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Lilly Cespedes

Summary

Dynamic, detail-oriented professional with passion for creating engaging experiences. Knowledgeable in business practices & event planning with a solid foundation in marketing, advertising and social media content creation. Strongly committed to fostering a positive environment and enhancing participant experiences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Activity Leader + Social Media Management Intern

EF International Language Campus
06.2024 - Current

Activity Leader:

  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering teamwork and professional growth within the organization.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, accidents or incidents, ensuring regulatory compliance at all times.
  • Adapted quickly to unforeseen circumstances or challenges during activity sessions, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
  • Developed comprehensive presentations for upper management, highlighting key accomplishments and areas for improvement.

Social Media Management Intern:

  • Assisted in marketing efforts by creating promotional materials showcasing the Activities program benefits at EF New York.
  • Managed EF NY's social media accounts, coordinating tasks & implementing social campaigns to increase online engagement and promote the campus.
  • Developed team collaboration, by leading regular social media committee meetings and checkins.

Salon Intern

Hair Expectations
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Gained hands-on experience and academic credit through active participation in salon tasks and management.
  • Prepared and mixed color formulas for clients' hair.
  • Maintained a well-organized salon environment by managing supplies inventory and restocking when necessary.

Salon Assistant

Eco Salon
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Demonstrated professionalism with every interaction, creating a welcoming environment that encouraged repeat business from satisfied clients.
  • Offered exceptional service and support to walk-in and scheduled customers.
  • Improved efficiency of salon operations by promptly greeting clients, managing their appointments, and addressing any concerns or inquiries.
  • Prepared workstations for incoming stylists each morning, ensuring all necessary tools were clean, sanitized, and readily available.
  • Assisted stylists in achieving desired results for clients through precise shampooing, conditioning, and blow-drying techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communication & the Arts

Mercy University: School of Liberal Arts
Dobbs Ferry, NY
08-2025

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

SUNY Westchester Community College: School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Valhalla, NY
05.2024

BBA - Arts, Entertainment & Media Management

Pace University: Lubin School of Business
New York, NY

Skills

  • Technical: Microsoft 365 Office Suite, Canva, CapCut, Instagram, TikTok, Oracle, Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop)
  • Social Media Content Creation & Team Management
  • Interpersonal & Intercultural Communication
  • Leadership & Mediation

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Business Organization & Management | Managerial & Organizational Concepts | Global Business | Business Law | Interpersonal Communication | Intercultural Communication | Digital Marketing | Creative Advertising | Social Media Content Creation | Effective Presentations | Public Relations Strategies | Integrated Comm Strategies | Microeconomics | Persuasion & Consumer Culture | Elementary Japanese

Certification

  • Mental Health Training, EF New York - Summer 2025
  • CPR Training, EF New York - Summer 2025
  • Certified Model, Barbizon Modeling Agency - Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Urdu
Elementary
Japanese
Elementary

Timeline

Activity Leader + Social Media Management Intern

EF International Language Campus
06.2024 - Current

Salon Intern

Hair Expectations
09.2019 - 03.2020

Salon Assistant

Eco Salon
06.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Communication & the Arts

Mercy University: School of Liberal Arts

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

SUNY Westchester Community College: School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

BBA - Arts, Entertainment & Media Management

Pace University: Lubin School of Business
Lilly Cespedes