Claire Barnes

Experience

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  Chick-fil-A Restaurants

  Jun 2020 - now

  Front Counter Team Trainer

  • Mentors new team members in the standards of hospitality upheld by Chick-fil-A, all employee responsibilities, and serves as the first-point-of contact in the onboarding process• Collaborates with other leaders in the Anderson, South Carolina branch at the annual Leadercast conference to establish yearly goals

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  High Point University

  Oct 2022 - now

  • Helps to facilitate tours, open houses, and orientation days for prospective students as a part of a highly selective program• Utilizes interpersonal communication skills and public speaking skills when delivering tour content (including details on 15+ buildings and 63 majors), al, while upholding High Point University’s high standards for hospitality • Leads in preparing Champion Club, Hospitality Club, and Gameday Suites for High Point University’s 100+ donors and supporters gameday experience• Assists donors and supporters by providing a hospitable and unique gameday experience while a visitor of the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center at High Point University

  • University Ambassador

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Panther Club Gameday Assistant

    Oct 2022 - Mar 2024
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  Cox & Cole, Attorneys at Law

  May 2023 - Jul 2023

  Legal Intern

  As a legal intern, I had the opportunity to have a variety of experiences in the legal field this summer. I had the privilege of working and learning at Cox & Cole, Attorneys at Law under G. Lee Cole, esq.

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  Rowe Furniture

  Oct 2023 - Oct 2023

  Sales Internship

  As a Sales Intern at Rowe Furniture, I got a first-hand experience to see the different realms of furniture sales at the High Point Furniture Market. I was mentored and educated by sales representatives to become familiar with the products, procedures, and customs of the company.

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  Augusta National Golf Club

  Apr 2024 - Apr 2024

  Guest Services Agent - The Masters Tournament

  • Leads in preparing Berkman’s Place, an exclusive hospitality venue at August National Golf Course, in daily functions for a once-in-a-lifetime experience at “a tradition unlike another” • Assists patrons with directions, services, problem-solving, and southern hospitality to ensure a unique and personalized experience while visiting August National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia

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  Universal Furniture

  Apr 2024 - now

  Sales Intern

  • Markets to interior designers and furniture marketers in the newest products that Universal Furniture has to offer at the biannual High Point Furniture Market held in High Point, North Carolina• Navigates the largest standalone showroom in Downtown High Point to assist with personalized tour experiences for interior designers and furniture marketers who express interest in Universal Furniture

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  North Carolina Court of Appeals

  Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

  Legal Intern

  • Attends seminars hosted by members of the North Carolina governing system, reaches and analyzes appeal cases from North Carolina, attends general court hearings at Wake County • Assists the Judicial Standards Commission Office in reviewing and analyzing statewide accusations against magistrates for misconduct in civil, criminal, appellate, and trial court hearings