Bethany Hinkle

Magna Cum Laude Political Science graduate (B.A., Marshall University, December 2026) with minors in Constitutional Democracy and English and a strong interest in law, public policy, and the legislative process. Two-term College of Liberal Arts Senator experienced in drafting resolutions, serving on committees, and representing constituents. Adaptable and clear communicator, with five years of fast-paced customer service, training, and cash-handling experience that built the ability to adjust quickly and explain information effectively.

Server/Bartender - Roca’s Sports Bar & Grill - Barboursville, West Virginia

(2025-12)

• Regulatory Restaurant Compliance
• Situational Adaptability
• Crafting of Alcoholic Beverages
• High-volume Service Management
• Server Trainer
• Managing Rapid Cash and Credit Transactions

Specialty Sales Team Member - Target - Barboursville, West Virginia

(2024-09 - 2025-11)

• Clear Communication Skills
• Costumer Service
• Managed Point of Sale (POS) Systems
• Merchandising
• Delivery truck shifts consisting of organizing incoming shipment

Sales Associate/Break Trained Associate - Hot Topic - Barboursville, West Virginia

(2021-03 - 2024-06)

• Managed Point of Sale (POS) Systems
• Provided excellent customer service
• Ensured delivery of district emails regarding sales numbers
• Managed cash in registers
• Sales Associate Trainer

College of Liberal Arts At-large Senator and College of Liberal Arts Senator - Marshall Student Organization - Huntington, West Virginia

(2024 - 2026)

• Interviewed by Judiciary Committee and sworn in September 2024
• Member of Campus Life Committee and Finance Committee
• Ran for Senate Spring 2025 and Spring 2026 elected two consecutive terms
• Maintained minimum of 10 community service hours per term
• Maintained minimum of 25 office hours per term
• Completed minimum of 1 resolution per term

B.A. - Political Science; minors in Constitutional Democracy and English - Marshall University (2026)

Cabell Midland High School (2023-05)