Aria McIntosh
Lanham,MD
Summary
I am a DC based, young professional with sales and retail experience as well as marketing and event production experience. I am looking to branch into marijuana marketing and sales.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cofounder, Content Director, and Technical Advisor
Bearings Magazine and Media
2022.01 - 2022.10
- Developed marketing materials and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high-quality output, even under tight timelines or budget constraints.
- Led brainstorming sessions for innovative content ideas, resulting in unique campaigns and higher audience engagement.
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
- Networked at creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local areas.
- Conducted thorough research on musical trends and audience preferences to ensure relevant content curation.
- Developed thematic playlists for special events and occasions, creating memorable experiences for listeners.
- Enhanced listener engagement by curating diverse and appealing playlists for various music genres.
- Participated in editorial meetings, pitching story ideas, and contributing valuable input to shape overall content strategy.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify optimal pricing opportunities.
- Developed strong research skills to support well-informed opinions with accurate data and evidence.
- pitched, orchestrated, and executed several community events designed around the theme of each magazine issue
Salesperson
Rosies Posies East
2015.08 - 2020.10
- Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Enhanced store appearance by maintaining attractive merchandise displays and ensuring a clean, welcoming environment for customers.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Teacher, Assistant, and Apprentice
Words, Beats, Life Inc
2015.09 - Current
- Interviewed musicians on live radio (WPFW), Live performed a DJ set on WPFW, Assisted in the facilitation and participated in a music and culture-based podcast, Set up audio devices related to DJing and Beat Production, Independently taught essential performance and music related skills to students aged 6-18, Performed several live Dj mixing events
Education
Bachelor's degree - Communications
University of Maryland
College Park, MD05.2025
A.A General Studies -
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD05.2022
Certificate in Digital Video Editing -
Prince George's Community College
Largo, MD05.2021
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Greenbelt, MD05.2018
Skills
- Event Coordination
- Creative Strategies
- Video Editing
- Social Media Content
- Video Production
- Digital Photography
- Photo editing
- Sales skills
Qrcode
QR Code to access issues of Bearings Mag
Otherrelevantexperience
several years of working in arts education and several years of event production and DJ experience
Timeline
Cofounder, Content Director, and Technical Advisor
Bearings Magazine and Media
2022.01 - 2022.10
Teacher, Assistant, and Apprentice
Words, Beats, Life Inc
2015.09 - Current
Salesperson
Rosies Posies East
2015.08 - 2020.10
Bachelor's degree - Communications
University of Maryland
A.A General Studies -
Prince George's Community College
Certificate in Digital Video Editing -
Prince George's Community College
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
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