Maria DeMena
Laurel Hill Bible Church
GRANDRAPIDS,MI
3
Languages
3
years of professional experience
Working as a marketing and communications intern created great opportunities for design, promotional content, and organizational skills. Strong customer service skills such as multitasking and a positive attitude can contribute to successful development and execution. Committed to having relationships with coworkers and having a positive environment.
Work History
Soccer Assistant Coach Volunteer
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance child athlete performance and skills.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement and strategic adjustments.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Mentored child athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining a strong work ethic both on and off the field.
- Worked with child athletes to process disagreement and learn about forgiveness
- Taught child athletes about how to love god while doing sports
Marketing and Communications Intern
10 Months- Developed engaging marketing materials to promote school events and initiatives.
- Contributed to content creation for the school's website, improving user experience and information access.
- Did product creation for the school's store
- Helped with photo and video production and performed visual and sound editing tasks.
Apprentice Theater Director
1 Year 9 Months- Assisted Drama teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Adapted quickly to diverse classroom settings, demonstrating flexibility in approach.
- Worked under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
Service Trip Group Leader
- Built connections with local children
- Built walls, fixed houses, and cleaned local families' living spaces.
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company's mission.
- Delegated tasks strategically between members and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Facilitated workshops to promote collaborative learning among diverse groups.
English Tutor
2 Years 3 Months- Implemented engaging activities to enhance language retention and comprehension.
- Developed tailored lesson plans to meet individual student needs.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Utilized various digital tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Adapted teaching methods based on diverse learning styles and preferences.
Babysitter
10 Months- Developed age-appropriate educational games to promote learning and creativity.
- Supervised children's activities, ensuring safety and engagement during playtime.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavior.
- Enhanced childcare processes by incorporating feedback from parents and children alike.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
Education
High School Diploma
- Completed AP course in [AP 2D Art]
- Completed AP course in [AP Biology]
- Elected to [Publications Director] for [Student Council] in [2025]
- Participated as [Publications Member] for [Student Council] from [2019-2024]
- Elected Captain of [Girls Soccer Captain]
- Elected Captain of [Volleyball Vice-Captain]
- Extracurricular Activities: [Theater: Actor, Sound Team Director, Head Set Designer, Stage Crew, Director] [Yearbook Team] [3d Art Class] [Chinese Traditional Ink Painting Class]
- [Photography Club] Member
Skills
Mentoring skills
Team building
Customer service
Team collaboration
Multitasking skills
Deadline management
Creative direction
Adobe creative suite
Digital publishing
Digital illustration
Positive attitude
Motivational skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Soccer Assistant Coach Volunteer
Laurel Hill Bible Church
08.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Service Trip Group Leader
LifePlus Worldwide Learning
02.2026 - 02.2026Read More
Marketing and Communications Intern
Wuhan Yangtze International School
08.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Apprentice Theater Director
Wuhan Yangtze International School
09.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Babysitter
Myself
08.2024 - 06.2025Read More
English Tutor
Myself
10.2023 - 01.2026Read More
Wuhan Yangtze International School
High School Diploma
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