How My Previous Work Applies to this Position

1. Sales Associate at lululemon athletica:

• Managed Research and Development program
• Helped coordinate community events
• Helped to build and maintain relationships with community instructors
• Goal Driven Sales
• Team Player

What my manager at lululemon said about me:

"Having Emily Silver on my team at lululemon athletica Berkeley was a treat. She was professional, positive, confident and hardworking. Emily's work ethic, positive attitude, and creativity will make her a strong contributor to any organization." 

- Megan Donaldson Mason , former lululemon Berkeley store manager

Event:

• Managed Research and Development Appreciation Night

What it was:

• Planned and organized a successful shop night for R&D night

Why it worked:

• Managed budget for the event
• Careful planning
• Strategic marketing

Results:

• Produced the best attended R&D gathering for Berkeley store in 2009, with an increase of 15 percent over the usual attendance.

An R&D member enjoying the event

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Event:

• Students Stay Stress Free

What it was: 

• A week-long event designed to improve mental and physical health of U.C. Berkeley students by providing them with fitness, dance, yoga and other classes

How it worked:

• Contacted local fitness instructors and asked them to hold free workout classes for students during finals week

Why it worked:

• Marketed the classes to U.C. students using both social and traditional media
• Awarded instructors and students with lululemon giveaways 

Results: 

• Had seven instructors participate 
• Strong attendance from Cal students, many of whom made positive comments about the program
• Saw a significant increase of students who shopped in the store

Cal Students after dance class

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2. Assistant Swim Coach at Bainbridge Island Swim Club

• Manage 30 swimmers age eight to 13
• Help manage logistics of swim meets
• Structure daily workouts for two groups
• Collaborate with each athlete on their seasonal and annual goals
• Motivate swimmers through positive encouragement and feedback

BISC Swimmers cheering, Emily (right) watches over

Here is a video of what BISC Coaches have to say about me:

Head Coach Charlie Root and Assistant Coach Leilani Tonsmann

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3. Wellness Coaching, personal business:

During a three-month period I work with clients to set goals and help them achieve those goals in relation to: 

• Energy
• Life Satisfaction 
• Mental and Emotional Fitness
• Physical Activity 
• Weight and Nutrition

Goal: Interested in helping each client reach their "best self" 

Photo credits: Emily Silver

A client's Twitter post on working with me:

"i'm not sure where i got this sudden burst of energy and momentum with regards to work. i think it was all @emily_silver's doing."

Photo Credits: Emily Silver