Work Experience


Something Social, LLC Social Media Management Intern; Austin, TX

August 2014 -  Present
  • Manage the social media behavior and online reputation  of small, medium, and large companies in the hospitality and food & beverage industries to maintain and increase brand equity
  • Employ Hootsuite to monitor and schedule tweets and Facebook posts to ensure constant social media presence of major accounts
  • Create compelling content for clients' blogs by researching current trends and relevant topics

Target Corporation Marketing Intern; Minneapolis, MN

June 2014 -  August 2014
  • Led an individual project focused on creating data-driven strategy and optimization of Target's mobile coupon channel
  • Presented insights and recommendations to key leaders and directors in the department including direct-reports to the VP
  • Collaborated with internal partners and external vendors to gather historical data for retroactive analysis
  • Congregated data in Excel, create helpful graphics and visuals, use Data function to filter and calculate regressions and correlations, and produce meaningful insights from data
  • Directed mobile coupon platform vendor in planning and executing test-and-control experiments and hypothesis testing
  • Managed professional email, tasks, and calendars in Outlook to maintain transparency and efficiency of teamwork
  • Grew and currently maintain network of coworkers and mentors by scheduling regular contact and reaching out 

EarthColor Account/Sales Executive Intern; Austin, TX

January 2013 - December 2013
  • Upgraded efficiency of data collection by implementing a systematic database in Google Drive
  • Used LinkedIn for lead generation in nationwide markets for multiple sales team members
  • Efficiently used Outlook and functions to correspond professionally with prospects and coordinate with colleagues and coordinate meetings with calendar function
  • Consolidated data in Salesforce.com to improve efficiency and strategy for multiple sales representatives
  • Utilized SproutSocial and other software for social media management and brand development

Jal the Grille Hostess/Waitress; Sugar Land, TX

May 2013 - August 2013
  • Assisted management and owner directly with the start-up process and grand opening
  • Greeted guests and strategically seated customers to optimize space and increase waiter efficiency
  • Acted as liaison between guests and restaurant owners; handled complaints and comments professionally
  • Provided training for newly-hired wait staff by teaching Adelo POS system, waiting etiquette, and restaurant policies
  • Became familiar with Middle-Eastern food and demographic to integrate and emphatize with customers

American Eagle Outfitters - Sales Associate; Sugar Land, TX

March 2011 - August 2011, May 2012 - August 2012
  • Increased store denim sales by 8% through personal selling and developing friendly relationships with customers
  • Excelled in store-wide competitions for sales associates 
  • Restocked, folded, and organized merchandise to manage aesthetic appearance and efficiency of shopping at store
  • Provided professional assistance to shoppers to ensure loyalty and satisfaction
  • Increased add-on sales by suggesting complementary merchandise and providing positive feedback in the fitting rooms
  • Maintained fitting rooms courteously and promptly to provide exceptional customer service
  • Handled cash and credit at register and POS system accurately and efficiently

Biourja Trading, LLC - Intern; Houston, TX

August 2010 - March 2011
  • Computed 200 invoices/week using Focus software to ensure accounts were paid punctually
  • Supervised Account-Payables and facilitated a new organization system on network for digital invoices, replacing two rooms full of unsorted paper invoices
  • Scanned documents and sent relevant files via email to supervisors and vendors
  • Maintained professional correspondence with clients 
  • Arranged and sent postal mail both internally and to external recipients