Ashley Via
Sales Specialist - Clothing/Footwear
San Diego | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Rock climbing
Snowboarding
Hiking
Biking
Environmental preservation
Environmental sustainability
Industries
Creative Agencies
Outdoor
Run
Snow
Tech
Health & Fitness
Trajectory
Oct 2016 — Now
Sales Specialist - Clothing/Footwear · REI (Recreational Equipment Inc)
• Provide hands on visual merchandising to maintain visual standards and cleanliness within the clothing and footwear department
• Assist customers with proper gear outfitting for various types of activities
• Sell REI products/services, co-op memberships, and drive promotional sales in order to promote the co-op
• Stock product from the warehouse to the sales floor to ensure customer satisfaction with our selection of merchandise
• Effectively communicate and cooperate with other staff and the management team
Sep 2011 — Jun 2016
Staff Member, Board Member, and Department Head · Excursion Club at UCSB
• Organizing and leading climbing, hiking, and other outdoor trips, ensuring safety for all club members
• Representing the club at large in the local outdoor community, encouraging staff cohesion, and managing the
delegation of tasks
• Recruiting new club members via outbound efforts (event booths, door to door recruitment)
• Drafting proposals regarding new outdoor trips, gear purchases, and club events
• Training/educating club members and staff on proper safety techniques and club procedures
• Inspecting and maintaining inventory of all club gear
Nov 2013 — Oct 2015
Social Media Analyst · Social Intelligence Corporation
• Performed social media searches on subjects provided by the company’s clients and built comprehensive reports
displaying pertinent information based on the clients’ interests
• Acquired high level security clearance to work on reports ordered through federal government contracts
• Completed background checks through extensive online searches
• Received accolades on multiple occasions for being among analysts with the highest productivity, overall highest
report scores, and most effective time management
• Mastered complex reporting techniques by adapting to frequently changing report criteria and updated job
requirements
May 2013 — Jul 2013
Program for the Assessment and Certification for the Environment and Sustainability at UCSB · Green Office Certification Coordinator, Inter
Conducted research for an Online Training Module presenting sustainable practices for buildings on the UCSB
campus
• Became well versed on campus-wide energy saving achievements and sustainable energy strategies to reduce
environmental and economic impact from energy use on the UCSB campus
• Attended weekly meetings to discuss research through collaboration with program advisor and other interns working
on the project
• Effectively cooperated within a group by exchanging ideas and opinions to further overall project goals
• Became knowledgeable of sustainable practices and strategies for effectively communicating environmental issues
to the general public
• Compiled research and determined training module format using Microsoft Office programs
Aug 2011 — Sep 2011
International Student Volunteers, New Zealand · Volunteer
• Worked on ecological restoration projects in a rural area of New Zealand
• Planted more than 2,500 trees with a group of eight other volunteers over the course of two weeks
• Developed a strong appreciation for environmental sustainability and became further educated on the concepts and
techniques pertaining to ecological conservation and preservation
• Cooperated effectively with a group in a physically demanding work environment
Jun 2009 — Aug 2009
Volunteer · Applegate Zoo
• Became educated about zoo programs and park maintenance
• Organized and supervised the petting zoo
• Learned about proper care for the zoo animals by preparing food, cleaning habitats, and ensuring that the animals had comfortable living spaces
May 2009 — May 2009
Cabin Leader · Camp Green Meadows
• Supervised children ages 10-12 during their five day stay in the Sierra Nevada wilderness at Camp Green Meadows
• Managed daily youth activities and practiced effective time management
• Served as a positive role model for the kids and exercised patience when facilitating the organization of campers
• Contributed to the cooperation among counselors that was vital to the week's success
• Received a commendable evaluation after the camp's conclusion for doing an exceptional job
Activity
Education history
Golden Valley High School
High School Diploma | 2005 - 2009
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts | 2009 - 2015




