Newport Beach, California, United States
Recent graduate from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Retailing and Consumer Science, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 3.94 GPA. Passionate about retail operations, asset protection, leadership development, and consumer strategy, with experience spanning retail management, academic mentorship, financial services, and student leadership. Beginning my post-graduate career with Target Corporation as an Executive Team Leader of Asset Protection in Orange County, California. During my internship with Target, I gained hands-on experience leading Asset Protection teams, analyzing operational trends, supporting shortage reduction initiatives, conducting investigations, and contributing to business decisions in a fast-paced retail environment. Throughout college, I balanced academics with extensive leadership and professional involvement. At the University of Arizona SALT Center, I provided over 600 hours of individualized academic support as a CRLA Certified Tutor and Advanced Tutor, mentoring students with diverse learning needs while also training newer tutors. I also served as a Teaching Assistant for Retail Accounting courses within the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences. In addition, I served as a CALES Ambassador representing the Norton School of Human Ecology and as a member of the Student Advisory Board for the Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing, helping organize recruitment events, networking opportunities, workshops, and student engagement initiatives. My experiences also include studying abroad in Barcelona through the Institute for American Universities, which expanded my global business perspective and understanding of international retail and consumer behavior. Additional professional development includes experience with customer service leadership, financial services training with New York Life, and certifications in retail operations, insurance, and customer experience strategy. Honors include Outstanding Senior for Retailing and Consumer Science, the Outstanding Senior Exceptional Academic Performance & Perseverance Award, Dean’s List with Distinction, and the NRF Rising Star Scholarship. Looking ahead, I plan to pursue an MBA while continuing to grow as a leader within the retail industry.
Tutor students at an advanced level with learning disabilities and support the development process of strategies specific to their needs and strengths including the use of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities for an optimal learning environment
Tutor students at an advanced level with learning disabilities and support the development process of strategies specific to their needs and strengths including the use of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities for an optimal learning environment
Tutor students with learning disabilities and support the development process of strategies specific to their needs and strengths including the use of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities for an optimal learning environment
Got to participate in a structured financial services training program focused on insurance fundamentals, regulatory compliance, and client communication. Licensed in life and health insurance, with development in financial services and advisory foundations.
Teaching Assistant for Retail Accounting at the University of Arizona’s Norton School of Human Ecology. Support course instruction by assisting with lesson preparation, grading assignments, and providing guidance to students on key accounting principles. Help reinforce concepts in retail financial management while fostering an engaging learning environment.
Asset Protection Executive Intern at Target, where I partnered with senior leaders to analyze asset protection metrics and identify shortage trends. Applied critical thinking to develop strategies that reduced risk, supported theft investigations, and improved operational efficiency. Led projects focused on store safety, market analysis, and team performance while mentoring security staff and contributing to cross-functional business initiatives.