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Sydney DeBaecke

Blacksburg,VA

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Management Intern

Pepsico
Portsmouth, VA
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Worked with a Sales District Leader mentor to understand leadership responsibilities and district operations.
  • Job shadowed to gain hands-on insight into daily tasks, strategic planning, and sales execution within the territory.
  • Led a project to drive the adoption of Digital Planogram Ordering among route sales representatives, reducing in-store unsaleables and improving order accuracy.
  • Led a mini district as part of my project to understand the responsibilities of a full-time Sales District Leader. In this district, I conducted WorkWiths and 1:1 meetings with three Route Sales Representatives to develop leadership, coaching, and operational skills aligned with the full-time role expectations.

Swim Lessons Instructor

Self-Employed
05.2020 - Current
  • Provided private swim lessons to children ages 2 to 10.
  • Focused on swim techniques such as floating, swimming, and breathing underwater.
  • Developed specific lesson plans to meet the needs of each swimmer's skill level.

Student Athlete

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
08.2022 - 05.2026
  • Swimming and Diving Team (Swimmer)
  • Next Level Leader: I have received training in teamwork and leadership skills for the past two years as part of a student-athlete leadership development program. Currently applying these skills to support and motivate teammates within the swimming and diving team.

Server

O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar
Blacksburg, VA
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Provided food and beverages service to customers, ensuring a positive dining experience.
  • Assisted with cleaning tables and dining areas after customers to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.
  • Supported general restaurant cleanliness by tidying workstations and common areas.

Lifeguard

Blacksburg Country Club
Blacksburg, VA
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Trained and certified in First Aid and CPR to respond effectively to emergencies.
  • Provided swim instruction and enforced pool safety rules to ensure a safe environment.
  • Monitored swimmers and maintained vigilance to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Educated patrons on pool regulations and safe swimming practices.

Lifeguard

Skyline Swim Club
Wilmington, DE
05.2020 - 08.2022
  • Trained and certified in First Aid and CPR to respond effectively to emergencies.
  • Provided swim instruction and enforced pool safety rules to ensure a safe environment.
  • Monitored swimmers and maintained vigilance to prevent accidents and injuries.

Education

B.S. - Marketing Management: PRSL Concentration

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
05.2026

Tower Hill School
Wilmington, DE
06.2022

Skills

  • Organization
  • Communication
  • Social Media Expertise
  • Personability
  • Flexibility
  • Hardworking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • Inbound Marketing Certification
  • Email Marketing Certification
  • Inbound Sales Certification

Awards

USA Swimming Scholastic All-American, Scored in 200 Backstroke at 2023 and 2024 ACC Swimming Championships, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference All-Academic Team, 2023 Virginia Tech Dean's List, 6x Virginia Tech Athletic Director's Honor Roll

Timeline

Sales Management Intern

Pepsico
06.2025 - 08.2025

Server

O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar
05.2024 - 08.2024

Lifeguard

Blacksburg Country Club
05.2023 - 08.2024

Student Athlete

Virginia Tech
08.2022 - 05.2026

Swim Lessons Instructor

Self-Employed
05.2020 - Current

Lifeguard

Skyline Swim Club
05.2020 - 08.2022

B.S. - Marketing Management: PRSL Concentration

Virginia Tech

Tower Hill School

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