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EDUCATION The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business Columbus, OH Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration Expected May 2018 Concentration: Finance Minor: Fashion & Retail Studies GPA: 3.73 WORK EXPERIENCE L Brands: La Senza Columbus, OH Central Planning Intern May 2016 – August 2016

• Updated templates and databases for financial reports in Microsoft Excel that ran 10 times more efficiently while keeping references in both Microsoft Excel and Access in tact

• Provided summaries and up to date financials for meetings on buying strategy with upper level management • Completed e-courses on merchandising, buying, retail math and introductions to programs Flex PLM and SAP

Nationwide Insurance Scottsdale, AZ Policy Processing Intern June 2015 – August 2015

• Issued policies, prepared certified copies of policies from file database similar to Microsoft Access • Increased output of prepared policies by 10% and consistently met or exceeded daily goals set by supervisors

Old Navy Scottsdale, AZ Sales Associate April 2014 – August 2014

• Welcomed customers, kept clothes and store area neat, organized the fitting room and assisted on register • Consistently within the top 5 sales associates for number of company credit card referrals

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Greek Programming Board The Ohio State University Graphics Chair August 2016 – Present

• Designed digital media on Adobe Photoshop and online editing platforms to be shared on social networks or printed informing student body of ongoing Greek community events

The Undergraduate Student Government; Health & Safety Committee The Ohio State University Deputy Director August 2015 – Present

• Chaired several initiatives including student safety packs, and completely revolutionizing and expanding the current on campus student safety service escort program

Kappa Delta Sorority The Ohio State University Secretary, Website Chair, Ritual Chair August 2014 – Present

• Took attendance, recorded summaries of meetings, sent reports on philanthropic and sisterhood activities as well as members’ status to national headquarters, and updated chapter to online system, Group Interactive Networks

• Instilled a new points system to keep members accountable and on track with our values after attending Kappa Delta’s National Collegiate Training Academy and learned how to be a stronger leader and bring about the best in our chapter

• Updated website, including reorganizing layout and uploading photos and event information to keep it up to date • Managed ritual inventory and reviewed pertinent aspects of our values and ritual with members

OTHER INVOLVEMENT Fashion Forward The Ohio State University Active Member August 2016 – Present

• Selected to join small club devoted to connecting business majors with major fashion retailers to improve interview skills, understanding of the corporate retail industry, and aid with job search

Spotted by Sam Virtual Blog Owner July 2015 – Present

• Writes, researches and photographs weekly content to capture upcoming trends and fashion or beauty inspiration • Elevated SEO to engage over 14,000 readers in under one year, partnered with Google Adsense and companies to share

products and monetize blog content, designed graphics in Adobe Photoshop to promote over social media • Developed mobile application to give readers more inspiration, insight and access on the go

Girl Scouts of America Kappa Delta Sorority Volunteer August 2014 – Present

• Hands on work with girls from the organization to encourage confidence, empowerment and friendship • Organized fashion shows, artistic projects and fundraising efforts to support local Girl Scout troops