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Destiny Vaughn

@destinyvaughn

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I am a GWSS graduate with research, customer service, and leadership strengths.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek an entry-level role applying research, critical thinking, and strong customer-service skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment with growth into leadership.

I graduated from Virginia Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies and a minor in Psychology. My academic work sharpened my critical thinking and research abilities and cultivated a strong grounding in social issues.

I completed research-driven projects and coursework in social psychology, practical ethics, and media studies that required data collection, qualitative analysis, and clear written communication. These experiences reinforced my attention to detail and my ability to synthesize complex material.

Professionally, I have hands-on retail experience as a sales associate and cashier at established national retailers, where I built customer service skills, handled transactions, restocked merchandise, and supported omnichannel experiences. I also served as a team leader guiding new hires through daily retail tasks.

I bring empathy, patience, and dependable teamwork to every role, paired with practical tech skills in MS Office and Google Workspace. I am seeking entry-level opportunities where I can contribute to mission-driven teams, apply research and interpersonal strengths, and grow into broader responsibilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sales Associate

Old Navy Outlet

Mar 2023 - May 2023 (2 months)

Drove sales through suggestive selling and educated customers about the store's loyalty program while supporting omnichannel customer experience. Maintained organized sales floor, fitting room, cash wrap, and back-of-house operations.

Customer Service Merchandising Point of Sale Inventory Support Time Management

Sales Associate

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Mar 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Operated cash register and handled cash/card transactions while restocking merchandise to planogram templates and assisting customers throughout the retail experience. Served as team leader guiding new hires on daily retail tasks and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Point of Sale Customer Service Team Leadership Inventory Management Time Management Communication

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Virginia Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Arts, Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Practical Ethics; Social Psychology; Psychology of Eating Disorders; Environmental Economics; Children, Teens, and the Media; Adult Psychopathology.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies with a minor in Psychology, emphasizing research and critical analysis of gender and sexuality issues.

Tidewater Community College

Associate of Science, General Studies

Grade: 2.8

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework: Principles of Public Speaking; Quantitative Reasoning; Intro to Sociology; Concepts of Personal and Community Health; Creative Thinking; General Biology I & II.

Completed an Associate of Science in General Studies in August 2022 with coursework spanning public speaking, quantitative reasoning, sociology, health, creative thinking, and biology.