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PROFESSIONAL RESUME

Work Experience

Anthropologie, New York, NY

Sales Associate               July. 2025 - Present

  • Delivered elevated, personalized customer service aligned with a luxury retail experience

  • Offered tailored recommendations based on occasion and aesthetic to clients in the fitting room

  • Maintained visual standards on the sales floor, supporting merchandising and brand presentation

  • Built client relationships to drive repeat business and a loyal customer base

  • Managed multiple clients at once while maintaining attentiveness and professionalism in a fast-paced environment 

Warby Parker Inc., New York, NY

Optometric Technician & Receptionist           Aug. 2024 - May. 2025

  • Managed front desk operations, including scheduling, calendar coordination, and high-volume appointment flow

  • Provided personalized client support, handling inquiries on services, products, and appointment logistics

  • Maintained detailed client records and communications using Dr. Chrono, POE, and Topcon systems

  • Built strong relationships with clients, ensuring a welcoming and professional in-store experience

  • Achieved a promotion from Sales Associate to Tech in 6 months

Splinter Group at Fordham University, New York, NY 

Public Relations Executive           Aug. 2024 - May 2026

  • Created and edited social media content (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), growing Instagram following by 675%

  • Designed event flyers and branding materials, contributing to 4 sold-out productions

  • Shot and edited video reels and coordinated and styled photoshoots

Jesse Rinka Photography, Briarcliff Manor, NY

Wedding Photography Intern & Assistant               Sept. 2025 - Present

  • Captured behind the scenes content for weddings and various photoshoots

  • Assisted in family photoshoots including small children and pets

  • Learned E-VOTO editing software

  • Traveled onsite from location to location for wedding portraits

Freelance Photographer & Editor, New York, NY                             Aug. 2023 - Present          

  • Managed client relationships and delivered customized photo packages

  • Coordinated shoots and maintained professional communication from booking to delivery

Fordham University’s Urban Plunge, New York, NY

Media and Communications Captain             Apr. 2025 - Aug. 2025

  • Created visual content and managed real-time event coverage

  • Led small groups and facilitated community-focused programming


 

SKILLS, LANGUAGES AND INTERESTS

Skills: Customer Service & Client Relations • Appointment Scheduling & Calendar Management • Visual Merchandising & Styling • Adobe Creative Suite • Canva • Google Suite • Strong Written & Verbal Communication • Fast learner

Languages: English (Fluent), Spanish (Professional), Latin (Reading & Writing)

Interests: Photography, Graphic Design, Social Justice, Theater, Music

Education

Fordham University, New York, NY                                 Graduation May 2026

B.A. Visual Arts: Photography, GPA: 3.7

Relevant Coursework: Graphic Design and Digital Tools, Coding,  

Awards

Academic Achievements

  • Senior Leadership Award Nominee

  • Fordham University Admissions Ambassador (Hand picked by Dean Ott & Vice Dean Annunziato)

  • Dean's List 2025-2026

  • Dean’s List 2023 - 2024

  • Daniel Hand High School Art Award 2019-2020 for outstanding achievement, interest, and dedication (9th Grade)

  • Daniel Hand High School World Language Commendation Award 2019-2020 for demonstrating an exemplary work ethic and commendable motivation (9th Grade)

  • Have already met all requirements for the Connecticut Seal of Biliteracy for Spanish upon graduation in 2023.

 

National Dance Competitions

  • Turn It Up Dance Challenge (Nationals) 2022 Most Entertaining 15-19 intermediate Solo

  • Turn It Up Dance Challenge (Nationals) 2022 6th Place Overall 15-19 intermediate Solo

  • Starpower Dance Challenge (Nationals) 2021 2nd place 15-19 advanced vocal performance overall

  • Imagine Dance Challenge (Nationals) 2019 3rd place 15-19 intermediate solo overall

 

Regional Dance Competitions

  • Imagine Dance Challenge (Regionals) 2019  2nd place 15-19 advanced vocal performance overall

  • Revolution Dance Competition (Regionals) 2022 Second runner-up for Miss Dance Revolution (Title Award)

©2026 by Sylvia Sonenstein

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