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Elijah Jenkins

Upper Marlboro

Summary

I am currently enrolled at Virginia Wesleyan University, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, along with a minor in Media and Communications. I am a bright student with a progressive, intuitive mindset and a cosmopolitan worldview. I have an innate understanding of people from my history of retail and entrepreneurial work, along with my constant interest in general psychology. It pairs well with my outward creativity and love for the arts, specifically film and literature. I have always found myself behind the camera or in front of it, and for as long as I can remember, I have been writing in whatever capacity necessary. I am a trustworthy and exceedingly capable individual who is eager to work. I guarantee to bring the balance of competitiveness and personability that is beneficial to any workplace, as well as loyalty, excitement and effective initiative to help my colleagues and myself succeed.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Retail Sales

Self-employed
UPPER MARLBORO
05.2018 - Current
  • Developed and maintained database of customer accounts to enhance client management.
  • Established profitable relationships with small and international retailers.
  • Negotiated strategically to finalize beneficial deals.
  • Built social media following to promote brand and business expertise.
  • Executed business operations promptly to meet customer needs.
  • Collaborated with retail entrepreneurs to share insights and best practices.
  • Evaluated cost-effectiveness and technical feasibility for sustainability initiatives.
  • Created emergency management plans for effective recovery decision-making.

Screenwriter

Jupiter's House Productions
New York
05.2024 - 10.2025
  • Wrote script for friend's first major screen production.
  • Employed creativity to develop engaging comedic sketches and skits.
  • Acquired screenwriting skills through dedicated practice.
  • Familiarized myself with various tools and resources for scriptwriting.
  • Spent significant time on set to observe the script played out

Brand Ambassador

The North Face Inc.
Norfolk
08.2023 - 04.2025
  • Cultivated personal relationships with frequent customers to enhance shopping experiences.
  • Curated tailored shopping experiences based on customer preferences and feedback.
  • Set up presentation stations, managed inventory and broke down displays at end of demonstrations.

Psychiatric Social Work Intern

Rawles Pscyhological Services
Chesapeake
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Facilitated medication management and appointment scheduling for patients.
  • Assisted in scribing for adult and pediatric psychiatric evaluations.
  • Established strong relationships with coworkers and maintained connections with mentors.
  • Gained insights into adaptability and teamwork in professional environments.

Senior Staff Writer

The Marlin Chronicle
Virginia Beach
08.2022 - 11.2024
  • Arranged interviews with people who had information regarding local stories.
  • Developed ideas and material for columns and commentaries by analyzing and interpreting news, current issues, and personal experiences.
  • Created and established my own notable writing style, and displayed it predominantly through opinion pieces about campus culture, student life, etc.
  • Provided a platform for members of a local community to express concerns to a greater audience.
  • Brainstorm unique and relevant ideas to take to the press.
  • Received assignments, and evaluated leads and tips to develop story ideas.
  • Communicated with readers, viewers, advertisers, and the general public.
  • Photographed or videotaped news events.
  • Reported on specialized fields, topics, and industries.

Boom Microphone Operator

Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Served as boom microphone operator during short film production in advanced filmmaking course.
  • Acquired skills in actor positioning to enhance audio capture effectiveness.
  • Maximized audio quality through experimentation with mic presets and input/output channel control.
  • Established strong collaboration chemistry with both the videographers and director to ensure a cohesive production.

Brand Representative

Hollister Co
Annapolis
09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to provide positive experience throughout sales process
  • Introduced current sales and promotions to bring awareness to brand initiatives
  • Provided accurate information to clients and referred customers to appropriate team members when needed
  • Shared feedback and ideas with management to improve sales processes
  • Helped curate and showcase seasonal clothing ensembles
  • Interacted with customers to gather feedback and promote brand awareness
  • Identified interested and qualified customers to provide them with additional information
  • Demonstrated and explained products, methods, and services to persuade customers to purchase products and used services
  • Answered product questions and mitigated concerns to close sales
  • Kept areas neat while working and return items to correct locations following demonstrations
  • Assembled and disassemble materials used in presentations

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Media/Communications

Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA
08-2025

High School Diploma -

The Key School
Annapolis, Maryland
06.2019

Skills

  • Customer service and sales
  • Brand awareness and feedback
  • Product demonstration and closing
  • Presentation and public speaking
  • Interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation
  • Writing and proofreading expertise
  • Computer proficiency
  • Active listening and dependability
  • Flexibility and goal orientation

Timeline

Screenwriter

Jupiter's House Productions
05.2024 - 10.2025

Psychiatric Social Work Intern

Rawles Pscyhological Services
01.2024 - 12.2024

Brand Ambassador

The North Face Inc.
08.2023 - 04.2025

Boom Microphone Operator

Virginia Wesleyan University
08.2023 - 12.2023

Senior Staff Writer

The Marlin Chronicle
08.2022 - 11.2024

Brand Representative

Hollister Co
09.2019 - 05.2020

Independent Retail Sales

Self-employed
05.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Media/Communications

Virginia Wesleyan University

High School Diploma -

The Key School
Elijah Jenkins