AARON NORTON
Waterloo,NE.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media and Communications Coordinator
Social, URJ Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute, OSRUI
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Created daily social media content with consistent content and tone.
- Increased consumer engagement through social media, garnering thousands of “likes” and over 100 new followers.
- Supported SEO initiatives to improve content, keywords and branding.
- Other responsibilities included managing another photographer, working to coordinate and capture hundreds of photos daily for community newsletters and daily uploads, as well as engaging with the larger camp community in official capacity via Facebook page.
Store Manager
Bloomington Bagel
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Worked as general employee before being promoted for good performance.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback, generating over $10,000 in revenue on busier days.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Social Media Intern
SmartBerry
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Created informative and entertaining posts for client's Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram pages.
- Developed creative and unique campaign visuals, including videos, GIFs and images, increasing daily profile views by more than 10%.
- Taught other employees how to successfully navigate and utilize social media platforms to maximize outreach and engagement.
- Researched relevant industry trends to develop engaging, topical social media content.
Overnight Camp Counselor
URJ, Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute, OSRUI
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Completed 2 summers (2019 and 2021) as live-in bunk counselor, accountable for health and safety of 8-15 young children at once, with 2-3 co-counselors of similar age.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Encouraged team performance to increase camaraderie, trust and rapport.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05.2023
Skills
- Social Media Best Practices
- Content Development
- Staff Management
- Guest Services
- Microsoft Office
- Proficient in Canva and Adobe Photoshop
- Photography and Image manipulation
- Written and oral communication
- First Aid and CPR (American Red Cross Certified)
- Child Supervision
Personal Experience
- Hoosiers for the Homeless Volunteer
- Heartland Family Service Student League Volunteer
- Advanced Proficiency Fluent in Modern Hebrew, Completed Two Different Immersion-Style Hebrew Courses
- Beginner Proficiency in German, Received an AAPPL Seal of Bi-Literacy in German in 2019
- Photojournalist and Staff Writer for My High School Student News Paper and Website
- Became a Part-Time Gardener for Multiple Clients During the COVID-19 Lockdown
References
- Beth Rodin , Director, Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute, brodin@urj.org
- Sue Aquila , Owner, Bloomington Bagel Company, sue@bbcbagel.com
- Yonathan Livne , Owner, Smartberry, 972 50-695-8449
Timeline
Social Media and Communications Coordinator
Social, URJ Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute, OSRUI
07.2023 - 08.2023
Social Media Intern
SmartBerry
06.2022 - 08.2022
Store Manager
Bloomington Bagel
03.2021 - 06.2023
Overnight Camp Counselor
URJ, Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute, OSRUI
06.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Media
Indiana University Bloomington
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