Julia Haelsen

Experience

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  Self-employed

  May 2018 - Aug 2024

  Babysitter

  •Cared for children of ages ranging from infant to 10 years old.•Communicated with parents.•Organized activities, bedtime and meal times

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  Target

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2023

  Guest Advocate

  •Helped customers check out their purchases efficiently.•Monitored Self-Checkout and prevented any criminal activity as well as assisted guests with any needs to promote satisfaction. •Worked at the service desk, communicated with guests, and helped them with returns and store troubles.•Promoted a high level of guest satisfaction through genuine, enthusiastic, and friendly interactions.

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  University of South Carolina College of Information and Communications

  Apr 2023 - now

  •Conduct scientific research using coding techniques to analyze news articles related to self-driving vehicles. •Utilize algorithms to classify and categorize news stories based on sentiment, themes, and relevance to autonomous vehicle technologies.•Apply coding methods to quantify media coverage, examining how news articles influence public understanding and policy discussions around self-driving vehicles.•Collaborate with Dr. Kim and other faculty to analyze findings. •Work as liaison between faculty and staff and student body and prospective students.•Act as the face of the college providing prospective students and families tours and information.•Attend events on behalf of college as student representatives.•Facilitate discussions between students and faculty and staff.•Serve as member of dean student advisory council.

  • Dr. Kim's Undergraduate Research Assistant

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Student Ambassador

    Apr 2023 - now
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  Blue on Highland

  May 2023 - now

  Hostess

  •Answered phone calls and questions, make reservations, process takeout orders to satisfy guest requests.•Greeted guests, seat them, and answer initial questions.•Set up tables, clean menus, and bathrooms to create a clean restaurant environment.•Assisted with other positions in the restaurant as needed to increase efficiency.

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  University of South Carolina

  May 2023 - now

  •Create social media content for the Mental Health Ambassador Instagram, TikTok, and for outreach events.•Lead bi-weekly meetings and instruct other ambassadors on how to use Canva to create social media content.•Attend executive board meetings bi-weekly to brainstorm ideas and work collaboratively with other members of the executive board.•Share personal mental health story to wide audiences to break stigma around receiving mental healthcare and promote student health services on campus.•Work alongside staff of University of South Carolina Health and Well Being, to make sure duties of ambassadors are fulfilled.•Design merchandise for Mental Health Ambassadors using digital platforms. Show less

  • USC Mental Health Initiatives Social Media Manager

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Mental Health Ambassadors Executive Social Media Chair

    May 2023 - now
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  Goldfish Swim School Franchising, LLC

  Jun 2023 - Aug 2023

  Front Desk Representative

  •Promoted customer service, processed sales, and registrations to maintain organization among business.•Answered phone calls and emails in a professional manner to assist customers with any feasible concerns.•Provided occasional administrative support for management personnel. •Discussed membership options with prospective families and registering new students to increase enrollment.•Prepared student schedules for instructors and scheduling private parties.

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  Pawley's Front Porch

  Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

  Hostess

  •Greeted guests, sat them, and provided them with menus.•Helped buss tables and prepared them for the next group of people in a timely manner.•Assisted with preparing takeout orders, and positions in the restaurant as needed, often help the servers.

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  Zeta Phi Eta Beta Mu

  Feb 2024 - Feb 2025

  Social Media Committee Member

  •Work alongside committee members to create social media content for the USC Zeta Phi Eta social media platforms.

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  MIT Office of Innovation

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Marketing and Communications Intern

  •Responsible for fully operating and creating content for iHQ across all social media channels, including X, Youtube, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.•Took high quality headshots and film b-roll for various media projects.•Assisted with strategic planning for upcoming academic year.•Social media strategy and execution.•Wrote for various comms channels incl. newsletters, white papers, thought leadership etc.•Used various video editing softwares to create supercut videos.•Documented media production studio policies and operations.•iHQ Rebrand efforts.•Digital Communications including web and digital signage.•Used Adobe creative cloud platforms to create content for iHQ.•Worked alongside iHQ staff to assist with any additional needs. Show less

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  GrowthFactor

  Aug 2024 - now

  Marketing Intern

  •Create content for all of GrowthFactor's social media channels.•Creative strategy and execution.•Assist with all Marketing efforts and creative decisions.•Independently write blogs and copy-write for the GrowthFactor website.

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  University 101 Programs at the University of South Carolina

  Aug 2024 - now

  •Consistently evaluate the success of course assignments and activities to determine necessary adjustments.•Communicate with a variety of university stakeholders including a teaching partner, campus partners, and university staff.•Assist 18 first-year students with their transition into the university by facilitating class discussions about topics such as academic success and campus resources.•Act as a strong leader, mentor, and role model to provide first-year students with direction. Show less

  • University 201 CIC Peer Leader

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Peer Leader +

    Dec 2024 - now

  • University 101 CIC Peer Leader

    Aug 2024 - Dec 2024