BETH PORTNOY
49 Gettysburg Lane
Newtown, PA 18940
267-280-7730
bethportnoy@gmail.com
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Objective: Pursue a career in the Corporate Communication field
SKILLS:
Exceptional communicator both orally and written
Coordinate projects efficiently while working within a team
Proven ability to establish positive relationships with customers
Exhibit an enthusiastic attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
Prioritize tasks well to effectively manage time
EDUCATION:
The Pennsylvania State University, Abington, PA Anticipated Graduation: May 2021
Pursuing Bachelor of Arts Degree in Corporate Communication
Cumulative GPA: 3.95
Relevant Coursework: Intro to Corporate Communication, Organizational Communication, Internal
Communication, Principles of Marketing, Risk and Crisis Communication
Internship:
TripsWithPets, Wake Forest, North Carolina August 2020-December 2020
Social Media Intern
Wrote social media content to increase engagement and brand awareness
Managed Facebook groups and page
Researched and published content relevant to customer base
Drove Internet traffic to website
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
PetSmart, Newtown, PA June 2017-Present
Cashier
Increase sales by clearly explaining the use and advantages of merchandise
Provide strong service to guests regarding particular products to increase satisfaction
Accurately manage sales, exchanges, and returns to responsibly and efficiently complete transactions
Answer store phone and respond to customers’ questions
Sesame Place, Langhorne, PA May 2014-May 2017
Sales Lead/Team Member in Merchandise Department, (2015-2017)
Consistently totaled sales on cash register without error
Stocked and replenished the selling floor to ensure merchandise was readily available
Retained working knowledge of store’s policies and procedures to complete all necessary tasks to
appropriate standards
Team Member in Culinary Department, (2014-2015)
Followed procedures for safe food preparation, assembly and presentation to ensure customers were
satisfied with their meals
