William Varvaro
New York,NY
Summary
Hardworking, compassionate and motivated Individual with comprehensive knowledge of media, sales and marketing. Experienced in engaging with clients and customers of all demographics. Skilled in creative development as well as editing and digital software. Innovative thinker focused on problem solving and goal objectives. Outgoing with respectful attitude and strong communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
JCrew
New York, NY
05.2022 - Current
- Perform as a skilled stylist and sales associate, achieving victory in multiple store-wide sales contests for highest daily and weekly sales.
- Manage store shipments, audits, styling, organization, and fiscal maintenance responsibilities.
Assistant Producer
'S&M: 2 B's Who Have Been Through it' Podcast
Easton, CT
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Produced and developed episodes while doing the audio and video production. Also developed and posted write ups, episodes and social media posts.
Social Media Manager/Marketing & Social Media Intern
William Raveis WBCH Team
Westport, CT
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Planned and created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Took charge of coordinating online promotions in collaboration with the WBCH team of agents. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Premiere for editing house tours, social media posts, and advertisements.
Assistant Manager
Journeys Shoes
Norwalk, CT
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Personally sold over $41,000 in shoes and accessories within the period of June to August, being consistently ranked as one of the top sellers in the district.
- Assumed full responsibility of the store in absence of Store Manager, maintaining efficiency and productivity.
- Conducted interviews, recruited, and provided training for new staff.
- Handled all visual merchandising aspects of the store, such as display setups and store arrangement.
Manager of Still Photography, Grip, Actor, Screenwriter, Assistant
Independent Film "Building Eden"
Westport & Wilton, CT
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Personally wrote the opening and first several scenes of this Independent Film.
- Managed all aspects of still and principal photography while serving as a grip each day of shooting. Provided support in set construction and scenery building.
Actor/Performer
Center Stage Theatre Company
Off Broadway/New York, NY
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Performed in the cast for the Off-Broadway Production of the original musical 'Camp Rolling Hills' premiered in Westport CT and showcased at the New York Musical Festival in 2016
- Gained professional experience performing alongside Broadway actors, such as Sophia Gennusa, from the acclaimed Broadway show 'Matilda'.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies & Creative Writing
The New School
New York05-2025
Communications & Theater
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA12.2020
High School Diploma -
Joel Barlow High School
Redding, CT06.2019
Skills
- Google Drive Applications
- Word/Excel
- Adobe Premiere Pro & Adobe Suite Software
- Social Media Editing
- Music Notation
- Social Media Marketing & Networking
- Creative Writing & Editing Skills
- Screenwriting Editing Skills
- Product & Retail Sales
- Sales Management
Extracurricular Activities
The New Film Club, The New School, New York, NY Pediatric Cancer Club, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, 2019-01-01, 2021-12-31 DanceSports Club, Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, 2019-01-01, 2021-12-31 Member of Muhlenberg's Musical Theatre Association (MTA), Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, 2019-01-01, 2021-12-31 Acting Student, Triple Threat Academy, Westport, CT, 2018-01-01, 2019-12-31 Acting Student, Next Stop New York, Fairfield, CT, 2015-01-01, 2019-12-31 Co-President of Model United Nations Club, Joel Barlow High School, Redding, CT, 2016-01-01, 2019-12-31 Senior Pilgrim Fellowship (SPF), Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, Fairfield, CT, 2017-01-01, 2018-12-31
Portfoliolink
https://willvarvaro.my.canva.site
Accomplishments
- Susan Fund Scholarship Award Recipient
- Multiple Academic Achievement Awards
- NYMF Award for Best Ensemble
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Multi-Novelist
- Work With Special Needs Individuals
- Creative Consulting
- Freelance Historian
Timeline
Assistant Producer
'S&M: 2 B's Who Have Been Through it' Podcast
01.2023 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
JCrew
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Journeys Shoes
03.2021 - 10.2021
Manager of Still Photography, Grip, Actor, Screenwriter, Assistant
Independent Film "Building Eden"
01.2019 - 12.2019
Social Media Manager/Marketing & Social Media Intern
William Raveis WBCH Team
01.2018 - 08.2022
Actor/Performer
Center Stage Theatre Company
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies & Creative Writing
The New School
Communications & Theater
Muhlenberg College
High School Diploma -
Joel Barlow High School
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