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BRIANNA YOUNG

Paradise,NL

Summary

In the final semester of my business degree at Memorial University, I am an experienced student with extensive sales, marketing, and food service experience and a background in early childhood education. In addition to my strong work ethic, problem-solving, and organizational skills, I am a resilient multitasker willing to assist the team with any task.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Creative Director

Seaside Seams NL
12.2023 - Current
  • Elevated company reputation through consistent delivery of high-quality creative content.
  • Built strong relationships with clients, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business opportunities.
  • Evaluated and contributed to creative team ideas and translated into actionable project plans.

Advertising Sales and Marketing Intern

edible Newfoundland and Labrador
04.2023 - Current
  • Work closely with the editorial and management teams to develop an ad sales strategy, identify potential advertisers, and create effective pitches and proposals
  • Directly marketed the magazine at local events and festivals.
  • Built strong client relationships and provided high value-adding services, resulting in consistent advertisement sales.
  • Assisted in creating written, video, and image content for marketing channels.

Hostess and Server

Quintana’s and Arriba’s
02.2020 - 12.2022
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and managing multiple tables.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.

Experience Ventures

Hyke Software Company
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
  • Presented research findings to senior management, resulting in strategic decision-making for product lines.
  • Participated in brainstorming sessions, generating innovative ideas that led to new product concepts.
  • Contributed to successful product launches by coordinating with marketing and sales teams on promotional materials.

Business And Product Development Intern

Auk Island Winery
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Contributed to creative marketing strategies, including independently designing a wine label
  • Worked in collaboration to develop strategies for creating new products considering all stages of production, including research, development, testing and release to market
  • Conducted market research to inform plans for new products to ensure they considered market trends
  • Created digital marketing content to increase online presence.

Hostess and Server

Boca Tapas Bar
10.2018 - 12.2019

Early Childhood Educator

Paradise Daycare
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.

Early Childhood Educator

Francis Little Friends
05.2017 - 05.2018

Sales Associate

Gap Canada
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Sales Associate

Downhome Shoppe and Gallery
01.2013 - 01.2015

Education

BBA -

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL
08.2024

Comprehensive Arts and Science program -

College of The North Atlantic
St. John's, NL
01.2018

Skills

  • Creative team leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Concept Development
  • Visual storytelling
  • Marketing Communications
  • Product marketing
  • Client Engagement

Certification

  • Personal training
  • First-aid and CPR certified.

References

  • Todd Goodyear, COO, Auk Island winery, (709) 770-0907
  • Danielle Steiner-Janzen, Editor, edible Newfoundland and Labrador (250)-650-0230

Timeline

Creative Director

Seaside Seams NL
12.2023 - Current

Advertising Sales and Marketing Intern

edible Newfoundland and Labrador
04.2023 - Current

Experience Ventures

Hyke Software Company
02.2022 - 04.2022

Business And Product Development Intern

Auk Island Winery
04.2021 - 09.2021

Hostess and Server

Quintana’s and Arriba’s
02.2020 - 12.2022

Hostess and Server

Boca Tapas Bar
10.2018 - 12.2019

Early Childhood Educator

Paradise Daycare
05.2018 - 08.2018

Early Childhood Educator

Francis Little Friends
05.2017 - 05.2018

Sales Associate

Gap Canada
01.2015 - 01.2016

Sales Associate

Downhome Shoppe and Gallery
01.2013 - 01.2015

BBA -

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Comprehensive Arts and Science program -

College of The North Atlantic
  • Personal training
  • First-aid and CPR certified.
BRIANNA YOUNG