Taylor McGovern
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Taylor McGovern is a recent college graduate & multimedia artist that possesses a BA in Dance from James Madison University. Taylor is a professional dancer & choreographer with added professional experience in retail & customer service, animal care, childcare, editing/publishing & hostessing. She is a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational & multitasking skills. She is driven, reliable & outgoing, and is dedicated to meeting the needs of the company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales/Visual Associate
Brandy Melville USA
2023.08 - Current
- Retail & Customer Service experience
- 8+ hour shifts
- Experience working & counting cash registers, opening and closing duties
- Visual Associate: Designed and created aesthetic and appealing product displays to reflect current trends & drive customer interest
- Counted Inventory and participated in product research
- Flagship Store Soho NYC, extremely fast paced environment
- Worked on foot for long periods of time
- Assisted in training new Visual Associates, sharing best practices for store design and merchandising.
- Optimized inventory control by maintaining organized stockrooms and floor spaces.
Professional Dog Walker
Walden Pet
2023.01 - 2023.06
- Fed, walked, and cared for dogs during owners' absences and out-of-town trips.
- Walked groups of dogs on conservation trails & neighborhood walks for about 6-8 hours/day
- Cleaned up after dogs and properly disposed of waste to keep community clean and free of potential hazards.
- Administered medications to dogs and cats during visits
- Developed strong personal relationships and trust with dogs through vocal affirmations, petting, and pre-approved treats.
- Kept records of all activities to keep owners fully informed on pet exercise and training progress.
- Petsitting and boarding/ overnight visits and care.
Childcare Provider
Self-employed
2017.01 - 2023.06
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Watched 3-5 kids for 5+ hours at a time
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
Editorial Intern
Literary Traveler
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Edited travel articles, sorted through submissions, and reworked & published stories for Literary Traveler.
- Experience with Wordpress & Microsoft Excel
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
Hostess
Trail's End Cafe
2018.07 - 2019.06
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Cleaned and restocked shelves and kept inventory throughout the restaurant
- Multitasking experience
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2022
High School Diploma -
TEC Connections Academy
Walpole, MA05.2018
Skills
- Dancer
- Choreographer
- Microsoft Excel
- WordPress
- Guitar
- Piano
- Backstage Crew, Sound/ Light Board Op
- Valid Driver's License
Timeline
Sales/Visual Associate
Brandy Melville USA
2023.08 - Current
Professional Dog Walker
Walden Pet
2023.01 - 2023.06
Editorial Intern
Literary Traveler
2021.05 - 2021.08
Hostess
Trail's End Cafe
2018.07 - 2019.06
Childcare Provider
Self-employed
2017.01 - 2023.06
Bachelor of Arts - Dance
James Madison University
High School Diploma -
TEC Connections Academy
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