Manager Customer Service

Sarah L. Bennett

**** ******* ****** ****, *** Braunfels, TX 78132 830-***-****

*.*********@*****.***

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

B.S., Communication Studies, August 2010

Work Experience

Legislative Intern January 2011-May 2011

Representative Gary Elkins, District 135

Performed a variety of duties for the Representative and the committees he was a member of including:

bill summarization and analysis, spot research, in-depth research, constituent services, bill tracking, file

maintenance, and performing administrative tasks. This position gave me in-depth knowledge of

governmental issues such as, budget, healthcare, economy, elections, energy, and education . I also

developed public relations and media coordination skills through this position by managing and handing

public outreach for various issues and bills put forth through the Legislative Session.

Assistant Manager, February 2009-Present

The Grapevine

Assist customers and serve wine samples. Training completed in inventory and assistant manager

programs. Assistant manager responsibilities include employee scheduling, store presentation and

maintenance, ordering inventory, and representative relations. This position has led me to develop team

orientation, self-management, and a significantly effective set of communication skills.

Sales Associate, January 2007-September 2008

Linens n Things

Maintained a clean and organized store while providing customer service to all guests. This position

taught me to take full advantage of every opportunity given to me, which lead to extra training in window

expert and return system training.

Political Canvasser, May 2008-July 2008

Texas Campaign for the Environment

Used fundraising and leadership skills to advocate and further the public’s knowledge about

environmental issues effecting Texas. Responsibilities included learning and memorizing a script,

implementing this script for each constituent that was spoken to, and relaying any issues the constituents

had to the Program Director.

Volunteer, November 2006 and October 2007

GirlStart

Successfully organized “Take a Girl to College Day.” Responsibilities included recruiting and training

volunteers; designing engaging and creative games that teach young girls the importance of a college

education. I also developed my program coordination skills and found a passion for non-profit work with

this position.

Other Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Mac OS X.

Sarah L. Bennett

1210 Buffalo Spring Xing, New Braunfels, TX 78132 830-***-****

*.*********@*****.***

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