Chicago, IL *****
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SAMANTHA SALZER
EDUCATION
DePaul University, Chicago IL — Bachelor of Arts in Communication August 2017 - Expected June 2021, GPA 3.7, Dean’s List
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TinkerTech, Remote Location — Media and Marketing Intern May 2020 - September 2020
● Collaborated with CEO on transforming business from in person to an online platform using Adobe Spark
● Developed an online survey to compile data on new marketplace
● Increased visibility on website by 400% to promote and expand new customer base from local to global market
● Created engaging PowerPoint presentations to recruit new teachers to lead online classes
● Expanded online social media campaign by 20% and developed a correspondence strategy to engage new customers
● Maintained social presence on Facebook, Instagram, and website to solidify brand
National Charity League, Mill Valley CA — Vice President-Philanthropy August 2015 - June 2017
● Completed over 100 hours of volunteer service with various philanthropies
● Collaborated with philanthropies to set up volunteer opportunities
● Developed leadership skills through holding monthly meetings from small groups of 20 to large groups of 200
● Worked with 18 plus local philanthropies ranging from feeding the homeless to the Special Olympics
● Demonstrated ability to connect with people from cultural, social, and economic levels
Brandy Melville, Corte Madera CA — Sales Associate June 2015 - March 2016
● Resolved service issues and offered insight to bonus discounts
● Consistently exceeded performance targets, specifically monthly sales targets
● Processed transactions, accepted cash credit payments, and explained the terms of return policies and discount requirements
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Old Ground Social, Chicago IL — Hostess June 2018 - PRESENT
● Ensure all guests are greeted and effectively manage reservations and waitlists
● Create an organized, cooperative and well run work environment by completing side work such as properly assessing and assigning server sections through open table and managing take out orders including Grubhub, Uber Eats, and Caviar
● Collaborate with a team of up to seven kitchen staff, six servers, and management to ensure a great environment for guests SKILLS
Software Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google G Suite, Salesforce, Customer Service, and Adobe Spark