My Resume:
Dynamic, highly-skilled professional with proven strengths in relationship-building, leadership, and conflict resolution across retail, teaching, and creative roles. Excellent skills in building trust, fostering collaboration, and adapting messages for diverse audiences. Passionate about using communication to create positive experiences and maintain strong professional and interpersonal relationships.
Education
2024-2025
Rutgers University
📍 New Brunswick, NJ
2022-2024
Brookdale Community College
📍Lincroft, NJ
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I am currently enrolled in a Dual-Degree Program at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communications (expected May 2026) and a Master of Arts in Communication and Media (expected May 2027).
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I earned Dean’s List honors in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
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I graduated from Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, NJ, with an Associate of Arts in Media Studies in May 2024.
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I completed my degree with a 3.9 GPA.
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I earned Dean’s List honors in Spring 2023, Fall 2023, and Spring 2024.
Work Experience
2021-Present
Target Guest Advocate
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Led and managed daily operations for a high-volume guest services team (5-7 reps), personally resolving up to 300 daily customer inquiries and returns while maintaining a 95% customer satisfaction score.
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Ensured seamless order fulfillment (averaging 600 daily online orders), inventory flow, and operational efficiency across a 135,000 sq. ft. store.
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Drove brand loyalty by promoting store programs and managing cash office bookkeeping duties.
2019-Present
Freelance Artist | Self-employeed NJ
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Created 20+ custom murals, window art, and face painting for local businesses, schools, and community events in New Jersey
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Designed digital and print materials using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, including posters and concept art for Howell High School, 4H, and Relay for Life social media pages.
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Collaborated with 30+ clients to develop tailored artwork, managing project timelines, creative direction, and budgets
2025
Rutgers Business School
Teaching Assistant
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Provided instructional support to the professor and students in an undergraduate entrepreneurship course.
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Assisted the professor in organizing Canvas assignments and announcements, and managed course logistics, including attendance tracking, scheduling, and monitoring student performance.
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Served as a point of contact for student questions, offering academic support, and clarifying course materials during class and via email.
Publications:
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"Celebrating Art" Published: 2021, Celebrating Art Book - Featured my colored pencil piece, “Wasp Close Up” in a curated collection of contemporary student artists’ work.
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Brookdale Student Turns Coping Mechanism Into Small Business – Published in The Current, Brookdale Community College Student Newspaper, Published: April 2024
Volunteer Experiences:
2020-2025
Beach Sweep (Cleanup)
📍Manasquan Beach NJ
2021-2023
Special Needs Soccer Trainer Volunteer
📍Pinelanders Youth Soccer Club
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Demonstrate commitment to community and environmental health by participating in biannual and annual beach cleanup initiatives at Manasquan Beach, New Jersey, contributing to the removal of litter and protection of local marine life.
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Conducted tailored performance assessments for young athletes with special needs, evaluating individual strengths and weaknesses to develop inclusive strategies that supported their unique physical and developmental needs.
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Managed team environment by providing guidance on effective peer interaction, respectfully resolving conflicts, and using positive reinforcement to motivate players while prioritizing sportsmanship, patience, and adapting activities to ensure safety and full participation.
2021-2023
Youth Soccer Trainer
📍Tecnica Soccer Mini Ballers Clinic
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Coached 90 young athletes within the 3-7 year old age range in soccer fundamentals, technique, and teamwork through appropriate drills and games.
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Emphasized sportsmanship, communication, and goal-setting to support personal and athletic growth while also maintaining a safe, inclusive, motivating, and fun environment.