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Terrance Sylvas

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Strong interest in Film & Entertainment with experience in working in collaborative environments surveying trends in pop culture. Efficient written and verbal communication skills while time-oriented in workplaces. Passion to work and engage among diverse groups of people and differing backgrounds.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

News Writer / Social Media Team

The Talon
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • As a writer, wrote various articles related to school, local, or world events
  • Heavily involved with local community of various diverse backgrounds
  • Primary focus in film and pop culture, filmed videos to be posted on multiple social media platforms
  • Conducted interviews and research for school clubs and other outside organizations
  • Sought out stories by pursuing other news organizations information periodically and either assigned or wrote stories according to strict timelines.

General Merchandise

Target
04.2023 - 11.2024
  • Maintained superior customer service levels by prioritizing customers' needs over merchandising assignments.
  • Backed up cashier staff during heavy customer flows to prevent unnecessary service delays.
  • Reported and analyzed inventory data to help management strategically improve pricing and marketing strategies.
  • Developed strong verbal communication skills with Team Leaders and Team Members to act out tasks efficiently

Sales Associate

Best Buy
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Involved having strong knowledge in technology to pitch to customer
  • Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiation skills
  • Developed strong communication skills during busy holidays
  • Worked collaboratively with co-workers to meet sales quotas

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05-2026

Associate of Arts - Communications

Mt. San Jacinto College
Temecula, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Social Media
  • Project Management
  • Analytic Research
  • Community Focused
  • Strong Verbal Communication
  • Time Oriented
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasker
  • Dynamic

Accomplishments

  • Presidents Honor's List
  • Communication Studies Award
  • Mediation Certificate - In progress
  • Food Handlers Card



Interests

  • Film & Pop Culture Entertainment
  • Movie-going
  • Acting and Theater
  • Hiking

Timeline

News Writer / Social Media Team

The Talon
08.2023 - 05.2024

General Merchandise

Target
04.2023 - 11.2024

Sales Associate

Best Buy
11.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

California State University, Long Beach

Associate of Arts - Communications

Mt. San Jacinto College
Terrance Sylvas