Natalie Best
Education
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | MAY 2020 | ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, TEMPE, ARIZONA
· Major: Supply Chain Management
· W. P. Carey School of Business
· 3.56 GPA
Experience
RESIDENTIAL ENGAGEMENT LEADER | W. P. CAREY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | JULY 2018 - PRESENT
· Supported a floor of 42 residents in their transition into college life to ensure retention and handled a budget of 1100$.
· Plan a minimum of 5 events per semester to create a fun floor environment, build community, and create affinity and college pride for the university as a mentor for incoming freshmen.
DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM INTERN | WALT DISNEY WORLD | AUGUST 2017 – OCTOBER 2017
· Maintained cleanliness throughout theme park for up to 14 hours a day, simultaneously prioritizing safety to ensure guests’ comfort and wellbeing to maintain high company standards.
· Provided frequent, friendly customer service by being knowledgeable and approachable to tens of Disney theme park guests of all ages by giving directions, advice, and through pin trading.
ACCOUNTANT AND BILLING MANAGER | CBEST MERCHANDISING | DECEMBER 2016 – AUGUST 2017
· Create invoices and spreadsheets to bill firms for jobs completed to bring income to the company as quickly as possible.
· Balance company checkbook with funds received and manage payroll of over 50 employees to increase the efficiency and success of the company to pay employees on time for the correct number of hours worked.
SEASONAL SALES AND ADVERTISEMENT | EVENT LOCKER RENTALS | MAY 2016 – JULY 2017
· Sold over 500 lockers at events and concerts by using varying advertising and sales techniques to meet and exceed the needs of customers and increase sales and profitability.
· Led a team of three workers on strenuous 12 hour shifts through tasks including event set up and tear down, sales and advertisement, and friendly customer service to ensure that each event is successful.
CHILD CARE AND BIBLE STUDY TEACHER | REDEMPTION CHURCH | OCTOBER 2015 – JANUARY 2017
· Worked on a team of 3 to care for a minimum of 15 children and babies from diverse backgrounds including from adoption and foster homes to allow parents ample time to concentrate on their religious studies without distractions.
· Taught and planned Bible study lessons to 20 young children in interesting and appealing ways to keep attention and focus.
SALES ASSOCIATE AND DESIGNER | THE TINY SOLDIER | JULY 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2016
· Designed, produced, and sold an average of 50 custom T-shirts and clothing items per week using design software and production equipment to create exactly what the customer was looking for.
· Managed payroll and customer billing using QuickBooks software to ensure correct and current account balances and payments from customers and on-time payments to employees.
Skills and Abilities
TEAMWORK
· Worked on teams of varying sizes, made up of individuals from many different countries to create a positive and clean environment, by exceeding the high standard Disney World is known for.
· Planned successful events as an REL and with fellow club members in 942 Crew to increase student participation on campus with high attendance rates to increase freshman retention and overall first-year success.
LEADERSHIP
· Member of the 942 Crew Executive Board- a group of dedicated students who lead the student sections at athletic events and aim to increase student participation, involvement, and school spirit at sporting events and on school campus through engaging, memorable experiences supporting ASU athletics.
· New Member Educator assistant in Alpha Omicron Pi to help new members learn sorority history and values, strengthen sisterhood bonds, aid in retention, plan large-scale events, and weekly new member lessons and quizzes.
SALES
· Sold custom T-shirts and clothing to customers and businesses daily by using persuasive sales techniques and friendly, in-person and over-the-phone interaction to increase profits.
· Advertise lockers outside venues before events commence, then sell over 500 lockers per event at attractive prices.
Education
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT | MAY 2020 | ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, TEMPE, ARIZONA
· Major: Supply Chain Management
· W. P. Carey School of Business
· 3.56 GPA
Experience
RESIDENTIAL ENGAGEMENT LEADER | W. P. CAREY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS | JULY 2018 - PRESENT
· Supported a floor of 42 residents in their transition into college life to ensure retention and handled a budget of 1100$.
· Plan a minimum of 5 events per semester to create a fun floor environment, build community, and create affinity and college pride for the university as a mentor for incoming freshmen.
DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM INTERN | WALT DISNEY WORLD | AUGUST 2017 – OCTOBER 2017
· Maintained cleanliness throughout theme park for up to 14 hours a day, simultaneously prioritizing safety to ensure guests’ comfort and wellbeing to maintain high company standards.
· Provided frequent, friendly customer service by being knowledgeable and approachable to tens of Disney theme park guests of all ages by giving directions, advice, and through pin trading.
ACCOUNTANT AND BILLING MANAGER | CBEST MERCHANDISING | DECEMBER 2016 – AUGUST 2017
· Create invoices and spreadsheets to bill firms for jobs completed to bring income to the company as quickly as possible.
· Balance company checkbook with funds received and manage payroll of over 50 employees to increase the efficiency and success of the company to pay employees on time for the correct number of hours worked.
SEASONAL SALES AND ADVERTISEMENT | EVENT LOCKER RENTALS | MAY 2016 – JULY 2017
· Sold over 500 lockers at events and concerts by using varying advertising and sales techniques to meet and exceed the needs of customers and increase sales and profitability.
· Led a team of three workers on strenuous 12 hour shifts through tasks including event set up and tear down, sales and advertisement, and friendly customer service to ensure that each event is successful.
CHILD CARE AND BIBLE STUDY TEACHER | REDEMPTION CHURCH | OCTOBER 2015 – JANUARY 2017
· Worked on a team of 3 to care for a minimum of 15 children and babies from diverse backgrounds including from adoption and foster homes to allow parents ample time to concentrate on their religious studies without distractions.
· Taught and planned Bible study lessons to 20 young children in interesting and appealing ways to keep attention and focus.
SALES ASSOCIATE AND DESIGNER | THE TINY SOLDIER | JULY 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2016
· Designed, produced, and sold an average of 50 custom T-shirts and clothing items per week using design software and production equipment to create exactly what the customer was looking for.
· Managed payroll and customer billing using QuickBooks software to ensure correct and current account balances and payments from customers and on-time payments to employees.
Skills and Abilities
TEAMWORK
· Worked on teams of varying sizes, made up of individuals from many different countries to create a positive and clean environment, by exceeding the high standard Disney World is known for.
· Planned successful events as an REL and with fellow club members in 942 Crew to increase student participation on campus with high attendance rates to increase freshman retention and overall first-year success.
LEADERSHIP
· Member of the 942 Crew Executive Board- a group of dedicated students who lead the student sections at athletic events and aim to increase student participation, involvement, and school spirit at sporting events and on school campus through engaging, memorable experiences supporting ASU athletics.
· New Member Educator assistant in Alpha Omicron Pi to help new members learn sorority history and values, strengthen sisterhood bonds, aid in retention, plan large-scale events, and weekly new member lessons and quizzes.
SALES
· Sold custom T-shirts and clothing to customers and businesses daily by using persuasive sales techniques and friendly, in-person and over-the-phone interaction to increase profits.
· Advertise lockers outside venues before events commence, then sell over 500 lockers per event at attractive prices.