Amanda Jacobson Nichols

San Francisco, CA (650)804-0156 | anichols3@dons.usfca.edu

www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-nichols
EDUCATION
University of San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
Major;Sociology Minor;Business Expected graduation: May 2020
American University - Washington, DC
Washington Mentorship Program August 2016 December 2016
EXPERIENCE
Golden Goods USA - San Francisco, CA September 2017 - present
Intern
Work alongside the merchandise and product teams to market merchandise to future clientele
Organize, count, label, and pack over 2,000 garments and accessories to increase shipping productivity and
turnover of goods sold.
Manage all stock products and samples of products to boost in-house efficiency of the merchandise and
product teams
Wag - San Francisco, CA April 2017 - present
Dog Walker
Walk 3 to 5 dogs a day for 30 or 60 minutes and update clients with reports and pictures
Create and update my profile to market my abilities and attract new and returning clients
Accomplished over 300 walks with new and recurring clients increasing overall revenue through bonuses
and tips
Maintain daily or weekly training of frequent clientele dogs to help relieve tension and time pressure in
owners lives.
Whyttle Inc. - Washington, DC
Intern August 2016 - December 2016
Conducted extensive marketing research and presented products by an open panel
Tested website designs and ideas from American University students to gather user based experience
information and feedback
Drove mission of company to construct a profitable website adaptable to a global market
Peninsula Beauty - Burlingame/San Mateo, CA
Retail Clerk April 2016 July 2016
Supported customers with shopping needs: requests, preferences, exchanges, and returns
Catalogued inventory, re-stocked shelves and assisted with daily store closings and co-managed all in-store
financial transactions
Increased consumer awareness about potentially harmful ingredients in products by individual education
briefings to persuade purchase of Peninsula Beauty products
Tailored each customers shopping experience with personal suggestions, advice and exclusive
samples to supplement their visit to encourage customer loyalty
VOLUNTEERING
Hidden Villa - Los Altos Hills, CA November 2017 - present
Tour guide
Lead groups of 12 to 15 people of all ages for an hour and a half tour around the farm to encourage an
environmentally friendly mentality
Provide hands-on education to enrich the importance of organic farming by interacting with animals and
showcasing gardens
Marine Science Institute - Redwood City, CA October 2017 - present
Aquarium Assistant
Responsible for food prep, feeding and maintaining the cleanliness of 16 tanks of local bay and saltwater
marine animals
Test water salinity and temperature to adjust water quality to enrich marine life
Report animal inventory, health and log day activities of all animals to increase health and safety
A Wider Circle - Silver Spring/Washington, DC
Volunteer August 2016 December 2016
Accommodated over 40 customers in selecting furniture, clothing, and appliances that best suited their
lifestyle needs
Cleaned and sorted household items; stocked shelves and ordered inventory systematically to bring in more
products for families
Decreased the number of people in poverty who do not have access to clothing and furniture by supplying
them with more than 10 items of furniture, clothing, and appliances
Square Peg Foundation - Half Moon Bay, CA
Volunteer September 2014 December 2014
Exercised horses, cleaned and maintained horse stalls to enhance the horses living and health situations
Managed the organization of all riding equipment to advance efficiency in time management for riding
lessons
Improved the horse exercise system to increase the number of horses receiving effective exercise per day
SKILLS
Computer: Proficient user of social media: Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook, Microsoft Word, Prezi, Excel, Power
Point, Communication, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Research, Guided Tours, Environmental Awareness
and Management