Valerie Youngblood
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in project management and customer service. Excelled in roles requiring effective team participation and strong oral and written skills, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Adaptable and reliable, with a flair for visual storytelling and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pet Sitter
Rover.com
San Antonio, TX
07.2021 - 01.2025
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Fed animals twice daily and refilled water dish.
- Communicated with clients regularly regarding their pet's care needs and progress.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Offered companionship and playtime to pets, focusing on their emotional well-being.
- Transported pets to and from various locations, including parks, vet clinics, and grooming appointments.
- Coordinated with pet owners regarding care plans and preferences, ensuring tailored services.
- Provided overnight stays at client homes during vacations or business trips to ensure continuity of care for their pets.
Production Assistant
UTSA Film Hub
San Antonio, TX
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained communication between production staff and crew members.
- Facilitated communication between production departments to streamline operations.
- Maintained a clean and safe production environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Coordinated with vendors for rental equipment needs.
- Ran errands as necessary for the production team.
- Managed inventory of props, costumes, and other materials.
- Conducted research for production projects, compiling relevant information and resources.
- Assisted in assembling stage sets and props onsite.
- Pitched in to help crews with building sets and identified problems that could have resulted in possible safety issues.
- Supported costume and prop departments in preparation and maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated transportation for cast and crew, optimizing routes and schedules.
Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween LLC
San Antonio, TX
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Greeted customers to determine their wants or needs while providing exceptional customer service.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and benefits.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices.
Sales Associate/Cashier
Hobby Lobby
College Station/San Antonio , TX
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Sales Associate
Cato Fashions
College Station, TX
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Processed returns and exchanges in adherence to company guidelines.
- Identified client preferences to deliver tailored information on product functionalities.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media
UTSA
San Antonio, TX12-2025
Skills
- Film editing
- Scriptwriting
- Project management
- Customer service
- Research skills
- Visual storytelling
- Effective Team Participation
- Time management
- Punctual and reliable
- Clean background check
- Client privacy
- Adaptable Work Schedule
- Flexible Problem-Solver
- Valid Driver's license
- Strong Oral and Written Skills
- Proficient computer skills
Certification
- Certified in Microsoft Office 365
- Certified in Adobe programs including: Photoshop, Premiere Pro, InDesign, Animate, and After Effects
Accomplishments
- Received scholarship to Full Sail University
- Honor student with 3.6 GPA
- President of the Japanese Film Club
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Japanese
Elementary
Affiliations
- Volunteered at Boys and Girls Clubs of America
- Worked on many student films
- Participated in extra curricular activities such as choir and band
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween LLC
09.2024 - 11.2024
Production Assistant
UTSA Film Hub
01.2024 - 12.2024
Pet Sitter
Rover.com
07.2021 - 01.2025
Sales Associate/Cashier
Hobby Lobby
09.2020 - 09.2022
Sales Associate
Cato Fashions
01.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media
UTSA
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