Marita's Resume
Marita Coker
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EDUCATION
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA Expected Graduation: May 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science and Social Inquiry, Minor in Africana Studies Major GPA:3.12
Relevant Coursework: Communication 2034 Visual Media, Communications 2024 Media Writing, Communications 3064 Persuasion, Communications, 3124 Interpersonal Communications
RELEVANT SKILLS & INTERESTS
Computer Software Skills: Microsoft Office products, Adobe Photoshop, and Digital SLR
Writing Skills: Research and develop content that are tailored for variety of audience and media.
Data Analysis: Ability to collect and aggregate information from multiple sources to derive meaningful information.
Communication Skills: Demonstrates high degree of confident, articulate, and excel in professional speaking abilities. Able to identify, understand and engage in classical and contemporary theories of persuasion. Understand persuasive dimensions within the context of politics, law, religion, public relations, propaganda and advertising.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ullico Inc | Marketing Intern -Silver Spring, MD June 2018- August 2018
• Analyzed Ullico’s competitors use of advertisement and created a spreadsheet to document the number of magazines and newspapers other competitors used to increase their access to daily consumers.
• Planned and prepared content for several marketing events with assistance from Senior Marketing Analyst, Property & Casualty.
• Maintained inventory of the promotional marketing items available for use by the Marketing team using MS Excel. Also, responsible to email these promotional documents to over 10 Ullico event sponsors.
• Collected quantitative and qualitative data from marketing campaigns, fundraisers and other promotional events. Managed and updated the company database for past promotional event and customer relationship management systems
Thomas D. Horne Leadership in Law Internship| Intern - Leesburg, VA May 2016- August 2016
• Introduced to the practice of criminal and civil law, the courtroom procedures, the crime scene investigation and the handling and preservation of evidence.
• Worked alongside experienced practitioners that helped provide necessary guidance for research and public speaking tactics.
• Collaborated with other students in a legal team to prepare for the prosecution of a real civil case in the Loudon County Circuit Court.
• Researched and studied the facts of a case, visited the crime scene, interviewed witnesses and experts, analyzed evidence, developed exhibits and prepared witnesses and experts for trial.
• Engaged in a mock trial amongst a jury comprised of community stakeholders and a local sitting judge.
Ullico Inc | Human Resources Intern- Silver Spring, MD June 2015- August 2015
• Updated Ullico’s internal databases with new employee information like contact details and employment forms
• Helped in coordinating new hire orientations by gathering all needed forms and handbooks needed to ensure the smooth transition of new employees to the organization.
• Used Excel to organize and update employee benefits from current to deceased employees.
• Learned the importance of employment law and compliance, especially regarding employment eligibility, confidentiality, proper maintenance of employee files, and forms management.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Brand Ambassador, Tigerlily Cancer Foundation August 2013 - Present
• Volunteered and gone door to door to solicit sponsorship support from local area businesses for the Tigerlily 5K for 10 years.
• Assisted with the set-up of The Tigerlily Breast Cancer Women’s Day on Capitol Hill on multiple occasions
• Worked the registration and welcome desk for the Tigerlily Empower Ball
• Most recently, representing Tigerlily at the Young Adults Cancer Survivor Conference in Bethesda, Maryland as one of the youngest Ambassadors for Tigerlily.
• Developed strong advocacy skills and learned how beneficial networking is for sponsor funded organizations.
Marita Coker
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EDUCATION
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA Expected Graduation: May 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science and Social Inquiry, Minor in Africana Studies Major GPA:3.12
Relevant Coursework: Communication 2034 Visual Media, Communications 2024 Media Writing, Communications 3064 Persuasion, Communications, 3124 Interpersonal Communications
RELEVANT SKILLS & INTERESTS
Computer Software Skills: Microsoft Office products, Adobe Photoshop, and Digital SLR
Writing Skills: Research and develop content that are tailored for variety of audience and media.
Data Analysis: Ability to collect and aggregate information from multiple sources to derive meaningful information.
Communication Skills: Demonstrates high degree of confident, articulate, and excel in professional speaking abilities. Able to identify, understand and engage in classical and contemporary theories of persuasion. Understand persuasive dimensions within the context of politics, law, religion, public relations, propaganda and advertising.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ullico Inc | Marketing Intern -Silver Spring, MD June 2018- August 2018
• Analyzed Ullico’s competitors use of advertisement and created a spreadsheet to document the number of magazines and newspapers other competitors used to increase their access to daily consumers.
• Planned and prepared content for several marketing events with assistance from Senior Marketing Analyst, Property & Casualty.
• Maintained inventory of the promotional marketing items available for use by the Marketing team using MS Excel. Also, responsible to email these promotional documents to over 10 Ullico event sponsors.
• Collected quantitative and qualitative data from marketing campaigns, fundraisers and other promotional events. Managed and updated the company database for past promotional event and customer relationship management systems
Thomas D. Horne Leadership in Law Internship| Intern - Leesburg, VA May 2016- August 2016
• Introduced to the practice of criminal and civil law, the courtroom procedures, the crime scene investigation and the handling and preservation of evidence.
• Worked alongside experienced practitioners that helped provide necessary guidance for research and public speaking tactics.
• Collaborated with other students in a legal team to prepare for the prosecution of a real civil case in the Loudon County Circuit Court.
• Researched and studied the facts of a case, visited the crime scene, interviewed witnesses and experts, analyzed evidence, developed exhibits and prepared witnesses and experts for trial.
• Engaged in a mock trial amongst a jury comprised of community stakeholders and a local sitting judge.
Ullico Inc | Human Resources Intern- Silver Spring, MD June 2015- August 2015
• Updated Ullico’s internal databases with new employee information like contact details and employment forms
• Helped in coordinating new hire orientations by gathering all needed forms and handbooks needed to ensure the smooth transition of new employees to the organization.
• Used Excel to organize and update employee benefits from current to deceased employees.
• Learned the importance of employment law and compliance, especially regarding employment eligibility, confidentiality, proper maintenance of employee files, and forms management.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Brand Ambassador, Tigerlily Cancer Foundation August 2013 - Present
• Volunteered and gone door to door to solicit sponsorship support from local area businesses for the Tigerlily 5K for 10 years.
• Assisted with the set-up of The Tigerlily Breast Cancer Women’s Day on Capitol Hill on multiple occasions
• Worked the registration and welcome desk for the Tigerlily Empower Ball
• Most recently, representing Tigerlily at the Young Adults Cancer Survivor Conference in Bethesda, Maryland as one of the youngest Ambassadors for Tigerlily.
• Developed strong advocacy skills and learned how beneficial networking is for sponsor funded organizations.