SYDNEY STELLY
GET TO KNOW ME
Hi there! I'm Sydney Stelly, and I am a dedicated and ambitious worker from Jacksonville Beach, Florida. I am currently finishing my second year at the University of Florida studying both Advertising and Economics. I am passionate about all things media, whether it is branding, storytelling, or client management. Not only do I have multiple years of true working experience as a leader, but I am an adventurous and curious person who loves to test my abilities and try new things. I am eager to apply my hard work and creativity to a professional setting. I am also a highly creative person who can learn new skills quickly and use them to create amazing products. As someone who is super outgoing, I love to meet new people and listen to their stories, and I am able to connect with everyone I meet.
Some cool things about me: I hunt, fish, scuba dive, surf, and run long-distance! I am passionate about the environment and enjoy the outdoors.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
August 2020 - May 2024
ADVERTISING
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
August 2020 - May 2024
ECONOMICS
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
WORK EXPERIENCE
November 2021 - Present
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
THE LAUREL OAK INN
The Laurel Oak Inn is a bed and breakfast located in Gainesville’s Historic Bed and Breakfast district. As the social media manager, I have increased follower count and engagement on social media, and I have also connected these results with an increased number of bookings at the inn. Through this position I have fine-tuned my editing and creative skills, while also learning how a small business works.
Responsible for sending out email newsletters and regularly posting on social media platforms
Gained experience in using marketing software such as Constant Contact
Applied my creativity to daily Instagram and Facebook posts to gain more followers and engagement
Experienced in using Adobe Suite and Canva
June 2020 - Present
SHIFT LEAD AND FULFILLMENT EXPERT
TARGET
I held the official title of "Pacesetter" and oversaw a team of 50+ people. I trained new team members assigned tasks to them throughout the day. By leading the team to complete orders by their deadlines, my department sold around 3400 items a day. This year, in the midst of a pandemic and full store remodel, our store sold 70 million dollars worth of merchandise. This could not have been possible without the hard work and organization of my team.
I used Target’s metrics system to work with my Team Lead and identify my department’s strengths and weaknesses so that I can improve the department’s sales.
Helped guests on the sales floor by guiding them to the items they needed.
Was chosen to greet the Target Vice President of Stores due to my excellent communication skills and outgoing personality.
PREVIOUS WORK
Newsletters
Google Local Guide
As a Google Local Guide, I have been reviewing restaurants and other places for the past few years. I have almost one thousand reviews with over five million views. While this may be a hobby, being a Local Guide has guided my love for exploration, creativity, and media in a purposeful direction.
