Emma Gehris
Summary
College of Charleston Marketing and Hospitality and Tourism Management student passionate about creative marketing strategies and brand experiences. Competent in digital marketing, social media, and campaign execution. Looking for professional growth opportunities in the areas of consumer engagement and marketing strategy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Marketing and Events Intern
Charleston Literary Festival
Charleston, SC
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Designed graphics to promote events with less visibility through email advertisements and social media platforms
- Enhanced customer outreach by showcasing authors' accomplishments on infographics, increasing attendance
- Researched target audiences to ensure events reached desired customer bases
- Organized musicians, car services, hair and makeup for artists for reception and literary events, accessing several vendors, choosing the one that best met the company's needs
Marketing Intern
Eie Environments
Reading, PA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed digital marketing strategy, increasing social media engagement by 236% in three months
- Redesigned a physical marketing asset to improve efficiency and modernize the brand within a certain budget
- Implemented SEO strategies to increase website traffic, optimized landing pages for better user experience, and reallocated media funding between social media platforms
- Enhanced company growth and awareness by publicizing new projects via social media and email listservs
Marketing Intern
Sustainable Living Guide
Austin, TX
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Created detailed marketing templates for Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and email advertisements for a startup company, specifying optimal posting times, desired video lengths, and ideal verbiage for each platform
- Developed social media strategy focused on building and developing brand equity for future campaigns
- Analyzed competitors' social media accounts to understand and implement efficient market strategies
- Managed a team of five to execute and launch new social media campaigns, ensuring alignment with objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
The College of Charleston
Charleston, SC05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management
The College of Charleston
Charleston05-2025
Study Abroad -
Lorenzo de Medici
Florence, Italy05.2023
Skills
- Digital marketing
- Project management
- Social media strategy
- Adobe creative suite
- Creative storytelling
Professional Development Affiliations
- Tour Guide, The College of Charleston, Charleston, SC, 09/01/23, Present
- Catering Supervisor, Oak View Group, Charleston, SC, 03/01/25, 04/30/25
- Food and Beverage Leadership Trainee, Oak View Group, Charleston, SC, 06/01/24, 03/31/25
Timeline
Marketing and Events Intern
Charleston Literary Festival
10.2023 - 11.2023
Marketing Intern
Eie Environments
06.2023 - 08.2023
Marketing Intern
Sustainable Living Guide
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
The College of Charleston
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management
The College of Charleston
Study Abroad -
Lorenzo de Medici
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