TIERNEY GONNEVILLE
Los Angeles
Summary
Creative and results-driven English student graduating in Spring 2025, with a strong foundation in professional and creative writing, content development, and strategic communication, seeking a role in publishing, copywriting, or public relations to craft compelling narratives and enhance brand messaging.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Administrative Assistant
UCLA Catering
01.2024 - Current
- Provide administrative support by collaborating with clients, students, and staff at all levels, ensuring exceptional service and seamless event execution
- Oversee multi-day event planning, catering deliveries, database cross-validation, contract processing, and adherence to institutional policies with SOP expertise
Specialty Sales Expert
Target
10.2021 - 01.2025
- Led cross-functional team operations, delegating tasks, overseeing training programs, and optimizing performance across multiple departments
- Executed strategic visual merchandising, ensuring seamless implementation of seasonal and brand-consistent displays to enhance customer engagement
- Delivered exceptional customer service, exceeding guest expectations while efficiently managing transactions and store operations through the POS system
Volunteer
Long Beach Rescue Mission
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Developed and fulfilled sensitive service skills and needs
- Specifically directed food service responsibilities and assembled hundreds of blankets and sandwiches for homeless shelter residents
Volunteer
St. Joseph Parish
01.2012 - 08.2017
- Coordinated volunteer activities
- Specifically provided food service to vulnerable groups
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2025
Associate of Arts - English
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA06-2023
Skills
- Professional & Creative Writing
- Canva
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Salesforce
- Active Listening
- Customer Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Self-Sufficiency
Timeline
Student Administrative Assistant
UCLA Catering
01.2024 - Current
Specialty Sales Expert
Target
10.2021 - 01.2025
Volunteer
Long Beach Rescue Mission
01.2016 - 08.2019
Volunteer
St. Joseph Parish
01.2012 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Los Angeles
Associate of Arts - English
Long Beach City College
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