Lucy Gardner
Washington,DC
Summary
Motivated student working toward BA in Political Communication and Psychological & Brain Sciences. Possess experience in Social Media Content Creation & Strategy and Community Building. Proven success working within fast-paced environments, working well independently as well as collaboratively. Adept at managing multiple projects while producing successful outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Orientation Leader for Orientation, Class-Year, & Families Programs
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced student orientation experience by organizing and facilitating interactive activities and icebreakers.
- Ensured student success by providing resources, guidance, and support throughout the orientation process.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills by fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among new students.
- Served as a positive role model for incoming students, promoting a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.
Community Engagement Advisor
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
05.2024 - Current
- Developed strong connections with students through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Ensured student success by providing resources, guidance, and support throughout the orientation process.
- Assisted with transition to college life by providing one-on-one support.
- Assisted new students with course registration and academic advising, streamlining their transition to college life.
Student Coordinator for Orientation, Class-Year, & Families Programs
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
02.2024 - Current
- Researched events and places to create logistics & facilitation guides for District Connections
- Proposed and planned various events, programs, & District Connections trips while managing university funds
- Collaborated with other student coordinators to generate trip and class year program event ideas
- Designed promotional items for class year program events.
Community Engagement Assistant-Community Services & Support
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
01.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with the Resident Director to design administrative processes for ordering office supplies while managing university funds
- Created an engaging residence hall environment through communications content for multiple residence halls and a community of thousands of students
- Provided resources and emergency assistance to residents
- Fostered inclusivity through visual graphics that conveyed themed identity-based content monthly
- Collaborated with other student leaders to create and implement passive educational opportunities based on established learning outcomes via bulletin board content.
Shift Manager
PLAYA BOWLS
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Effectively manages store operations and team performance, maintaining exceptional service quality
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Monitored inventory levels closely, maintaining optimal stock availability while minimizing waste and costs.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
Social Media Specialist
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Redesigned and implemented a unique social media strategy for event marketing that resulted in continuous accumulation of hundreds of student followers, increased event attendance, and increased class enrollment
- Created a branding theme and layout to design graphics for all social media platforms and posters to promote events, gender equality curriculum, and information from bi-weekly newsletters
- Wrote bi-weekly newsletters about events, various related topics, and new curriculum to hundreds of GW community members.
Social Media Intern
LISA DIAZ NASH FOR SAN MATEO CITY COUNCIL
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Contributed to election victory by designing posters, flyers, banners, and graphics for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to garner support from district voters, resulting in a winning election, increased social engagement, and a gaining of hundreds of followers
- Redesigned campaign website with new endorsements and media (photos, graphics, videos) when necessary to enhance voters' experience and provide easy navigation.
Crew Member
PANERA BREAD
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Supported inventory management efforts by accurately tracking stock levels and reporting low supplies to supervisors.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
Social Media Manager
PLAYA BOWLS
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed and executed an effective social media strategy, gaining 600 Instagram followers in 3 months and promoting new location
- Created high-quality visual content that enhanced social media engagement and supported business growth.
Paid Intern
LYNN'S ABSOLUTE WIRELESS
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Successfully organized and managed 3 clients' social media accounts, ensuring a cohesive online presence
- Produced and edited visual content that effectively showcased clients' products/services
- Created visually compelling promotional materials that achieved a 50% increase in social media engagement, boosting client visibility and interaction.
Crew Member
FRUTTA BOWLS
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
Restaurant Crew Member
SPRING LAKE BATH & TENNIS CLUB
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Successfully managed food prep and cashier duties, contributing to smooth daily operations
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by anticipating and meeting regular members' needs
- Consistently maintained a clean and inviting snack bar, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards
- Committed to a full-time schedule of 40 hours a week, showing reliability and dedication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Communication and Psychological & Brain Sciences
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC12.2024
High School Diploma -
COLTS NECK HIGH SCHOOL
Colts Neck, NJ06.2021
Skills
- Social Media Strategy
- Social Media Content
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Strategy
- Community Outreach
- Peer Mentoring
- Team Leadership
- Event Planning
- Campus Knowledge
- Student Support
- Collaborative Mindset
- Video Production
Websites
Pronouns
she/her
Ambassadorship Experience
HOLLISTER - Hollister Insider
08/2023 - Present
- Participated in fashion focus groups and provided feedback on marketing tactics and quality of products
- Promoted Hollister products through posts to multiple social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat)
- Filmed, edited, and published social media content promoting new products monthly
ON CAMPUS NATION-SAVAGE X FENTY BY RHIANNA - Campus Ambassador
08/2023 - 12/2023
- Promoted Savage x Fenty clothing, accessories, and events to GW students and people in the Washington, DC area
- Filmed, edited, and published 3 Instagram stories, 2 In-Feed Instagram posts, and 2 TikTok videos monthly
- Recorded and submitted progress reports bi-weekly and analytics for social media posts monthly
- Amplified brand awareness through campus outreach and distributing 500 promotional flyers
INTERN QUEEN-UBER EATS - Campus Ambassador
08/2023 - 12/2023
- Promoted Uber Eats app and discount codes to GW students and people in the Washington, DC area
- Amplified brand awareness through campus outreach and flyering
- Organized and led on-campus events
LA COLOMBE COFFEE ROASTERS - Campus Ambassador
02/2023, 12/2023
- Arranged a tabling event to promote La Colombe Ready-to-Drink Lattes at school events
- Promoted La Colombe products to GW students and people in the Washington, DC area
- Published 6 Instagram story posts every month, 2 Instagram feed posts, and 1 TikTok post promoting La Colombe Ready-to-Drink Lattes in a fun, aesthetically pleasing manner
Leadership Experience
THE WOMEN'S NETWORK-GW - Vice President of Marketing
05/2023 - Present
- Supervised a team of 5 marketing coordinators to create graphics for the Instagram page that promoted chapter events and boosted engagement with club members
- Arranged and led weekly marketing meetings with marketing coordinators
- Organized a social media calendar/posting schedule in coordination with marketing coordinators and executive board members' schedules and chapter events
- Collaborated with marketing coordinators by providing constructive feedback on social media posts to create a cohesive, aesthetic Instagram feed
THE GW LOCAL - Writer/Reporter
09/2022 – Present
- Studied trends in student life to write and publish articles on university student blog about student life, studying techniques, and mental health awareness
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, School of Media & Public Affairs - Peer Mentor/Ambassador
08/2022 – Present
- Guided first-year students through their first year of college by arranging meetings to discuss any questions about their major, SMPA, or college life in general
- Assembled documents with different resources to help with adjusting to college, class registration, and understanding major requirements
- Administered school building tours and spoke at panels for prospective students about SMPA
- Assisted with promoting the school and program on Instagram
GW DISTRICT CONNECTIONS - Tour Guide
08/2022 – Present
- Guided first-year students on different group trips to various locations throughout the DMV area so they can familiarize themselves with Washington, DC
- Provided information about campus living and university culture while mentoring first-year students
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Technical Skills
- Canva
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Wix.com
- LinkTree
- Social Media (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter)
- Google Suite
- IMovie
- Panasonic CX-350 4K
- Nikon D-3300 DSLR
- MyEmma
- MailChimp
Hobbies and Interests
- Finding the best boba in DC
- Jackie Kennedy
- Astrology
- Spotify playlist snob
- Pinterest boards
- Jersey bagels
Timeline
Orientation Leader for Orientation, Class-Year, & Families Programs
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
05.2024 - Current
Community Engagement Advisor
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
05.2024 - Current
Student Coordinator for Orientation, Class-Year, & Families Programs
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
02.2024 - Current
Social Media Specialist
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
11.2022 - 05.2023
Social Media Intern
LISA DIAZ NASH FOR SAN MATEO CITY COUNCIL
05.2022 - 11.2022
Community Engagement Assistant-Community Services & Support
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
01.2022 - Current
Crew Member
PANERA BREAD
12.2021 - 09.2022
Paid Intern
LYNN'S ABSOLUTE WIRELESS
06.2021 - 08.2021
Shift Manager
PLAYA BOWLS
08.2020 - 08.2023
Social Media Manager
PLAYA BOWLS
06.2020 - 08.2022
Crew Member
FRUTTA BOWLS
04.2019 - 06.2020
Restaurant Crew Member
SPRING LAKE BATH & TENNIS CLUB
06.2018 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Communication and Psychological & Brain Sciences
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
COLTS NECK HIGH SCHOOL
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