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India Gorham

West Orange,NJ

Summary

Creative and results-driven professional with a strong background in fashion/beauty and administrative brand work. Savvy in event coordination, social media strategy, and content creation. Leveraged vendor partnerships and innovative storytelling to elevate brand presence and audience engagement, growing a new TikTok account to over 4,000 followers.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Events Coordinator

West Orange Recreation Department
09.2024 - Current
  • Spearheading detailed event plans, including timelines, schedules, and budgets
  • Coordinating with vendors for catering, decorations, audiovisual equipment, venues, and other services
  • Researching, booking, and coordinating with venues based on event requirements
  • Securing necessary permits, insurance, and approvals for events
  • Designing and distributing promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, and invitations.
  • Overseeing the setup and breakdown of the event, ensuring everything is in place
  • Assigning duties and ensuring everyone understands their responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and event staff
  • Address the needs of the public and vendors

Social Media Manager

Gretaer Praise Temple COGIC
08.2023 - Current
  • Responded to audience inquiries and feedback to enhance audience satisfaction and brand reputation
  • Monitored social media metrics to assess campaign effectiveness and guide future initiatives
  • Fostered relationships with followers to cultivate a loyal online community
  • Designed comprehensive social media strategies that aligned with overall marketing goals
  • I do live recordings on Facebook to capture key messages
  • Created and spearheaded the Facebook, Tiktok & Instagram accounts and developed engaging content that increased engagement and followers count
  • Created multiple viral videos on a new Tiktok account, leading to over 4,000 followers (@greaterpraisetemplecogic)
  • Develop and executed comprehensive marketing strategies to promote events
  • Created and managed job postings on Indeed for the company

Content Creator - Per Diem

Camille Rose
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed engaging content by researching trending topics and audience interests
  • Analyzed engagement metrics to refine content strategies for improved performance
  • Produced paid engaging video content for the company to promote products and drive customer engagement
  • Submitted content for the company within the platform GRIN to get ads approved

Digital Media Assistant

Forrest & Blake Advertising
06.2021 - 01.2025
  • Monitored industry trends, staying current on best practices in order to make informed recommendations for improvement opportunities
  • Managed and responded to clients’ reviews on Facebook, CarGurus, GoogleMyBusiness, Yelp and DealerRater
  • Prepared comprehensive analytic reports for clients, analyzing data and key metrics
  • Captured and compiled monthly screenshots of advertisements for data reports
  • Created content/ads for clients for each month and boosted them through Facebook Ads Manager
  • Created and published engaging organic content for clients
  • Performed administrative duties such as handling emails and sending client invoices weekly and monthly
  • Managed clients paid ad budgets for Facebook totaling in $500
  • Submitted documents for auto dealer Co-op programs to ensure dealerships receive funds back to them

Model

Lamia Co.
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Adapted quickly to changing environments for continued professionalism under pressure
  • Promoted products and services by posing for a live fashion show, and photo shoot
  • Showcased diverse clothing styles in a runway show, contributing to successful product launches and sales growth
  • Fostered positive relationships with designers, makeup artists, and photographers, creating collaborative work environment
  • Adapted to diverse modeling requirements, from runway to print, showcasing versatility

Public Relations Intern

National Society of Collegiate Scholars
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Provided professional phone assistance to members, addressing inquiries, resolving issues and ensuring a positive customer experience
  • Performed email marketing geared to prospects and members
  • Recorded data from chats, phone calls and emails in the platform Box which allowed the company to see the analytics from week to week
  • Consistently maintained a 5-star rating for providing exceptional customer service and support via live chat
  • I worked in the platform Salesforce to gather information related to members

Public Relations & Development Intern

Spectrum 360
10.2019 - 12.2019
  • Supported cross-functional teams by facilitating information sharing and collaboration
  • Assisted in event logistics for annual fundraisers, resulting in increased community engagement and support
  • Provided valuable administrative support, handling tasks such as data entry and client outreach
  • I coordinated all direct mail efforts
  • Contributed to the management and creation of special events
  • Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies to promote events, utilizing traditional media channels (tv, radio) and contacting government officials to maximize reach and engagement
  • Developed compelling pitch letters to send to reporters and editors communicating key messages
  • I designed eye-catching flyers using Canva to effectively promote events

Retail Sales Associate

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
12.2018 - 12.2018
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers
  • Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed
  • Enhanced store appearance and shopping experience with meticulous shelf organization and cleanliness
  • Participated in periodic inventory counts to maintain accurate stock levels
  • Assisted customers in the fitting room ensuring a seamless shopping experience

Retail Sales Associate

Windsor Store
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs
  • I assisted customers in curating and selecting pieces that suited their personal style and preferences
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies
  • Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed
  • Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Kean University
Union, NJ
05-2020

Skills

  • Vendor negotiation
  • Customer service
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Social media management
  • Photo and video editing
  • Content creation
  • Event management
  • Facebook and Instagram
  • Facebook ads
  • CRM management
  • Facebook & Google analytics
  • Wardrobe styling
  • Data Reporting
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Invoice processing
  • Administrative support

Interests

  • Fashion Executive Assistant
  • Beauty Executive Assistant
  • Lifestyle Executive Assistant
  • Fashion/Beauty Social Media Marketing
  • Influencer Marketing

Timeline

Special Events Coordinator

West Orange Recreation Department
09.2024 - Current

Social Media Manager

Gretaer Praise Temple COGIC
08.2023 - Current

Content Creator - Per Diem

Camille Rose
08.2023 - Current

Model

Lamia Co.
11.2021 - 12.2021

Digital Media Assistant

Forrest & Blake Advertising
06.2021 - 01.2025

Public Relations Intern

National Society of Collegiate Scholars
05.2020 - 08.2020

Public Relations & Development Intern

Spectrum 360
10.2019 - 12.2019

Retail Sales Associate

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
12.2018 - 12.2018

Retail Sales Associate

Windsor Store
09.2017 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Kean University
India Gorham