Samaya Telfair
La Jolla,CA
Summary
Proactive team player with a solid foundation in marketing and restaurant management. Skilled in developing brand strategies, conducting market research, and fostering positive customer interactions.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Summer Brand Marketing Intern
Merger NYC
Los angeles
2021 - Current
- Supported marketing and brand initiatives through coordination with high-profile media and fashion partners, including Sports Illustrated, and Vogue Australia.
- Assisted in developing brand messaging and positioning strategies for product launches.
- Assisted in developing press materials, including press releases, and media kits.
- Conducted media outreach to secure coverage for client events and initiatives.
- Supported social media strategies by crafting engaging content, and monitoring interactions.
Resturant Manager
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Encino, California
06.2023 - 09.2025
- Directed day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure operational efficiency, quality control, and adherence to company standards.
- Led, trained, and evaluated team members to drive performance, service excellence, and a consistent guest experience.
- Managed labor deployment, inventory control, and cash reconciliation to support financial and operational targets.
- Addressed customer concerns and operational issues with professionalism, while fostering a productive, accountable team environment.
Marketing Intern
L’Oréal USA – NYX Professional Makeup
El Segundo, California
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Supported marketing execution for NYX Professional Makeup campaigns and product launches across digital and retail channels.
- Collaborated with retail partners, including Target and Ulta Beauty, on in-store and digital initiatives.
- Conducted beauty market, trend, and competitor research to support campaign positioning.
- Assisted with influencer, social, and experiential marketing; supported cross-functional teams with presentations, and post-campaign analysis.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06-2025
Associate of Science - Business Psychology
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CASkills
- Brand messaging
- Social media strategy
- Market research
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Event promotion
Certification
Google Project Managment
Timeline
Marketing Intern
L’Oréal USA – NYX Professional Makeup
01.2025 - 07.2025
Resturant Manager
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
06.2023 - 09.2025
Summer Brand Marketing Intern
Merger NYC
2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Psychology
Santa Monica College
Associate of Science - Business Psychology
University of California, San Diego