Experience
Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater
Marketing Intern
As a Marketing Intern at Visit St. Pete Clearwater, I gained valuable experience in destination marketing and tourism promotion. I assisted in developing campaigns to highlight the region’s attractions, events, and local businesses, helping to increase visitor engagement. My role involved content creation for social media, email marketing, and website updates, as well as collaborating with partners and vendors to ensure consistent brand messaging. I also analyzed campaign performance and gathered insights to refine marketing strategies. This internship enhanced my skills in digital marketing, brand promotion, and teamwork within a fast-paced, creative environment.
Greenbox Storage
Brand Development/Social Media Intern
As a Brand Development and Social Media Marketer Intern for Greenbox Storage, I gained hands-on-experience in building brand identity on expanding digital presence. My responsibilities included creating content for various social media platforms, managing campaigns both in-person and digitally, and analyzing engagement metrics to help optimize future performance. I also collaborated with the team to develop innovative marketing strategies that aligned with the company’s core values and goals. This helped boost brand awareness and customer interaction. This role helped sharpen my skills in content creation, data analysis, project management, brand activation, giving me valuable insights into the importance of cohesive branding and effective social media marketing.
RoNetco Supermarkets – ShopRite
Retail Sales Associate
Working as a dairy clerk at ShopRite provided a unique, ground-level perspective on consumer purchasing behavior and product placement, key elements in retail marketing. In this role, I was responsible for organizing and stocking dairy products, ensuring optimal visibility and freshness, which directly influenced customer satisfaction and impulse purchases. Observing foot traffic and product demand patterns, I gained insights into effective shelf arrangement and learned the importance of maintaining visually appealing displays. My daily interactions with customers also highlighted the value of personal service in fostering brand loyalty. This experience enhanced my understanding of retail dynamics and customer needs, insights that are critical in crafting strategic marketing approaches for in-store environments.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Brand Representative
As a Brand Representative at Abercrombie & Fitch, I gained hands-on experience in the execution of brand marketing at the store level. My role involved creating an inviting and brand-consistent atmosphere by maintaining store visual standards, arranging products to highlight new arrivals and promotions, and engaging with customers to provide a tailored shopping experience. By observing customer preferences and gauging the effectiveness of in-store displays, I developed an understanding of consumer psychology and how product placement, merchandising, and personal interaction contribute to brand perception and sales. This role also highlighted the importance of consistency in brand messaging and the impact of frontline brand ambassadors on a brand’s image and customer loyalty. This experience equipped me with valuable insights into how in-store marketing efforts directly support brand strategy and drive engagement.
Preferred Pools Management
Head Lifeguard
As a Head Lifeguard, I honed leadership and organizational skills critical to managing operations and enhancing customer experience. My responsibilities included creating effective schedules to ensure consistent pool coverage, handling day-to-day pool maintenance and operational challenges, and resolving customer issues quickly to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. Additionally, I used my creativity to design themed pool parties and events that attracted more guests and added value to the pool experience. This role strengthened my problem-solving abilities, my capacity for multitasking, and my skill in team coordination.
Publix
Grocery Clerk
As a grocery clerk at Publix, I was responsible for providing excellent customer service while ensuring the store shelves were fully stocked, organized, and visually appealing. I worked closely with the team to manage inventory, rotate products, and maintain cleanliness in the aisles. Assisting customers was a key part of the role, whether by answering questions, helping them find products, or providing recommendations. I also handled tasks such as checking expiration dates, pricing items, and supporting the front-end team during peak hours. This role strengthened my multitasking abilities, attention to detail, and communication skills in a fast-paced retail environment.
