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work experience

marketing & operations intern

Guide Property | Seattle, WA
Jun. 2022 - Present

  • Developed marketing guidelines and templates to standardize apartment advertising company-wide

  • Streamlined the ad creation process by developing a unit ad generator in Excel

  • Centralized marketing information for over 70 properties in a spreadsheet

  • Established video tour editing standards, created branded YouTube thumbnails, and edited over 50 video tours

  • Researched Fair Housing laws pertaining to apartment marketing and implemented compliance measures 

  • Shadowed portfolio managers to observe daily operations, document SOPs, and create training materials

leasing & marketing intern

Walls Property Management | Seattle, WA
Jun. 2021 - Sep. 2021

  • Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions and redirect concerns, resulting in over 30 signed leases.

  • Responded to requests and scheduled appointments with prospective tenants for 15-25 property showings weekly.

  • Maintained a consistent ad posting schedule, regularly updating to reflect unit availability across a portfolio of 40+ properties.

  • Researched and wrote industry-relevant blog content.

  • Maintained spreadsheets for organization and reporting of leasing data.

advertising sales manager

The Thunderword | Des Moines, WA
Jan. 2019 - Apr. 2019

  • Collaborated with graphic designers and editorial staff to develop and place newspaper ads on a weekly deadline

  • Helped customers in determining print advertisement design and layout.

  • Developed sales leads and uncovered new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling.

  • Sent clients estimates of costs for advertising products or services and followed up by phone call or email.

event planner

Freelance | Normandy Park, WA
Jun. 2018 - Aug. 2018

  • Conducted initial consultation with clients to discuss event details, venue options, and other logistics to understand vision and budget.

  • Created and designed tailor-made event plans to maximize client budget and satisfaction

  • Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.

marketing intern

The Robbins Company | Kent, WA
Summers 2016, 2017, and 2018

  • Leveraged technical writing skills to create engaging and informative content for a range of social media

    platforms including Twitter, LinkedIn, and email newsletters.

  • Provided key administrative support to senior staff including organizing documentation of print advertisements and maintaining inventory of promotional products.

  • Assisted with venue selection, logistics, and planning of industry events.

education

bachelor of arts:  business administration, marketing concentration

Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA
Expected Graduation: Mar. 2023

GPA: 3.78

Beta Gamma Sigma (Top 10% of Undergraduate Class by GPA)

associate of arts:  business emphasis 

Highline College (Via Running Start) | Des Moines, WA

Graduated with Honors: Aug. 2020

GPA: 3.69
 

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