1. Sophie Best
bests1@seattleu.edu | 503-548-8607 | Seattle, WA
EDUCATION
Seattle University, Seattle, WA Expected Graduation: June 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Economics, Finance Minor
Recipient of the Campion Scholarship, merit scholarship
Dean’s List Fall 2014-present
Microsoft Excel Certified
Omicron Delta Epsilon member, International Honor Society in Economics
Education Abroad, Barcelona, Spain September 2015-December 2015
Studied International Economics in a multicultural environment
Communicated with those from different cultures and gained a better understanding of global issues
Adapted to an unknown culture and gained new knowledge through experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
Intern, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, Lake Oswego, OR and Seattle, WA June 2016-Present
Contact insurance agents about expiring accounts in order to maintain business relationships
Update account information to keep up with the changing insurance environment
Research potential clients to ensure they fit with company policy
Resource Hub Assistant, Seattle University, Seattle, WA September 2016-Present
Plan and organize events from advertising and setup until execution
Help students locate on-campus recourses in order to optimize university experience
Sales Associate, J Jill, Lake Oswego, OR June 2016-September 2016
Sold J Jill credit cards to customers to create brand loyalty
Built connections with clients to optimize their experience
Organized sales floor and stocked clothing to ensure customer satisfaction
Hostessat Chevy’s Fresh Mex, Lake Oswego,OR June 2014-September 2014
Demonstrated teamwork in a dynamic environment in order to assure customer happiness
Multitasked to ensure success when both seating customers and taking to-go orders
Water Safety Instructor, Blue Valley Recreation Center, KS January 2012- September 2014
Adopted flexible planning model to teach swim skills from four year olds to adulthood
Communicated effectively with parents and students to streamline process and meet goals
Analyzed and determined student’s skills and water safety readiness to move on to the next level
INVOLVEMENT
Catholic Community Services Youth Tutoring Program, Seattle, WA September 2014-June 2015
Tutored students from inner city schools to help meet national benchmarks
Created educational plan in order to track monthly and yearly progression and measure success
Utilized organization and time managements skills to achieve goals
Toastmasters, Seattle University September 2014-June 2015
Present speeches in small groups of four or five, and to entire club of thirty
Builds confidence to perfect public speaking skills
Xavier Hall Council Hall Representative, Seattle, WA September 2013- June 2014
Acted as a go between for residence hall staff and students helping unify ideas