Karolina Martinez
Conway,SC
Summary
Dynamic leader and adept social media manager with a proven track record at Coastal Carolina University Housing and The Shepherd's Table. Excelled in fast-paced environments, enhancing community engagement and spearheading public policy research. Skilled in team collaboration and crisis management, demonstrating a strong work ethic, exceptional communication abilities, and advanced analytical and writing abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Advisor
Coastal Carolina University Housing
Conway, SC
08.2024 - Current
- Provided support and guidance to residents in order to help them adjust to college life.
- Assisted with planning and implementing campus events, programs, and activities.
- Coordinated roommate mediation sessions when necessary.
- Responded promptly and professionally to emergency situations within the residence halls.
Soup Kitchen Social Media Manager/Volunteer Member
The Shepherd's Table
Conway, SC
10.2023 - Current
- At a local soup kitchen that I volunteer at for classes, I have become a regular volunteer that feeds and cooks food for the unhoused/others and organizes their food pantry items for them
- Along with that, I help to manage their social media pages by making social media posts, keeping up with trends that would attract attention for the organization, and ensuring that the page is active with interactions with other organizations and volunteers
Women of Color Initiative Member
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
12.2022 - Current
- The Women of Color Initiative at Coastal Carolina allows me to be a part of an organization that focuses on learning how to navigate my personal, educational, and professional career as a Woman of Color
- I do this by interacting with other members and group leaders through bi-weekly meetings, summits, and workshops
Hostess/Server
Yucatan Mexican Restaurant
Sumter, SC
05.2020 - Current
- I was required to seat people, check people out at the register, take and make to-go orders, take orders from customers, bring all food and drinks to multiple tables at a time, make alcoholic drinks, and clean tables
Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
10.2024 - 04.2025
- The Edgar Dyer Institute Fellowship is a prestigious program that focuses on public policy research solutions to a topic of our choice, mine is Higher Educational Attainment among immigrants and their children
- Research will begin in the Spring Semester where we will find solutions to our public issues
Intern
Brunson Law Firm
Sumter, SC
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Analyzed criminal law cases and conducted research on relevant statutes and sentencing guidelines
- Assisted in client representation during court hearings, alongside the employer.
- Supported case preparation and client consultations by visiting clients in jail.
Student Body President
Crestwood High School
Sumter, SC
08.2021 - 06.2022
- I held tasks such as organizing events, speaking for the student body, and having a leadership role for the student government organization
Girls Soccer Team Captain
Crestwood High School
Sumter, SC
12.2021 - 05.2022
- I had to delegate situations that arose between students on the team, coordinate fundraisers with the coach, manage team members to ensure the best effort into the team, and motivate teammates during games and practices
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC05-2025
High School Diploma -
Crestwood High School
Sumter, SC06.2022
Skills
- Strong communication
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Memorization skills and the ability to retain information in a short amount of time
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to learn new tasks
- Social Media Management
- Activity planning
Awards
- Presidents List, Coastal Carolina, 22-23 school year
- Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, Coastal Carolina University
- Presidential Scholarship, Coastal Carolina University
- Honors College Scholarship, Coastal Carolina University
- Dean's Excellence Scholarship, Instate
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy
Coastal Carolina University
10.2024 - 04.2025
Resident Advisor
Coastal Carolina University Housing
08.2024 - Current
Intern
Brunson Law Firm
05.2024 - 07.2024
Soup Kitchen Social Media Manager/Volunteer Member
The Shepherd's Table
10.2023 - Current
Women of Color Initiative Member
Coastal Carolina University
12.2022 - Current
Girls Soccer Team Captain
Crestwood High School
12.2021 - 05.2022
Student Body President
Crestwood High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Hostess/Server
Yucatan Mexican Restaurant
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice
Coastal Carolina University
High School Diploma -
Crestwood High School
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