flow.

Volunteer

3 Months
Mission Beach Backpacking Hostel | 04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Housekeeping, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the hostel daily, to present a clean area for guests to enjoy.
  • Responsible for checking in guests, and engaging in fun, welcoming conversations to provide a comfortable environment for all guests staying in the hostel.

Waitress

1 Year 9 Months
The Pub and Restaurant | 05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Provided attentive service to guests by managing assigned tables and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained strong knowledge of menu items and updates to accurately answer customer questions and make recommendations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

The Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | 05.2022
  • Dean’s List: Fall 2019, Spring 2020
  • Relevant Courses: Calculus I / II / III, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Calculus-based Probability and Statistics, Introductory Accounting, Introductory Statistics, Introductory Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Theory and proof based math and statistics.
  • GPA: 3.23/4.00

Skills

Retail operations
Active listening
Critical thinking
Problem resolution
Conflict resolution
Teamwork and collaboration
Friendly
positive attitude

Timeline

Assistant Manager Trainee

At the Barre
05.2026 - 09.2026Read More

General Merchandise/ Inbound Associate

Target
02.2024 - 09.2026Read More

Food Runner, host

Sandbar
06.2023 - 10.2023Read More

Volunteer

Mission Beach Backpacking Hostel
04.2023 - 07.2023Read More

Waitress

The Pub and Restaurant
05.2021 - 02.2023Read More

The Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science from Mathematics
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SARA HOLDEN