Mary Gilden
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Mary Gilden

Mary Gilden
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EDUCATION

Clemson University Clemson, SC
Bachelor of Science in Marketing May 2023
• Life Scholarship Recipient
• GPA 3.46/4.0
Wade Hampton High School Greenville, SC
GPA: 3.85/4.00 Class of 2019
• Graduated with Honors
• Member of National Honors Society
Fine Arts Center - Public Fine Arts High School Greenville, SC
• Taken courses in: Drawing, Painting, Metalsmithing, Photography, Ceramics, and Design Class of 2019
• Received training in using Adobe suite and creating a website
Maryland Institute College of the Arts Baltimore, MD
• Trained in design, ceramic technique, kiln operation, and creating glazes Summer 2018
• 2-week classes on the ceramic technique of throwing on the wheel

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cadency Student Agency – Design Intern Clemson, SC
• Cooperated on a creative team to meet with clients and asses needs Dec. 2020 - present
• Created social media content concepts for start-up brands such as Vapor Apparel
• Analyzed customer data to find target audiences and market directly to them
Nick Ring Studios – Web Designer Greenville, SC
• Designed a professional website for a local art studio to showcase their portfolio June 2020 - present
• Facilitated a rebrand to emphasize the studios consulting capabilities and diverse project abilities
• Edited and updated archival photos of the artwork
The Smith’s Woodshop–Designer Greenville, SC
• Created the main website design as well as wrote text about the brand and products June 2020 – Nov. 2020
• Designed the brand logo and some promotional materials
• Advised social media posts
Halls Chophouse – Serving Assistant Greenville, SC
• Responsible for providing customer service in a fine dining setting April – August 2020
• Cleaned, cleared tables, refilled waters, and operated oven to make bread
• Trained to help expo line as well as host stand
• Responsible for knowing the menu and being able to make suggestions to customers
Mast General Store - Sales Associate Greenville, SC
• Experience with customer service; creating in store displays, placing holds, making transfers June 2016-Dec. 2019
• Responsible for balancing cash register, counting inventory, extensive product knowledge, helping customers find products,
• Engaged with customer base through sales, making suggestions, greeting and referring them to different departments

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & INVOLVEMENT

Delta Sigma Pi Kappa-Tau Chapter – Director of Public Relations Clemson, SC
• Represented the Kappa Tau chapter across all social media platforms including Instagram and linkedin Dec. 2020-Present
• Created numerous promotional materials using the Adobe Suite and Canva
• Scheduled posts through hootsuite and maintained a regular posting schedule in order to engage followers
College Fashionista – Community member
• Social media marketing group which fosters trendsetting and brand promotion Aug. 2019-Present
• Part of promotional programs to promote new products to young women
Chi Omega Fraternity Clemson, SC
• New Member of the Fall 2020 pledge class Fall 2020-present
Scholastic Next Generation of Artists and Writers - Gold Medalist New York, NY
• One of 3 students to accept an award for Ceramics in Carnegie Hall June 2017
• Artwork displayed in the PRATT Manhattan Gallery