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Stephen  Huffman

Stephen Huffman

Madison Heights,MI

Summary

Highly motivated student looking for an internship/ co-op opportunity within the communications field. Strong interpersonal skills and experience within the automotive industry. Proficient utilizing social media metric/tools, and high understanding of community engagement. Creative and innovative marketing and communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications & Marketing Intern

Chartwells Compass Group
09.2023 - Current

Student intern at Oakland University

  • Responsible for creating, maintaining and overseeing food related events on campus for Chartwells dining services.
  • Designing new advertising materials such as surveys, posters, flyers, menus, and raising awareness of events using Canva, CapCut, and Microsoft Office for all food services and locations throughout campus.
  • Attending in-person events representing Chartwells to promote awareness for student and faculty meal plans, surveys, and upcoming events.
  • Enhanced brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
  • Assisted in planning and executing successful promotional events, resulting in increased sales leads and brand visibility.
  • Increased social media engagement through creative content creation and consistent posting schedules.
  • Participated in company meetings to develop innovative ideas for future marketing initiatives.
  • Assisted with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and customer engagement.
  • Created media kits and utilized promotional materials to meet specific strategic initiatives.

Marketing and Intake Intern

Sunroof Express
07.2022 - 11.2022
  • Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service
  • Explained eligibility requirements, application details, payment methods and applicants' legal rights during intake assessment
  • Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments and referral information
  • Entered referrals into appropriate system based on type of referral obtained
  • Interacted with insurance providers to obtain necessary documents to complete registration
  • Determined needed and relevant interventions based on each client's cognitive abilities and current needs
  • Customer Service and Stocking

Customer Service Associate

Walmart
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
  • Answered queries and concerns and assisted customers with product selections
  • Maintained clean and organized stockroom by sweeping, mopping and removing empty boxes.

Communications /Marketing Assistant

Oakland University
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Work closely with University Communications and Marketing department to update on all print and electronic mediums to promote on campus events and student engagement
  • Collaborate with several university groups to ensure delivery of consistent messages for new students interested of their academic success and successful transition to the university
  • Created engaging content for Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram.

Sales and Marketing Intern

Continental Automotive
09.2019 - 09.2020
  • Prepared and present sales reports to management utilizing internal systems
  • Researched and developed recent sales opportunities using existing data from SAP, to develop new customers and business
  • Ensure understanding of customer needs and/or perceptions for pricing, fit, form and function
  • Supported sales team by uploading cost and pricing information in internal and external systems, such as
  • SAP and customer web-based portals {GM, Ford, Honda, Chrysler etc.)
  • Maintained and updated data such as pricing, part numbers, in internal systems
  • Purchase Order Coordination, Download POs from Customer Portals {GM, Ford,
  • Filing FCA, Honda)
  • Electronic and hard copy filing of all Customer Purchase Orders
  • Processed tooling reimbursement tracking and support to Sales Managers
  • Maintained competitor Analysis Tracking.

Member Service Specialist

Lifetime Athletic
06.2017 - 06.2020
  • Attentively and promptly respond to member needs
  • Enter sales transactions for members, including program, service, and product
  • Payments
  • Process member paperwork, including address changes, member cancellations, new members, electronic funds transfers, and payments
  • Articulate knowledge of Lifetime Fitness programs, products, services, current club events, policies, and procedure s
  • Interacts with members and guest on a continuous basis to obtain feedback about their experience in the club.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Marketing

Oakland University
Rochester, MI
06.2024

Skills

  • Creative Writing
  • Speech Writing
  • Strategy Implementation
  • Traditional Advertising and Marketing
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Internal Communications
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Evaluation of Marketing Campaigns
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Digital Advertising, Communications & Marketing
  • Event Planning
  • Project Management
  • Content Strategy
  • Content Creation
  • Proofreading
  • Brand Promotion
  • Brand Development
  • Market Research
  • Social Media Knowledge

Timeline

Communications & Marketing Intern

Chartwells Compass Group
09.2023 - Current

Marketing and Intake Intern

Sunroof Express
07.2022 - 11.2022

Customer Service Associate

Walmart
02.2022 - 07.2022

Communications /Marketing Assistant

Oakland University
01.2021 - 01.2022

Sales and Marketing Intern

Continental Automotive
09.2019 - 09.2020

Member Service Specialist

Lifetime Athletic
06.2017 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Marketing

Oakland University
Stephen Huffman