Sara Burd

Experience

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  Urban Outfitters

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  Sales Associate

  Greeted customers in the front, organized inventory/clothes, restocked after closing, customer service.

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  Concordia Language Villages

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  Junior Counselor

  Taught Norwegian to children of all ages, planned lessons daily, entertained kids with fun activities, team work with other counselors.

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  Parkway Realty Services

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Intern

  Organizing the file room, working on projects with other employees and general intern duties.

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  Freelance/Envy Models & Talent

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2022

  Model

  Portfolio includes runway for luxury swimwear and gown designer Pixton Design Group, editorial bridal shoots for seasonal campaigns and blogs, small boutique fashion campaigns, and commercial for a major American biotech company.

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  Meyer Vogl Gallery

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

  Gallery Associate

  Demonstrated strong negotiation skills in luxury sales through in-store interactions, online sales, and phone conversations for high-end clientele and established interior designers. Educated new employees in daily administrative tasks, using gallery software (ArtCloud, MailChimp, Quickbooks), building relationships with clients, and how to be a proactive cross-functional team member. Established and maintained positive customer and artist relationships through events, email campaigns, and consistent communication. Managed local arts events such as the monthly Art Walk, openings, and auctions by working with a variety of vendors in order to boost our sales and local small businesses in our network. Maintained brand identity through communication efforts including writing press releases, monthly newsletters, email campaigns, social media marketing campaigns and managing engagement, as well as daily email upkeep. Show less

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  College of Charleston

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Graduate Assistant

  Managed the front desk during business hours.Hosted promotional events for the department such as Graduate Program Recruitment.Helped manage the Communication Advisory Board at their bi-annual week-long events including giving them tours, hosting speed-interviews, lectures, and luncheons. Managed the department’s social media platforms and generated content.

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  Pearl Public Relations

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  Intern

  Assisted in crafting press releases, pitch proposals, and conducting daily client research.Created and managed social media accounts that maintained each client’s brand identity throughout major social media platforms. Helped conduct a social media giveaway with local influencers partnered with a client to increase engagement and following. This project generated 12K new followers for the client in one day.

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  City of Charleston

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Intern

  Led and delegated tasks to large groups of volunteers at various art events throughout the city.Liaised between the city office and art events through strong and consistent communication and crafting positive relationships with colleagues. Demonstrated a strong ability to multitask at the city’s information booth at the Charleston Farmer’s Market by processing vendor payments, assisting visitors, and social media marketing.

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  Gold & Diamond Source

  Jun 2021 - now

  Sales Consultant

  • Consistently achieved an average monthly sales volume of $90,000 throughout 2023, specializing in engagement ring, colored gemstone, and fine fashion jewelry.• Consistently managed 5+ clients at a time with budgets ranging from $1,000-$70,000 and successfully met their needs. • Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills by addressing client needs and requests, providing expert guidance on jewelry repairs, and tailored every client experience to ensure a customized interaction that met their needs. • Facilitated comprehensive onboarding and training programs for new team members, covering company policies, culture, and best practices to deliver high-end customer experience. • Managed custom projects with various vendors dependent on client’s financial parameters. Show less

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  Miss Global Organization

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2022

  Miss Global USA 2022

  -Act as a representative of the United States by promoting the values of the Miss Global Organization through events, social media, and all interactions. -Partnering with sponsors to promote products, services, and brands through social media marketing. -Providing philanthropic efforts towards charitable organizations and events including my own environmental campaign, #ALittleALot.