Sarah Whisnant
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Highly organized and collaborative professional with attention to detail, willingness to learn, and need to help others. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, building lasting relationships with customers and business partners, and implementing customer-focused programs. Knowledgeable in project management principles, customer service best practices, and business processes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Diamond & Gemstone Merchandising Coordinator
Stuller
2022.11 - Current
- Execute up to 15 revolving projects from start to finish while consistently exceeding set deadlines.
- Collaborated with Category Owners and Digital Marketing team to enhance website navigation and optimize category pages, resulting in improved shopping experiences.
- Maintained compliance with data specifications standards and brand guidelines, ensuring accurate representation of photo and product information across company website and print materials.
- Prepare for tradeshows and events by ordering product, creating cost/sell sheets, packing and unpacking.
- Harmoniously work with cross-functional teams to select appropriate products for print and digital marketing materials.
- Report on analytics and engagement rates of all marketing associated with diamonds and gemstones.
- Work closely with the marketing department to ensure successful product coverage across multiple marketing channels.
- Create engaging, on trend content for a social media audience of over 48k.
- Effectively worked with colleagues at all levels, fostering strong relationships and facilitating cross-departmental cooperation.
Shop Assistant
Mimosa Handcrafted
2021.11 - 2022.07
- Demonstrated strong leadership abilities by successfully coordinating booth activities at multiple venues.
- Provided friendly and attentive customer service in fast-paced market booths and brick-and-mortar store, ensuring a positive experience for customers.
- Developed a skill set in product manufacturing quickly.
- Processed, packed, and mailed up to 200 orders daily with a high level of efficiency.
- Contributed to increasing follower engagement by creating impactful content for an audience of 35k+.
Retail Associate
Vertage Clothing Co.
2020.08 - 2022.01
- Worked as a retail associate by effectively communicating with customers to drive sales.
- Contributed to smooth workflow by unpacking and preparing merchandise for the floor in a timely, proficient manner.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Harnessed a positive customer experience by assisting customers with questions, needs, and purchases.
- Hold knowledge on current trends and fashions.
Store Intern
Vertage Clothing Co.
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Worked to boost follower interaction by preparing engaging posts for social media advertising
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Interacted and assisted customers via social media comments and direct messages
- Created an attractive retail setting by designing window displays and assisting in store layout
- Observed merchandise buying process
- Successfully moved large amounts of merchandise for company warehouse sale by selecting, organizing, and discounting product.
Information Technology Service Student Worker
Louisiana State University
2019.09 - 2020.03
- Worked as an I.T assistant in campus's largest auditorium classroom seating 1,000+.
- Prepared auditorium computer and projector for professor's lectures.
- Aided professors in computer and projector functions.
Camp Counselor
Camp Hardtner
2019.05 - 2019.07
- Worked alongside other counselors to plan and facilitate daily activities at summer camp.
- Monitored and mentored campers of various ages, interests, skills, and developmental levels.
- Organized and oversaw both small and large group activities.
- Oversaw volunteers at a week long session for child and adult campers with disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Textile Merchandising
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office softwares
- Google Workspace
- Oracle
- Wrike
- MicroStrategy
- Jira
- Canva
- Square
- Shopify
- Social media
Activities
- Camp Able Volunteer
- Companion Animal Alliance Volunteer
- Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center Volunteer and Foster Caretaker
- Acadiana Therapeutic Riding Organization Volunteer
- Moncus Park Volunteer
References
- Amanda Blanchard, Former Project Manager at Stuller, (337) 356-4273, Ammblanchard7@gmail.com
- Bethani Robinson, Merchandising Coordinator at Stuller, (337) 230-1912, Bethani.m.leger@gmail.com
- Jacob LeMeunier, Former Head Counselor at Camp Hardtner, (337) 354-7741, Jhlemeunier@gmail.com
Timeline
Diamond & Gemstone Merchandising Coordinator
Stuller
2022.11 - Current
Shop Assistant
Mimosa Handcrafted
2021.11 - 2022.07
Store Intern
Vertage Clothing Co.
2021.05 - 2021.08
Retail Associate
Vertage Clothing Co.
2020.08 - 2022.01
Information Technology Service Student Worker
Louisiana State University
2019.09 - 2020.03
Camp Counselor
Camp Hardtner
2019.05 - 2019.07
Bachelor of Science - Textile Merchandising
Louisiana State University
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