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Siani Smith

Burlington,NJ

Summary

Fresh graduate where "digital" is the foundation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Highly motivated creative with an eye for detail and passion for crafting stories. Skilled in utilizing new techniques and keeping up with latest trends in writing. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ATHLETIC COACH

BCIT WESTAMPTON TECH
10.2023 - Current
  • Analyzed player skills to accurately assign players to teams and provide training for improvement.
  • Implemented reasonable discipline measures when players failed to meet academic requirements or abide by school policies.
  • Improved team cohesion with targeted communication exercises and team-building activities.
  • Boosted athlete skills through tailored coaching, focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses.
  • Maintained certification in CPR and first-aid procedures to respond to player injury.
  • Mentored over 10 student-athletes in balancing academic responsibilities with athletic commitments, ensuring their success both on and off the court.
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic training plans and conducting skill development sessions.
  • Promoted positive sportsmanship among athletes through modeling respectful behavior towards opponents and officials during games or matches.

SERVER/Bartender

45th Street Pub
01.2023 - Current
  • Greeting and communicating with over 50 customers a day, problem solving, assisting with cleaning, complying with rules and regulations within the workplace, knowing the food and drink menu.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

SERVER

TGI Friday's
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Greeting and communicating with over 15 customers a day, problem solving, assisting with cleaning, complying with rules and regulations within the workplace, knowing the food and drink menu.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT BASKETBALL COACH

Bloomfield College
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Gained experience and knowledge in coaching and training women's basketball on a collegiate level
  • Led practice sessions with about 14 players practicing drills, honing techniques and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
  • Assisted in developing student-athletes to fullest potential and performing under pressure.
  • Coordinated with head coach and experienced players to develop curriculum and play book.
  • Managed equipment inventory, securing necessary items for optimal practice sessions and game day preparations.
  • Assisted and advised students on academic issues and goals.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.

SPORTS INFORMATION INTERN

Bloomfield College
01.2020 - 05.2022
    • Creating and executing digital content strategy across all mediums (social, website, email, etc.)
    • Managed live streaming of home games for online audiences, enhancing accessibility for remote fans and alumni.
    • Facilitated post-game interviews with coaches and athletes, fostering positive relationships between teams and the media.
    • Fostered a collaborative environment within the sports information department through open communication channels and regular meetings with staff members.
    • Contributed to efficient game-day operations by coordinating press box staffing and managing event statistics.
    • Assisted in the promotion of athletic events by creating engaging social media content, resulting in increased fan attendance.
    • Captured pictures and videos of training athletes to use for websites, social media and marketing collateral.
    • Organized and helped prepare materials for onsite and offsite events.
    • Organized and maintained equipment inventory, ensuring proper care and timely repairs when needed.
    • Used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to design, create and distribute marketing materials, newsletters and email communications.

SALES ASSOCIATE

TJ MAXX
09.2018 - 02.2018
    • Excellent customer service skills, adapted to flexible scheduling, cross trained, loss prevention, supported and embodied positive store culture.
    • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
    • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
    • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
    • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
    • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
    • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
    • Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
    • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ
05.2022

Skills

  • Conflict Resolution/ Problem-Solving
  • Public Speaking
  • Executive Presence
  • Business Planning
  • Photo & Video Editing
  • Interviewing Skill/ Techniques
  • Content Creation/ Social Media Management
  • Audience Engagement
  • Podcast Production
  • Strong Writing Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Creative Thinking
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

    CEO of Serenity By Si LLC, August 2020

    Founded in August 2020, the Serenity by Si brand, is on a mission to deliver, clean skin care, that preserves natural beauty. Inspired by data and analytic trends in “self-care” and “women empowerment”, as well as a personal belief in owning one's natural beauty. This skin care line is rooted in beauty practices, of writing formulas, of meticulous ingredient research; and topped off with several months of testing. From analytics, data visualization, new client base, orchestrated services, sales, marketplace and merchandising, strategy details, and contactless shopping.

Education Certifications

  • BACHELOR OF HUMANITIES, Bloomfield College, 05/01/22, SUM CUM LAUDE, 3.8
  • COSMETOLOGY LICENSE, 06/01/19
  • SUBSTITUTE TEACHING CERTIFICATION, 10/01/23

Certification

  • Licensed Cosmetologists - June 2019 to Present
  • Certified Substitute Teacher, ESS - October 2023 to Present
  • Certified Lash Technician, Si Beauty Oasis - September 2023 to Present

Additional Information

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Proficient in Social Media (Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok)

Proficient in Google (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms)

Home Office (Hybrid/Remote)

Proficient in Production, Photography & Videography

Proficient in Photo & Video Editing (Final Cut Pro X, iMovie, Canva, CapCut, Lightroom)

Proficient in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere

Timeline

ATHLETIC COACH

BCIT WESTAMPTON TECH
10.2023 - Current

SERVER/Bartender

45th Street Pub
01.2023 - Current

SERVER

TGI Friday's
11.2022 - 01.2023

VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT BASKETBALL COACH

Bloomfield College
08.2022 - 11.2022

SPORTS INFORMATION INTERN

Bloomfield College
01.2020 - 05.2022

SALES ASSOCIATE

TJ MAXX
09.2018 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

Bloomfield College
Siani Smith