Natalie Barnette

East Campbell Hall, Room 333

320 Drillfield Drive, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
(540) 750-6633 natalie2@vt.edu
nataliebarnette.weebly.com

Employment and Volunteer Experience

Barista at VT Starbucks (June 2017- Present)

Prepare food and drinks for customers
Restock and maintain employee and customer areas
Maintain a clean store environment

Store Clerk at Hokie Centric (July 2015- May 2017)

Answered questions and assisted customers in finding computers and other technology
Took inventory, organized and cleaned around the store

Social Media Assistant for Hokie Centric and VT Starbucks (July 2015- Present)
Promoted the stores through social media posts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Assisted with implementing contests for community participation through social media
Incorporated community and university events into social media

Volunteer at Blacksburg Childrens Museum (July 2016 - June 2017)

Organized and maintained clean area for children
Created spreadsheets and organized information for data entry
Led crafts and activities with children

Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (August 2017 - Present)
Student at the Pamplin College of Business
Plan to graduate with a major in Marketing Management in May of 2021
Blacksburg High School (September 2013- May 2017)
Graduated with an Advanced Studies Diploma
Final GPA: 4.18

Organizations and Leadership

Blacksburg High School DECA Officer (May 2015- May 2017)
Junior Assembly Officer: Organized and managed professional events for middle schoolers
Fundraising Officer: Contacted outside organizations and planned fundraising events
BHS Officer Team: Attended monthly meetings, service events and other chapter events, contributed
ideas and engaged in team activities to improve membership and participation of chapter members
 Blacksburg High School DECA Member (September 2013 - May 2017)
Participated in competition, representing Blacksburg High School at the District, State, and
International Level
Participated in Service projects including Thanksgiving Baskets, Home for the Holidays, and Micahs
Backpack

Marketing Department Leader for Student Run Business (August 2016 - May 2017)
Created logo, flyers, and other promotional materials
Maintained social media platforms
Delegated responsibilities to marketing team and collaborated with other teams on important tasks for
the business

Blacksburg High School Cross Country/Track Team Member (March 2015 - May 2017)
Balanced 5-6 practices per week with other school, club, and work commitments during fall, winter,
spring, and summer seasons
Participated in meets across Virginia and surrounding states

Blacksburg High School National Honor Society Member (January 2016 - May 2017)
Attended monthly chapter meetings
Participated in service projects supporting the Blacksburg community
Tutored Blacksburg High School students after school

Awards

DECA International Career Development Conference- Top 10 Overall in Business Services Marketing (2017)
DECA State Leadership Conference - 4th place overall and ICDC qualifier (2017), State finalist (2014)
DECA District Leadership Conference - 1st place (2017), 2nd Place (2014)
Ike Baughman Scholarship - Virginia DECA Foundation (2017)
RunAbout Sports Scholarship - Blacksburg High School Cross Country (2016)

Certifications

Starbucks Barista Certification (2017)

National Retail Federation Customer Service Certification & Advanced Customer Service Certification (2016, 2017)
Digital Literacy Certification (2016)
Workplace Readiness Certification (2015)
Apple Product Professional Certification (2015)