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California, United States

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

- Orchestrating a comprehensive marketing campaign from start to finish- Optimizing a strong online presence for maximum visibility & engagement through strategic social media management (primarily Instagram & LinkedIn)- Accumulated 64,000 account views on Instagram within first 30 days of school year- Representing the Career Readiness Center’s brand identity consistently across all marketing channels- Driving up audience growth & interaction through data-driven strategy

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

- Working with 6 student teams (assigned 30 mentees in a class of 135 students) in Miro, a virtual workspace- Brainstorming and problem-solving to enhance student engagement and experience- Facilitating online discussions on Canvas & providing feedback on individual assignments- Serving as a conduit for feedback to both students and the professor

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

- Led academic and professional development initiatives for the incoming class of OCOB transfer students- Selected to speak on a panel of 2 to a class of over 100+ students- Empowered 10 mentees through weekly group mentoring sessions (focuses included goal setting, major/career exploration, overcoming challenges, etc.)- Cultivated a supportive campus community by fostering connections & resource utilization

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

- Designed engaging graphics for social media marketing & advertising purposes (Facebook posts, YouTube thumbnails, SignUpGenius headers, printed flyers)- Helped orchestrate Evening with the President, Cal Poly’s Parent & Supporter Welcome Reception (2000+ attendees)- Represented Office of Commencement and Office of Parent & Family Programs at various events, strengthening Cal Poly’s brand identity- Oversaw communication channels for both offices, responding to inquiries via phone call & email; cross-departmental engagement with parents/supporters, students, and administrators

San Francisco, California, United States

- Spearheaded a social media marketing campaign for a Silicon Valley tech startup- Represented Cal Poly SLO’s campus through the avenue of TikTok- Collaborated with other interns to increase app downloads & social media engagement

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

- Promoted Cal Poly as an institution to a potential applicant- Conducted meetings with mentee 2x a month, facilitating positive academic and social engagement- Fostered college readiness & major/career exploration; walked through various application processes- Bridged access between underrepresented students and institutional resources/higher education

New York, New York, United States

- Utilized SEO tools to identify keywords relevant to assigned company and industry- Analyzed metrics to strategically categorize keywords based on search intent- Crafted 3 SEO keyword-optimized blog posts using AI content generation tools to enhance the website's search engine visibility

San Luis Obispo, California, United States

- Collaborated within a team of 6 (alongside Marketing Creative) to organize the marketing campaign behind WIB's Defining Her Future, the largest student-run conference on campus- Tailored social media outreach to boost engagement (Instagram, Facebook)- Strategized to increase attendance through in-person marketing avenues and promotional merchandise, aligned with a fixed budget

- Worked toward the store’s daily sales quota with individual cash register operations of up to $400+- Enhanced product visibility by routinely updating marketing on the sales floor (signage & marquees)- Upheld AEO standards by acquiring loyalty program signups, organizing apparel, restocking merchandise, building floorsets, etc.- Resolved customer inquiries and requests both in person or through the phone

San Mateo County, California, United States

- Planned and facilitated daily educational sessions targeted for children (aged K-5) in disadvantaged communities- Tailored sessions to current curriculum, along with what's happening in the world- Instructed a classroom of approx. 20 students at a time (1-on-1 interactions with 60+ students daily)- Provided academic mentoring and homework assistance on an extensive variety of subjects- Latest focus: taught social and emotional learning to grades 3-5

San Carlos, California, United States

- Coached in weekly summer camp sessions designed for children aged K-12- Applied previous athletic experience to develop fundamentals and life skills through basketball- Supervised and led cohorts of 8-12 children each week through athletic drills and activities

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration, Senior

Activities and Societies: Women in Business Association, Defining Her Future Conference Committee, The Women’s Network, Cru Cal Poly.

Associate In Science For Transfer - As-T, Business Administration, 3.9 Gpa

Magna Cum Laude Relevant Coursework: Business Communications, Business Information Systems, Business Law, Interpersonal Communication

Associate In Arts For Transfer - Aa-T, Economics, 3.9 Gpa

Magna Cum Laude Relevant Coursework: Business Communications, Business Information Systems, Business Law, Interpersonal Communication

Business Administration

Enrolled in miscellaneous courses to fulfill degree requirements

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Basketball (4yrs), Service Commission, UNICEF Club, Varsity Volleyball Courses: AP Language, AP.