Sarah Branch
Lino Lakes,MN
Summary
Hard-working, creative, collaborative and ambitious Industrial Design and Entrepreneurship student seeking summer 2026 internship in product/industrial design, user/customer experience, sales and/or entrepreneurship.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bottle Service Waitress/Bartender
Outlaws Bar
Ames, Iowa
09.2024 - Current
- Promote, sell, prepare, and serve beverages to customers in a prompt and friendly manner.
- Key responsibilities: customer service, sales, beverage preparation & service, bar operations & maintenance, compliance & safety
Sales Representative
Cutco (Vector Marketing)
Stillwater, MN
06.2024 - Current
- Demonstrate & sell Cutco products (cutlery, cookware, gardening tools, etc.) via in-home or virtual appointments, focusing on personalized service, building customer relationships & generating sales through referrals.
- Key responsibilities: lead identification, appointment scheduling, product presentations and sales, order taking, customer service
Spa Front Desk
Sun Valley Resort & Spa
Sun Valley, ID
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided front desk services at The Spa at Sun Valley, a luxury spa within Sun Valley Resort.
- Key responsibilities: appointment scheduling, guest check in/out, retail sales, cleaning and sanitation, customer service/satisfaction, spa tours
Dockhand
Your Boat Club
White Bear Lake, MN
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Ensured the operational readiness, cleanliness and safety of the boats and docks, along with providing excellent customer service to members.
- Key responsibilities: Boat operations assistance, customer service, cleaning & maintenance, boat preparation, safety & protocols, equipment management
Learn to Skate Coach
Various Rinks & Skating Clubs
Coon Rapids & Saint Paul, MN; Ames, IA
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided safe, engaging and professional figure skating instruction on skating basics to participants of all ages, adhering to Learn to Skate USA and U.S. Figure Skating guidelines.
- Key responsibilities: instruction, safety & supervision, program compliance, evaluation & communication, customer service, time/class management, enthusiasm and positivity
Pet Care Specialist
All-Star Pet Hotel & Daycare
White Bear Lake, MN
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Provided high-quality pet care, ensuring the health, safety & comfort of pet guests.
- Key responsibilities: Animal care, sanitation, health monitoring, medication administration, enrichment/playtime, grooming, and client services
Education
Bachelor of Industrial Design (BID) - Major: Industrial Design, Minor: Entrepreneurship
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa05-2027
Skills
- Technical Skills: Canva, Procreate, OnShape, Fusion, Figma, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Keyshot
- Attributes: Ethics and Integrity, Ambition, Empathy, Hard Working Mindset, Passion, Outgoing/Extroverted Personality
Accomplishments
- US Figure Skating quadruple Gold Test Medalist
- Novia De Adelante Recruitment Chair (Adelante Fraternity, Iowa State Chapter)
- Iowa State University Future Leaders of Design Award
- Iowa State Friley Hall Executive Council – Social Chair
Timeline
Spa Front Desk
Sun Valley Resort & Spa
05.2025 - 08.2025
Bottle Service Waitress/Bartender
Outlaws Bar
09.2024 - Current
Sales Representative
Cutco (Vector Marketing)
06.2024 - Current
Dockhand
Your Boat Club
06.2024 - 08.2024
Learn to Skate Coach
Various Rinks & Skating Clubs
09.2022 - 05.2024
Pet Care Specialist
All-Star Pet Hotel & Daycare
09.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Industrial Design (BID) - Major: Industrial Design, Minor: Entrepreneurship
Iowa State University
Interests
I love being active, playing sports, and being outdoors, doing such things as figure skating, playing ultimate frisbee, hiking, rollerblading, walking my dog, and hanging out with friends and family. I also love snowboarding, boating, traveling, watching "New Girl", listening to music, and going to dog shows.
Industrial Design Portfolio
https://www.canva.com/design/DAG9OP0XzC8/XIMGeBzDtjIYSGuBO9RTw/edit