Izabel Hershey

Wrote engaging articles for the local community and conducted interviews for the Small Business Spotlight feature. Performed copy editing and supported efforts to attract new advertisers.

Prepared quality coffee and food while delivering warm, positive customer service. Maintained store-wide cleanliness, including daily deep-clean routines, to support smooth café operations.

Greeted guests, helped them select menu items, and served food and drinks to support a smooth dining experience. Completed closing duties and helped maintain a clean, welcoming restaurant environment, and coordinated vendor events like Galentine’s Night Out and the November Night Market.

Served as Vice President for Public Relations and Communications Director for Belmont College Republicans.

Helped customers choose drinks that matched their preferences and ensured each order met quality expectations. Performed opening and closing duties while maintaining cleanliness and organization in bar and food preparation areas.

Greeted guests, shared current promotions, and assisted customers during their visit. Managed fitting rooms, supported store aesthetics (including window displays), and helped organize the stockroom, later promoted to Stock Captain.

Assisted customers with product support and helped test and analyze pool water samples. Answered and directed incoming phone calls while providing friendly customer service.

Worked as a staff writer for Belmont Vision.

Served as a leader with the Belmont Office of Leadership Development (BOLD).

Served as Executive Communications Director and Bible Study Leader for Belmont Navigators.

Earned a B.S. in Communications: Journalism, with a minor in creative writing and public relations.

Pursued a B.A. in Journalism as an online student and earned 48 credits toward the degree.

Studied Journalism and earned 76 credits toward a B.A. degree.

Completed high school dual enrollment and earned 21 credits toward a degree.