The candidate seeks a marketing position to apply their marketing degree and skills. They have a bachelor's degree in marketing from Messiah College with minors in art and sustainability. Their experience includes coordinating workshops and events as a student program manager, assisting with marketing materials for a farm, and analyzing social media and competitors for a food company. They also have leadership experience as president of their school's international and rotaract clubs.

1. Objective: Obtain a marketing position to hone my skills and make a positive impact on the organization
Education: Messiah College: May 2016 | GPA: 3.61
• Bachelor of Science in Marketing with Minors in Studio Art and Sustainability Studies
Achievements: Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Spring 2015 Dean’s List,April 2016 Student of the Month, Dorothy J. Gish Women in
Leadership Award, and Graduated with Magna Cum Laude Honors
Professional Student Program Manager: March 2015 to May 2016
Experience: The Collaboratory for Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research, Messiah College
• Coordinated and facilitated workshops (75 attendees), member recruitment, and Collaboratory-wide events
• Maintained Customer Relationship Management and Digital Asset Management software
• Managed social media accounts for the organization and executed successful email campaigns
• Directed meetings and projects of the Marketing team and the Work Assessment Talent Team (WATT)
• Designed marketing material for the Collaboratory and for project teams
• Participated in discussions involving the Collaboratory and executed new organization-wide strategies
• Maintained donor relations and conducted other logistical operations as needed.
Practicum,Ashcombe Farm and Greenhouse: Feb 2015 to May 2015
• Assisted with the designing of marketing material such as logos, t-shirts, flyers, and vehicle decals
• Analyzed the Ashcombe loyalty program and suggested methods for improvement
• Proposed ideas and methods to attract a younger customer base
• Reviewed the Ashcombe mobile app and researched ways for improvement and higher user interaction
• Designed and performed a customer survey in order to gage their thoughts and suggestions for the garden center
• Suggested methods to improve and better utilize their social media platforms
Industrial Exposure (Marketing), Fonterra Brands Lanka (PVT) LTD: Jan 2014
• Digital (social media) analysis: evaluated the performance of the company brand based on a new social media campaign
that was launched
• Competitor analysis: reported the performance of the company in regards to its competitors
Telemarketing and Public Relations,AKG Events: June 2012
• Event management experience: Handled aspects relating to telemarketing and PR for a live concert featuring
popular American musicians
Other Work Catering Services, Messiah College: Aug 2013 to May 2016
Experience: • Work study: Directed/assisted with gathering/setting up/serving for, and tearing down catered events
Campus Events, Messiah College: Aug 2012 to Aug 2014
• Work study: Prepared areas for events, and cleaned campus buildings
Leadership President:Aug 2015 to May 2016| Vice President:Aug 2014 to Aug 2015| Secretary: Aug 2013 to Aug 2014
Experience: International StudentAssociation and Missionary Kid Chapter,Messiah College
• Directed and successfully executed the International Banquet with a record attendance of 504 individuals
• Planned and facilitated the ISA/Mukappa annnual retreat (90 attendees)
• Coordinated other monthly/bi-weekly ISA/MuKappa events
• Attended Multicultural Council meetings and represented underrepresented students at Messiah
• Executed cultural awareness programs and events with other organizations at Messiah College
Committee Member, MICAH Committee, Messiah College:Aug 2015 to May 2016
• Developed policies, programming, and practices to create an inclusive and supportive environment for students
and employees from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Provided recommendations to the Diversity Committee on issues of race and ethnicity
• Reviewed the Diversity Strategic Plan and assisted with its implementation
President: Aug 2014 to May 2015 | Co-President: Aug 2013 to Aug 2014
Rotaract Club, Messiah College
• Organized member meetings and took part in volunteer service opportunities
• Attended Mechanicsburg Rotary Club meetings and participated in their activities
• Represented the club at student opportunities fairs on campus(member recruiting)
• Successfully carried out fund raising events (e.g. sale of winter gear)
Diplomatic Corps, Messiah College: Aug 2014 to May 2015
• Engaged in approving of the annual budget for the Messiah College library
• Represented the student body during events and meetings
• Recommended changes that may increase the quality and efficiency of college run operations
Peer Mentor: Fall 2013 and Fall 2014
International and Missionary Peer Advisor Program, Messiah College
• Assisted with international orientation week and met with mentees regularly to ensure a healthy transition to college
Service and Education Group Member,The Collaboratory, Messiah College: Aug 2013 to May 2015
Volunteering: Opportunities in Business and Educational Develpment (OBED)
• Developed a business curriculum to help enhance the level of employability of Myanmar refugees in Malaysia
Curator,The Oakes Museum of Natural History, Messiah College: Aug 2012 to May 2013
• Provided visitors with information about museum exhibits
Skills: Adobe Illustrator; Adobe InDesign; Adobe Photoshop; MS Word; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Access; ArcGIS
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