Ian Downs

Experience

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  Rack Room Shoes

  May 2020 - Jan 2021

  Sales Associate

  Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring a tidy workplace, and efficiently handling shoe packaging and shipping.- Garnered generous customer donations exceeding $165, contributing to the support of underprivileged children in Greer, South Carolina- Achieved top-ranking status as a sales associate, recognized for exceptional performance in fostering customer loyalty

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  OOBE Apparel Design Group

  Jul 2020 - May 2021

  Creative Intern

  Contributed as a part-time team member in OOBE's Creative Department throughout my senior year of high school, accumulating over 150 hours of experience.- Coordinated OOBE's most extensive photoshoot of the year, The Mill 2021 Photoshoot- Played a key role in project management and website development for The Mill 2021 Collection- Crafted a set of six hand-illustrated hospitality cards- Conducted research to support design proposals and participated in the redesign of OOBE's intranet Show less

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  Kind Finds

  Mar 2021 - May 2023

  General Manager

  Kind Finds is an online retail business specializing in product resale across multiple platforms (Poshmark, Mercari, eBay, Amazon, etc.).Co-founded Kind Finds and served as General Manager, overseeing and optimizing various facets of business operations, including content management, customer service, inventory management, HR, finances, and logistics- Pioneered the creation and streamlining of core business processes through rigorous testing and refinement- Achieved 200% growth in business sales within a six-month period- Cultivated an online community of over 3,700 followers- Expanded the business's market presence to encompass six different online shopping platforms- Established an effective onboarding procedure and successfully hired and integrated three team members-Designed and developed brand assets to enhance Kind Finds' visual identity and marketability Show less

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  Clemson Miracle

  Sept 2021 - Apr 2025

  Served as a Directing Executive Board Member for Clemson Miracle, a volunteer position.- Led a team of four Executive Board Chair Members within the Community Engagement Team- Managed recruitment, community marathons, and community events efforts- Conducted interviews and made selections for a 26-member strong Executive Board- Directed communication and community engagement initiatives, driving involvement and support for 120+ internal members and 700+ annual participants in Clemson Miracle events- Led the development and execution of a team captain program across campus organizations, recruiting 325+ participants for TigerTHON, and managed community event planning, engaging 375+ participants and raising $29,000+- Personally secured over $3,400 in fundraising Show less Served as an Executive Board Member for Clemson Miracle, a volunteer position.- Spearheaded the redesign of the Clemson Miracle website to enhance user experience- Conceptualized and executed successful seasonal fundraising campaigns- Orchestrated advertising efforts for a range of events and fundraisers, optimizing visibility and attendance- Strategically organized and scheduled social media content for consistent online presence- Devised and oversaw paid social advertising campaigns to maximize outreach and impact- Personally secured over $1,750 in fundraising Show less

  • Community Engagement Director

    Mar 2024 - Apr 2025

  • External Communications Director

    Mar 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Public Relations Chair

    Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Marketing Specialist

    Sept 2021 - Mar 2022
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  AFL

  May 2022 - Dec 2022

  Graphic Design Intern

  Held a full-time role during Summer 2022, transitioning to part-time in Fall.- Executed changes to data sheets, brochures, programs, catalogs, and product profiles- Designed and crafted community and PR projects, including flyers, posters, logos, and more- Provided valuable support to the marketing department by implementing innovative design solutions for diverse projects

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  Clemson University School of Nursing

  May 2023 - Dec 2023

  Social Media Intern

  - Partnered with school leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive social media strategy that achieved school-wide goals and milestones- Developed and managed a dynamic social content calendar, enhancing engagement and influence across current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and alumni- Developed and established a design project lifecycle process to streamline workflow and improve the marketing team’s efficiency- Produced and scheduled social media content that implements Clemson University’s social media best practices to deliver engaging and inclusive stories- Provided valuable design solutions to support various projects Show less

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  Imagine

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Creative Design Intern

  - Designed and delivered a constant variety of projects, often with same or next-day turnaround, while maintaining quality and efficiency- Collaborated with sales to develop creative concept designs for in-store displays for clients such as Hibbett Sports, Carter’s, Bojangles, and Belk- Conducted quality control on files, ensuring correct size, bleed, color mode, spot colors, and linked images before protoyping or releasing to production- Assisted in prototyping designs using a wide-format inkjet press and flatbed cutter- Designed front-of-register graphics for Hibbett Sports, creating location-specific displays for 75+ new, remodeled, and updated stores, with ongoing quarterly rollouts Show less