Sofia Parra
The Bronx
Summary
Dynamic leader and communicator with a proven track record at Fordham University United Student Government, adept in sustainability initiatives and leveraging Canva for impactful digital designs. Excelled in team collaboration and leadership, raising over $600 through innovative events and driving significant community engagement. Skilled in Microsoft and Google Suites, I blend hard and soft skills to achieve results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainability - Sub-Committee President
Fordham University United Student Government
Bronx
09.2024 - Current
- Lead a committee of student elected officers committed to advocating for 10K undergraduate students to improve the student experience by driving initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint of the Rose Hill student and faculty community and promote sustainability and community engagement
- Plan and execute regular Fordham Flea events, collecting student donations and reselling them to raise over $600 to support USG initiatives
Fordham Chapter - Director of Communications
She's The First
Bronx
09.2023 - Current
- Leverage Canva to design digital materials promoting club events, drive engagement and fundraising across Instagram; coordinate collaborations and club participation with campus organizations, for Fordham's chapter of a non-profit grassroots organization committed to ensuring girls everywhere are educated, respected and heard
Team Member
Fordham Gabelli School of Business Consulting Cup Challenge
Bronx
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed comprehensive financial, operational, and marketing benchmarking and competitive analysis in order to identify business challenges facing YETI as part of a semester-long consulting project
- Developed a comprehensive solution of YETI strap cooler attachments used to secure coolers onto ATVs for off-roading adventures
- Pitched the idea to a panel of experts using a 30-page PowerPoint presentation, created using visual design applications and media, and 18-page written report
Team Member
Fordham Gabelli School of Business Ground Floor
Bronx
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked as part of a team to conduct market research to identify an unmet need, develop a comprehensive integrated business plan for a new business, Trade Readz, a website exchange that allows College students to trade textbooks for a low price
- Created a 20-page PowerPoint presentation and pitched the business plan to a panel of experts
Sales Associate
Lovisa America, LLC
Bridgewater
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: An Australian franchise that sells on-trend fashion jewelry at ready-to-wear prices
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers, exceeding their expectations by demonstrating excellent knowledge of the products and styling for an Australian franchise that sells on-trend fashion jewelry at ready-to-wear prices
- Operated Remira POS system to process sales, returns and exchange transactions, and input customer information for digital marketing initiatives
- Maintained and managed floor inventory levels to ensure presentation excellence
- An Australian franchise that sells on-trend fashion jewelry at ready-to-wear prices
Front Desk Clerk/Swim Instructor
Little Dolphins Swim Academy
Bound Brook
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Instructed children aged 3-12, focusing on teaching swimming strokes and water safety techniques
- Utilized iClassPro system to schedule children into classes, take them out, and manage makeup sessions
- Triaged incoming phone calls and addressed FAQs regarding policies, classes, and schedules
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing Concentration
Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business
Bronx, NY05.2027
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
- Team collaboration
- Presentation skills
- Customer service
- Leadership team building
- Team motivation
- Sustainability initiatives
- Canva
- CapCut
- iMovie
- iClassPro
Websites
Hobbies and Interests
- Fantasy Novels
- Thrifting
- Upcycling Clothes
Accomplishments
- Dean's List Award
- Loyola Scholarship
Timeline
Sustainability - Sub-Committee President
Fordham University United Student Government
09.2024 - Current
Team Member
Fordham Gabelli School of Business Consulting Cup Challenge
09.2024 - 12.2024
Team Member
Fordham Gabelli School of Business Ground Floor
01.2024 - 05.2024
Fordham Chapter - Director of Communications
She's The First
09.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Lovisa America, LLC
07.2022 - 06.2023
Front Desk Clerk/Swim Instructor
Little Dolphins Swim Academy
06.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing Concentration
Fordham University, Gabelli School of Business
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