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Julia Tesfay

Santa Cruz,CA

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Desired Job Title

Member Services Coordinator & Radio HostCo-Steward & Community Garden InternShift LeadMarketing & Strategy Intern

Work Type

Part TimeFull Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybridOn-Site
Location: Santa Cruz, CASan Francisco, CA
Open to relocation: Yes

Summary

Motivated professional eager to embrace new challenges. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently and rapidly acquire new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Member Services Coordinator & Radio Host

KZSC 88.1 FM
09.2024 - Current
  • Host and produce a weekly radio show focused on indie, folk, and alternative music, curating playlists and writing original show scripts.
  • Coordinate community outreach efforts and assist with on-air programming and station events.
  • Support website and social media content updates to promote programming and highlight local artists.
  • Help manage programming logistics and scheduling for over 40 student DJs and station staff.
  • Engage with listeners, donors, and community members to support station operations and audience growth.

Co-Steward & Community Garden Intern

BLM Garden
Santa Cruz, CA
11.2023 - Current
  • Manage planting, harvesting, composting, and garden maintenance tasks in collaborative team environments.
  • Manage planting, harvesting, composting, and garden maintenance tasks in collaborative team environments.
  • Contributed to workshops on Black agricultural histories, sustainability, and equitable food systems to raise awareness and foster community dialogue.
  • Supported sustainable gardening initiatives that promoted food justice, environmental education, and community engagement.

Shift Lead

Poke House
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2024 - 04.2026
  • Train and mentor new employees on operations, customer interaction, and opening/closing procedures.
  • Support team coordination and problem-solving during high-volume shifts.
  • Deliver efficient customer service in a fast-paced food service environment while maintaining food safety and quality standards.
  • Handled cash register operations and processed customer transactions accurately.
  • Assisted with inventory tracking and cash handling, supporting smooth daily operations.

Marketing & Strategy Intern

Dusk Studios Marketing Agency
Cape Town, South Africa
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Assisted with copywriting, influencer outreach, and digital marketing initiatives that contributed to a 25% increase in engagement across select campaigns.
  • Developed campaign strategies and created content for clients in music and entertainment industry.
  • Conducted social media trend analysis and audience research to inform creative direction and brand positioning.
  • Coordinated with production and creative teams on brand shoots, campaign planning, and client pitches.
  • Contributed to UX and workflow improvements for internal strategy and content planning systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science with AI/HCI focus

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06-2026

Skills

  • Brand Marketing
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Copywriting
  • Content creation
  • Podcast production
  • Data marketing
  • UX Research
  • Data Visualization
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Google Workspace
  • Notion
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Locations

  • San Jose, CA
  • Santa Cruz, CA

Certifications Skills Interests

Brand Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Copywriting, UX Research, Data Visualization, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace, Notion, Radio broadcasting, music curation, creative tech, sustainable design, travel

Websites

Timeline

Marketing & Strategy Intern

Dusk Studios Marketing Agency
06.2025 - 09.2025

Member Services Coordinator & Radio Host

KZSC 88.1 FM
09.2024 - Current

Shift Lead

Poke House
01.2024 - 04.2026

Co-Steward & Community Garden Intern

BLM Garden
11.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science with AI/HCI focus

University of California, Santa Cruz

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