Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Awards
Publications
Community Involvement
Timeline
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Samantha Parra

North Plains,OR

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate & Public Relations Assistant

Lucia Isabel Collection
03.2023 - Current
  • Created promotional graphics for stores sales & special events.
  • Assist with Social Media Content
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.

Marketing & Media Intern

Hillsboro School District
01.2023 - Current

Assisted Small Business owners with their Marketing Needs this included

  • Helped with planning and hosting of marketing events.
  • Contributed to mock-ups, web design, and social media content.
  • Designed and presented social media campaign ideas.
  • Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing channels.
  • Created content strategies for digital media.
  • Branded Small Businesses setting them up with color schemes, fonts and professional photos
  • Presented presentations to city leaders and staff, practicing public speaking and networking


Small Business Owner

Rosetastic Designs
08.2022 - Current
  • I hand make Jewelry, Accessories and Clothing pieces
  • Create unique creative designs that follow my business branding and audience.
  • Conferred with customers about jewelry preferences and sizing requirements to understand needs or create customized pieces.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Participated in business events, conferences and pop up markets to promote products and network with business owners & prospective customers.
  • Designed and launched my own website

Barista at Ground Up Coffee Shop

Hillsboro School District
02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
  • Interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
  • In charge to keep adequate supply on hand. Managing stock, keeping track of expirations and contacting our vendors to order more stock ahead of time.
  • Repaired minor issues and maintained espresso equipment and coffee machines for smooth functioning.

Public Relations Assistant

Beach Pace Campaign For Washington County Chair
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Reviewed and used data to make recommendations to improve campaign performance, media touchpoints and journey.
  • Utilized e-mail, social media, radio and TV to highlight election campaign.
  • Assisted in writing engaging and creative press releases on social media for each promotion.
  • Collected performance data on each social media account to better plan future posts
  • Helped promote events, donating and volunteering activities that related with the campaign.
  • Photographed and filmed content throughout political campaign.

Education

Associates of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) - Business Marketing And Government

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
09.2024

High School Diploma -

Glencoe High School
Hillsboro, OR
06.2024

Skills

  • Design - Graphic Design, Photography, Drawing
  • Customer Service
  • Public Relations and Sales
  • Networking
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Analytics and Metrics
  • POS Systems
  • Social Media - Content, Editing, Trends, Platforms

Awards

Distinguished Youth Award 2022 - By Washington County Chamber of Commerce

Recognized for my volunteerism, community engagement and schooling efforts. Was awarded a years worth membership with the chamber for my business Rosetastic Designs.


Publications

Recognized and written about by Pamplin Media. One of the 2022 Amazing Kids. Story highlighted extracurricular activities, volunteerism, fundraising and the growth of Rosetastic Designs.

Community Involvement

Apart of the Hillsboro Cities Youth Advisory Committee YAC- Learn more about city engagement and policy related issues. Apart of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee.


Apart of Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Latino Business Advisory Council LBAC - Stand as a youth to bring in students and young professionals perspective. Practice outreach and engagement within the Latino community. Providing resources to help small business owners.


Have volunteered and participated with Hillsboro Police Department, Downtown Hillsboro Partnership and Washington County Chamber of commerce in event assistance and outreach for the community.


Have volunteered to work with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce in assisting future politicians. Specifically how to use Social Media as a tool throughout their campaign .

Timeline

Sales Associate & Public Relations Assistant

Lucia Isabel Collection
03.2023 - Current

Marketing & Media Intern

Hillsboro School District
01.2023 - Current

Small Business Owner

Rosetastic Designs
08.2022 - Current

Barista at Ground Up Coffee Shop

Hillsboro School District
02.2022 - 09.2022

Public Relations Assistant

Beach Pace Campaign For Washington County Chair
02.2022 - 05.2022

Associates of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) - Business Marketing And Government

Portland Community College

High School Diploma -

Glencoe High School
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