Sofia Stamati
Cleveland,OH
Summary
First-generation immigrant and the US citizen from Republic of Moldova, Eastern Europe. Polyglot undergraduate student at Kent State University with developed skills in marketing, academic research, data analysis, and project management.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Community Action Fellow
Kent State Center for Student Involvement (CSI)
08.2025 - Current
- Designed and led a yearlong research initiative under the Kent State Community Action Fellowship focused on enhancing media and digital literacy across disciplines.
- Developed a series of critical-thinking activities to help students identify misinformation, verify sources, and distinguish AI-generated news content in introductory media and journalism courses.
- Conducted faculty interviews and curriculum analysis to assess existing media literacy instruction and identify gaps in hands-on learning across Kent State’s communication programs.
- Collaborated with communication faculty to explore pilot implementation and interdisciplinary expansion of the proposed media literacy toolkit for first-year students.
Communications and Marketing Chair
Kent Student Ambassadors
05.2025 - Current
- Directed the organization’s marketing and communications strategy, managing all social media platforms and digital outreach initiatives.
- Increased follower base by over 50% (from 600 to 900+) within the first quarter through targeted campaigns and data-driven engagement tactics.
- Expanded monthly visibility by 183%, growing reach from 6K to 17K impressions, and sustaining consistent audience interaction and retention.
- Designed and executed digital and print marketing materials, including event flyers and promotional graphics, to support campus-wide initiatives.
- Developed and curated philanthropy-centered content that elevated brand image, increased event participation, and strengthened community engagement.
Student Brand Marketing Consultant
Kent State Marketing and Communications
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Collaborated with the university’s Marketing and Communications team to enhance student engagement strategies across social media platforms.
- Provided feedback and creative input on marketing campaigns to better align with student interests and campus culture.
- Analyzed social media content performance and contributed ideas for improving outreach, visual appeal, and message clarity.
- Advised on trends in student behavior and digital communication to help shape effective, relatable marketing strategies.
Restaurant Hostess
Bob Evans Restaurant
07.2025 - Current
- Greeted and seated guests promptly, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed reservation system, optimizing table assignments for efficiency.
- Assisted kitchen staff by coordinating timely food delivery to tables.
- Maintained cleanliness of entrance and waiting area to enhance guest experience.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
FABfluencer
Kent State Flash Activities Board
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Produced engaging video content to promote campus entertainment events, increasing awareness and participation.
- Managed social media promotion for events, enhancing visibility and audience engagement across platforms.
- Collaborated with event organizers to create content that effectively communicated event highlights and drove attendance.
Provost’s Leadership Researcher
Provost’s Leadership Academy
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Participated in a year-long leadership program, collaborating in a team to develop “Flash Friends,” an app designed to help students connect and make friends.
- Led statistics and data analysis for the project, providing insights to guide development and measure potential impact.
- Managed marketing and promotion efforts, creating campaigns to raise awareness and generate interest among the student body.
- Presented project findings and progress to program mentors and peers, demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and strategic communication skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio, OH05-2028
Skills
Editing & Creating: Canva, InShot, VN, CapCut
Social Media Management: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
Proficiency level - Native: English, Russian, Ukrainian
Proficiency level - Intermediate & Above: Romanian, French, Italian, German, Arabic
Undergraduate Research, Academic Research
Marketing
Teamwork and collaboration
Organizational Skills
Excellent Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Student Brand Marketing Consultant
Kent State Marketing and Communications
09.2025 - 01.2026
Community Action Fellow
Kent State Center for Student Involvement (CSI)
08.2025 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Bob Evans Restaurant
07.2025 - Current
Communications and Marketing Chair
Kent Student Ambassadors
05.2025 - Current
FABfluencer
Kent State Flash Activities Board
11.2024 - 02.2025
Provost’s Leadership Researcher
Provost’s Leadership Academy
08.2024 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Kent State University