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Madison, New Jersey, United States

• Collaborated with the Marketing Manager to plan and execute dining program initiatives, including event organization and promotional campaigns.
• Created marketing materials, signage, and digital content to effectively communicate with the campus community.

Madison, New Jersey, United States

• Conducts engaging, weekly campus tours for groups of 1-20 prospective students and families, offering a personalized and informative experience while addressing questions and concerns.
• Provides accurate guidance and campus navigation for prospective and admitted students and their families, ensuring a seamless visit experience.
• Facilitated organization events, including workshops, seminars, and social activities, fostering community building among new students and their families.
• Supported large-scale university events such as Open Houses and Admitted Student Days by collaborating with the Admissions team to manage crowds and streamline event operations.

Madison, New Jersey, United States

• Creates engaging content for the department’s social media pages, including news articles and visual materials, to support communication and outreach efforts.
• Assists with event setup and logistical coordination to ensure successful execution of departmental events.
• Represents the Department of Business in interactions with students, faculty, and external stakeholders.

Madison, New Jersey, United States

• Collaborates with the team to produce engaging content for social media which showcases campus life and events, ranging from short clips to longer videos.
• Brainstorms content ideas which align with current trends, connects with prospective students, and promotes the university's brand.

Madison, New Jersey, United States

• Serves as a ZeeMee influencer for the Admissions department, supporting prospective and admitted students in their transition to university life.
• Follows a weekly posting schedule which includes campus photos, icebreakers, event reminders, and poll questions to engage with ZeeMee community.
• Hosts live events by executive agendas prepared by supervisors to foster interaction and build excitement about campus life.
• Addresses student questions and concerns on the platform, providing personalized insights and information about Drew University.

Madison, New Jersey, United States

• Collaborated with the Digital Initiatives Manager to enhance digital competencies and critically engage with tools and methods for research and publication.
• Assisted faculty and students with in-class projects, offering consultations and guidance on digital humanities tools and applications.
• Utilized digital tools like Storiiies, TimelineJS, and ArcGIS StoryMaps to support project-based learning and create engaging, interactive narratives.

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

• Assists management with store operations, including effective inventory counts, loss prevention practices, and ensuring visual and operational standards are consistently upheld.
• Supervises and delegates tasks to associates, providing constructive performance feedback and fostering a strong selling culture to drive profitability and enhance guest loyalty.
• Processes transactions, returns, and daily business logs accurately while overseeing cash-handling procedures, preparing deposits, and ensuring compliance with financial policies.
• Supports management in attainment of sales goals by actively promoting company programs and services, handling omni-channel orders, and resolving inventory discrepancies.

Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States

• Delivered exceptional customer services by promptly addressing guest inquiries, recommending products, and promoting company services, including product warranties, trade-in programs, and loyalty memberships.
• Maintained an organized and visually appealing store environment.

Madison, New Jersey, United States

• Gathered information through research and interviews, attended events to get firsthand details for articles, and captured photos to complement articles.
• Crafted compelling & well-researched articles, adhering to the newspaper's journalistic standards and editorial guidelines.

Madison, New Jersey, United States

• Earned promotion to Staff Writer after publishing four consecutive articles, showcasing consistency and adherence to editorial standards.

Madison, New Jersey, United States

• Serves as a liaison between the senior class and university administration, ensuring effective communication and advocacy.
• Upholds the responsibilities outlined in the Constitution, Bylaws, and Senate guidelines to enhance student engagement and campus initiatives.
• Collaborates with fellow senators to legislate resolutions.

Madison, New Jersey, United States

• Reviews and approvals proposals for new student organizations, in addition to conducting annual reviews of active student clubs & organizations.
• Reviews and approves yearly budget & funding requests to student organizations while maintaining neutrality in the decision-making, regardless of personal beliefs & viewpoints.
• Ensures inclusivity in events funded by the organization.

Madison, New Jersey, United States

• Internship facilitated via Riipen platform in the classroom over the course of the Spring 2024 semester.
• Developed compelling value propositions and identified unique selling points for product-market alignment.
• Conducted thorough market research to validate business ideas and assess customer needs.
• Analyzed market definitions, competitive landscapes, and broader market dynamics.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Marketing & Business, Senior

Activities and Societies: • Senior Senator, CLA Student Government • Budgets and Organizations Board (BOB), CLA Student Government •.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Business

Activities and Societies: • American Honors Program • The National Society of Leadership and Success • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (Iota.

High School Diploma, Process Technology

Activities and Societies: • Gold Medal in SkillsUSA presentation for Process Technology• 4.1941 Cumulative GPA • Rank 5 out of 147 in.