Taylor Valentine
Leesburg,VA
Summary
Ambitious Human Resources Intern pursuing Bachelor's of Science in Sociology and trained to coordinate, execute and deliver HR programs related to recruitment, benefits, workers compensation and other HR projects and processes. Demonstrates solid analytical, problem-solving and presentation skills to foster excellent relationships and credibility at all levels of organization. Self-motivated, driven and displays initiative to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Scout & Molly's
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Got experience in customer relations and sales tactics through having individual conversations with customers in the store
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Human Resources Intern
MC Dean
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Supported efforts to optimize employee engagement, diversity and inclusion.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for high school students partnered with the company
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Helped plan and implement training sessions to provide employees with skills and knowledge necessary to perform work productively.
Sales Associate
The Children's Place
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Camp Counselor
Brainy Camps
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Oversaw and taught campers basic principles to enhance wellbeing and safety measures in nature.
- Gained experience in dealing with conflict in a calm and fast nature
- Encouraged team performance to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Leesburg, VA06.2021
Skills
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Excellent People Skills
- Time Management
- Onboarding Understanding
- Emergency Response
- Problem-Solving
- Creative Mindset
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
Timeline
Sales Associate
Scout & Molly's
05.2023 - 08.2023
Human Resources Intern
MC Dean
05.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
The Children's Place
05.2021 - 08.2021
Camp Counselor
Brainy Camps
06.2019 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Virginia Tech
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
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