Paula Acevedo
Toronto,ON
Summary
Hi! I am currently a student at Carleton University, majoring in Journalism and Communications and Media Studies. I enjoy working in creative, fast-paced environments and have experience across sales, content creation, social media management, marketing, and event coordination. Through these roles, I have developed strong interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and time-management skills. I am highly organized, adaptable, and motivated, with a strong passion for communications, advertising, and production.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Nike
Ottawa, Ontario
09.2025 - Current
- Offered assistance to customers in a friendly manner
- Completed the Nike Running Certification and applied product knowledge to consumer interactions.
- Won MVP (Employee of the Month)
- Managed inventory and stock
- Consistently worked to increase company sales
Editorial/Media Production Intern
FashionX Magazine/ RunwayTO
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Responsible for social media content creation and management
- Strategized marketing and promotional initiatives in collaboration with RunwayTO– a Toronto-based event platform for designers and creatives
- Assisted in the organization, coordination, and planning of the annual RunwayTO fashion show in Toronto, Ontario.
- Filmed and edited promotional content for FashionX Magazine’s podcast and social media.
- Conducted video interviews with relevant public figures in the Toronto fashion community
Sales Associate
SVP Sports
Vaughan, Ontario
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Exceled in a competitive sales environment (monthly sales contest and employee analysis)
- Greeted customers, and helped with product inquiries, selections and purchases.
- Maximized UPT, conversion rates and overall sales
- Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically to drive sales
- Consistently met personal sales goals through proactive engagement with customers and upselling techniques when appropriate.
Front End Staff/ Keyholder
Reptilia
Vaughan, ON
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Greeted clients and guests
- Managed customer inquiries
- Sold tickets and merchandise to guests using QuickBooks POS
- Verified bookings and checked-in guests
- Created and managed sales orders for birthday parties, summer camps and other bookings
- Liaised with management and other departments to maintain smooth operations.
- Closed cash registers and the facility at the end of each shift
Social Media Coordinator
Majun Styles
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Created social media posts with consistent content and tone.
- Strengthened brand identity with consistent messaging, tone, and visual elements across all posts.
- Organized inventory
- Efficiently packaged orders
- Assisted customers over the phone
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-up communication and efficient problem resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Communications And Media Studies
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario04-2028
Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator and Audition
Canva
CapCut
Social Media Management (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
Canadian Press Style
Microsoft Workspace
Google Workspace
QuickBooks POS
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Nike
09.2025 - Current
Editorial/Media Production Intern
FashionX Magazine/ RunwayTO
04.2025 - 08.2025
Sales Associate
SVP Sports
04.2023 - 08.2025
Front End Staff/ Keyholder
Reptilia
05.2022 - 08.2022
Social Media Coordinator
Majun Styles
02.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Communications And Media Studies
Carleton University