Journey Powell
Contact
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Objective
Passionate employee, currently studying fields involved in communication and business. Energetic individual with outstanding interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills. Poised to build valuable experience and ready to contribute to team success with administrative and project management support.
Education
University of Charleston,
Charleston WV
B.A. Integrated Communications
B.S. Business Administration
Experience
January 2019 – May 2019
Intern • University of Charleston Communications Department
Prepared and disseminated press releases for company and clients.
Drafted social media posts and created videos with eye for viral content strategies.
Created original content for blog posts and website articles
Assisted with the planning and execution of private, company/university and client events.
Identified target audience and developed optimized communication plans to engage and interest individuals.
Made physical and voice appearances in video promotions for the university.
Created original content for "Student Perspective" column in the school newspaper.
June 2017 – January 2020
Prestige Beauty Advisor • Ulta Beauty
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Sales dealing with various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
Assisted customers by finding needed items and checking inventory for items at other locations.
Met and exceeded productivity targets by handling every interaction with good organizational and relationship-management ability
Maintained customer loyalty by delivering fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
January 2016 – May 2016
Head Coach • Kanawah Valley Volleyball Club
Developed strategic game plans utilizing fundamental volleyball knowledge combined with team member skill sets and competition data.
Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons.
Maximized athlete performance by overseeing targeted physical conditioning programs.
Organized practices and skill development workshops to drive progress.
Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
Cultivated sense of team loyalty and commitment through excellent sportsmanship, strong leadership and dedication.
Never finished lower than third in any tournament we participated in.
Key Skills
Solution Driven
Problem Solving
Organized
Customer service
Dedicated team player
Innovative
Excellent written and verbal communicator
Quality leadership
Decisive
Mac OS
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Office
Activities and Honors
Volleyball Student Athlete since 2015
Treasurer of Student Athletic Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C)
President of Public Relations Student Society of America (P.R.S.S.A)
Secretary of Public Relations Student Society of America (P.R.S.S.A)
Served on Presidential Inaugural Committee at University of Charleston
Volunteer at the Make-A-Wish foundation Charleston Chapter from September 2018 - December 2018