Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Community Service
Professional Development
Leadership Experience
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Taylor Tjelmeland

Taylor Tjelmeland

Austin,TX

Summary

Marketing professional with hands-on experience in customer service and consultative selling. Cultivated strong relationships through effective communication and upselling in high-volume environments. Seeking to leverage leadership skills and further develop business development abilities.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Hayashi
Lubbock, TX
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Managed 10+ tables simultaneously, ensuring exceptional customer service in a high-volume restaurant environment.
  • Cultivated strong guest relationships through personalized recommendations and attentive service.
  • Upsold menu items and specials, enhancing sales and guest satisfaction.

Server

Homespun
Dripping Springs, TX
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Managed multiple tables, ensuring prompt and accurate service for all guests.
  • Recommended menu items and specials tailored to customer preferences, enhancing overall dining experience.
  • Delivered friendly and efficient service in a fast-paced dining environment.

Team Member

Tea2Go
Lubbock, TX
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Provided excellent customer service to 50+ customers per shift in a fast-paced environment.
  • Prepared and delivered customer orders with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring a seamless customer experience.
  • Promoted new products and loyalty programs, enhancing customer engagement and driving repeat business.

Childcare Assistant

Elementary Kids Club After School Care
Dripping Springs, TX
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Supervised 20+ children daily, ensuring a safe and engaging after-school environment.
  • Planned and led activities that fostered teamwork, creativity, and social development.
  • Supported behavior management to sustain a positive atmosphere for all students.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
05-2027

Skills

  • Customer service and support
  • Relationship management
  • Consultative selling
  • Effective communication
  • Public speaking
  • Leadership skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency
  • Salesforce CRM expertise
  • Food safety management
  • Animal care expertise

Awards

  • 6A Volleyball State Championship
  • 2021 District 26-5A Defensive Player of the Year
  • Volleyball Scholarship
  • Academic All District (all A's)
  • Academic Excellence Award (GPA 95 or higher)
  • Dean's List (TTU)

Community Service

  • Kappa Klassic, Volunteer & Fundraising Participant, 2023-Present, Supported fundraising efforts for the Children's Miracle Network, helping raise over $50,000 through the annual golf tournament., Assisted with event planning, organization, and participant engagement.
  • Brown Santa Family Adoption Program, Volunteer, Grades 9-12, Organized holiday donations for 5+ families annually, helping provide food, gifts, and essential items., Coordinated donation collection and distribution efforts within the community.
  • Girl Power Organization, Member, Grades 10-11, Participated in fundraising events that raised over $1,000 for local charities., Collaborated with team members to support community service initiatives.

Professional Development

Participate in ongoing sales training focused on consultative selling, relationship-building, and communication., Attend biweekly sessions covering prospecting, objection handling, and sales strategy., Utilize AI role-play software to practice real-world sales scenarios and strengthen professional selling skills.

Leadership Experience

  • Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, Member, Class of 2023, Built strong relationships with 50+ members through philanthropy events, fundraising initiatives, and chapter involvement., Collaborated with members to support chapter goals and foster a positive, inclusive community., Participated in leadership, service, and professional development opportunities.
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Member, Led team devotionals and mentored younger athletes, strengthening leadership and communication skills., Encouraged teamwork, personal growth, and a positive team culture through active involvement.
  • Future Farmers of America (FFA), Member, Competed in leadership development events and agricultural competitions., Developed skills in public speaking, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving through competitive events and chapter activities.
  • Kappa Kappa Gamma Technology Team, Collaborate with recruitment leadership to manage technology and communication processes during recruitment., Assist with recruitment planning, organization, and strategy in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment., Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion while supporting recruitment operations.
  • Kappa Kappa Gamma Slate Team, Collaborate with chapter leadership to evaluate and select candidates for leadership positions., Contribute to strategic discussions focused on chapter growth, member development, and long-term success., Exercise sound judgment and professionalism when making decisions that impact the chapter's future.

Timeline

Server

Hayashi
09.2024 - 04.2025

Server

Homespun
05.2024 - 08.2024

Team Member

Tea2Go
02.2024 - 05.2024

Childcare Assistant

Elementary Kids Club After School Care
03.2023 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing

Texas Tech University
Taylor Tjelmeland