This document provides biographical information on Rachel Dadas, including her education, study abroad experience in Australia, internship at Target, research with The Link Group, involvement with the American Marketing Association and Fisher College of Business programs, and volunteer experiences both in the US and Australia. Rachel is expected to graduate from The Ohio State University in December 2015 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with specializations in Logistics Management and Marketing. During her time at Ohio State, she studied abroad at Curtin University in Australia and completed internships at Target and a research assistant role with The Link Group.
1. Local Address:
285 East 15th Avenue #203
Columbus, Ohio 43201
Rachel Dadas
Dadas.6@osu.edu
216-644-8138
Permanent Address:
12210 Oak Park Boulevard
Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125
EDUCATION:
The Ohio State University: Fisher College of Business, GPA: 3.26 Expected Graduation: December 2015
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Specializations: Logistics Management and Marketing
Garfield Heights High School: GPA: 3.9 Graduated: June 2011
STUDYABROAD:
Curtin University: Study Abroad in Perth, Western Australia February 2014 – July 2014
Spent 6 months in Australia studying International Business, Marketing and Logistics
Collaborated with students from various cultural backgrounds on semester-long projects
Capstone project was a feasibility study on taking a real Australian company international for the first time
Gained a better understanding for different cultures and became more globally competent in international business
Courses: International Marketing, International Management, Operations & Materials Management, and Australian Studies
INTERSHIP&RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Target Columbus, Ohio
Executive Stores Intern – Human Resources department June 2013 – August 2013
Maximized sales and profits for the store by creating self-initiated projects to promote team involvement
Managed the store, team, and processes as leader-on-duty and held responsible for managerial duties during that shift
Boosted district rankings in the human resources department by innovating new ways to get tasks done more efficiently
Responsible for leading by example to promote great guest service and team member satisfaction
Trained on every position at the store such as cashier, sales floor team, logistics, operator, stock team, advertisement, etc.
The Link Group Columbus, Ohio
Student Research Assistant July 2014
Conducted marketing research at Journey’s shoe stores for over 20 hours
Monitored consumer shopping behaviors and administered surveys to collect customer feedback
Research results were used to help identify why customers were trying products without purchasing them
ACTIVITIES,INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP:
American Marketing Association: August 2014 – present
Vice President of Marketing and Promotions September 2011 – April 2013
Marketed upcoming meetings and events to AMA members, Fisher community and Ohio State students
In charge of attendance, email list serve and sending out weekly emails about events and meetings
Organized volunteer trips with members and executive board to places such as the Mid-Ohio Food Bank
Responsible for maintaining finances to order food and refreshments for all meetings and events
Fisher Peer Mentor Program: Mentor August 2014 – present
Proctor & Gamble Leadership Advantage Camp October 2014
Selected to participate in an all-day interactive seminar on leadership and worked in groups on a real P&G case study
Future CAMP (Columbus Advertising and Marketing Powwow) Seminar March 2012 & March 2015
Fisher Forward: Mentor, formerly a Mentee October 2011 – May 2013
Fisher Citizenship Program: Graduate October 2011 – May 2012
Attended events on Professionalism, Civic Responsibility, Global Awareness and Diversity Appreciation
VOLUNTEEREXPERIENCE:
Fisher CARES September 2011 – present
Mid-Ohio Food Bank: sorted through donated items, packed boxes to be delivered, reclamation, and repacked meats
Faith Mission: prepared and served meals to men at the homeless shelter
Recipe for Good September 2014 – present
Community service group focusing on providing meals for homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and food banks
Curtin Volunteers! March 2014 – June 2014
Planted trees, cleared shrubbery, and organized gardening materials for an environmental restoration project