Mia Wheedleton
Charleston
Summary
I am a graduate of Glenelg Country School, and I am currently a junior at the College of Charleston on the path to majoring in Marketing. I am an ambassador for Quest on Campus, a mental health organization for students. I am also involved in community and non-profit work. I am currently employed as an advisor at Warby Parker in Charleston, SC.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor
Warby Parker
Charleston, SC
02.2025 - Current
- Assist clients with quick, efficient checkouts.
- Style customers.
- Assist in inventory management.
- Upload prescriptions to our database.
- Learn how to use different tools to complete pupillary measurements.
Sale Associate
Tijon Fragrance Lab & Boutique
Charleston, SC
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted customers in selecting personalized oils for the fragrances.
- Managed cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Bottled and mixed all handmade fragrances.
- Maintained store appearance through regular cleaning and restocking efforts.
- Educated customers about fragrance ingredients and their significance.
- Participated in training new staff.
- Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
- Priced new items.
Retail Sales Associate
Francesca's Boutique
Charleston
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting merchandise and providing product knowledge.
- Organized store displays to enhance visual appeal and accessibility.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems and cash handling procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient store operations during peak hours.
Retail Sales Associate
Lucky Brand Jeans
Columbia
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Followed company policies, rules, and procedures to promote company goals, and maintain safety.
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
- Folded and restocked all displays.
- Handled price checks, merchandise transfers, and fitting room returns to keep the store orderly and efficient.
Volunteer
Food on the Fifteenth
Jessup
02.2020 - 09.2023
- Organized events to foster engagement within my school, and support a local elderly community.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within the appropriate timeframe.
- Planned and executed volunteer drives successfully.
- Single-handedly completed the prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- I spoke at school events to spread awareness and bring in more donations.
Internship
The Arc of Howard County
Howard County
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Helped coordinate and run important fundraising events.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with other team members to achieve project objectives, and meet deadlines.
- I stepped in as an event photographer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glenelg Country School
Columbia, MD05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
College of Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina, SCSkills
- Relationship building
- Customer engagement
- Visual merchandising
- Sales transactions
- Social media
- Presentation development
- Content curation
- Project management
- Community outreach
- Event coordination
- Public speaking
- Client advocacy
Timeline
Advisor
Warby Parker
02.2025 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Francesca's Boutique
05.2024 - 08.2024
Sale Associate
Tijon Fragrance Lab & Boutique
01.2024 - 03.2025
Internship
The Arc of Howard County
05.2023 - 06.2023
Retail Sales Associate
Lucky Brand Jeans
03.2023 - 09.2023
Volunteer
Food on the Fifteenth
02.2020 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Glenelg Country School
Some College (No Degree) - Marketing
College of Charleston