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Sophia Polenz

Sophia Polenz

Whitewater,WI

Summary

I am a small business owner and am incredibly passionate about my company, Honeydew Beading. I started Honeydew Beading when I was 17 years old before I graduated from Catholic Memorial High School. I've always been extremely creative and artistic, but I am also an outside of the box thinker, give high attention to detail to ensure anything I complete is the best it can be. I have a strong drive, motivation and work ethic. I thrive in environments that offer opportunities for personal growth, creativity, and the chance to positively impact others’ lives.

I am energetic and a creative individual with passion for blending creativity, business strategy, and innovative marketing strategies to build meaningful brand experiences. I have a strong foundation in digital marketing and social media management, coupled with analytical skills to interpret marketing data effectively. I excel at crafting compelling content and driving engagement to support overall marketing objectives.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Intern and Gallery Assistant

Whitewater Arts Alliance
08.2025 - Current
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas that led to innovative marketing initiatives.
  • Addressed visitor service issues and resolved each situation to enable optimum outcome for visitor and gallery.
  • Assisted in the creation of engaging social media content to increase online visibility for the gallery's exhibitions and events.
  • Assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing channels.
  • Enhanced social media engagement through regular posting and audience interaction.
  • Boosted social media engagement by crafting and scheduling posts on various platforms.
  • Monitored social media channels for customer queries and feedback, improving response times and customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with vendors to secure promotional items, enhancing brand visibility at events.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Managed event set-up and tear-down, ensuring timely completion of tasks for seamless transitions.
  • Greeted and directed guests at private events and explained seating arrangements to keep tables organized.

Small Business Owner

Honeydew Beading
03.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Small Business
  • I create handmade intricately woven beaded bracelets, necklaces, rings, and anklets made from high quality glass beads, semi-precious stones and austrian made crystals. The pieces have accents of 24kt gold, sterling silver, and palladium metal which are the highest quality sold on the market. The highlight of my pieces is actually the enclosure which is a small, but extremely strong, magnetic clasp that allows any customer no matter what age the ability to put the piece on yourself!
  • I have traveled all across Wisconsin to different art fairs to sell my pieces. The events I have been apart of include:
  • Oconomowoc Festival of the Arts (2025)
  • Racine Starving Artist Festival (2025)
  • Faire on the Greene at the Paine Arts Center in Oshkosh (2025)
  • Boerner Botanical Gardens Art Fair (2022) (2025)
  • The Lake Country Art Festival at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield (2022-2024)
  • Mount Horeb Annual Art Fair in the Downtown Streets of Mount Horeb (2023-2024)
  • The Global Arts Festival in Bartlett Illinois (2024)
  • The Kenosha Art Association – Good Old Summertime Art Festival (2022) - Placed 1st in Fine Art
  • The Donna Lexa Memorial Art Fair in Wales (2022-2024)
  • The Beaver Dam Art Festival 2022
  • Riverfest 2022


Education

Marketing - Professional Selling Emphasis

UW-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
05-2027

Skills

  • Event coordination and planning
  • Sales experience
  • Photography and videography experience
  • Social media management
  • Sales techniques
  • Customer engagement
  • Customer service
  • Web design
  • Brand development
  • Graphic design
  • Social media marketing

Websites

Interests

  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
  • I also enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • I enjoy staying active by Lifting, Gym Workouts, and Yoga

Timeline

Marketing Intern and Gallery Assistant

Whitewater Arts Alliance
08.2025 - Current

Small Business Owner

Honeydew Beading
03.2022 - Current

Marketing - Professional Selling Emphasis

UW-Whitewater

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