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Education
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Zakary Luke

Seattle,WA

Summary

Driven marketing student at Washington State University with robust experience in sales operations, entrepreneurship, and digital marketing. Successfully launched and scaled a social media food business on campus, driving brand growth and generating sales through strategic product development and effective marketing campaigns. Completed a sales operations internship at ATEC Spine in San Diego, where I streamlined workflows, enhanced sales reporting, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives. Known for strong problem-solving skills, relentless curiosity, and hard work, I'm actively seeking sales or marketing positions to apply my skills and contribute to impactful results upon graduation in May 2025.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Operation Intern

ATEC Spine
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Developed a mobile app to enhance sales operations, which streamlined processes by implementing efficient workflows and data organization
  • Assisted with the creation of comprehensive reports, resulting in an improved understanding of sales trends and performance
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment on sales initiatives

Server

The Black Cypress
08.2024 - Current
  • Utilized active listening to identify customer preferences and tailor recommendations, enhancing the dining experience and fostering loyalty.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills by managing guest interactions and resolving complaints, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.

Creator

Chef Donda
12.2023 - Current
  • Founded my own cooking company called Chef Donda where I would be hired to cook for events or meal prep
  • Boosted the company’s presence with engaging social media marketing, resulting in merchandise and food sales
  • Created my own website to sell merchandise, such as my shirts, which I designed myself and negotiated pricing with manufacturers

Expo/ Prep Chef

Palisades
06.2021 - Current
  • Connection between the kitchen and the servers, making sure all the food was at standard appearance, temperature, and timing
  • Learned to be adaptable and work in fast paced high stress environments
  • Demonstrated strong time management skills by prioritizing tasks efficiently during high-pressure situations

Social Media Sales

Luke Social
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • I created my own social media sales company, selling services on all Meta platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
  • Developed my negotiation and sales strategy skills working with four-figure sales

Education

Business Marketing -

Washington State University
Pullman, WA
05.2025

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Creative Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Constantly Curious
  • Adobe Illustrator/ Photoshop
  • Microsoft Excel/ PowerPoint

Affiliations

  • Tau Kappa Epsilon Risk Manager
  • Competitive Sales Club (Washington State University, 2023)
  • Chess Club

Accomplishments

  • 1st Team All-Metro Offensive Lineman - 2019, 2020, 2021
  • 1st Team All-Metro Defensive Lineman - 2020, 2021

Certification

Certificate of Spine Knowledge, ATEC Spine ACE Program

Timeline

Server

The Black Cypress
08.2024 - Current

Creator

Chef Donda
12.2023 - Current

Sales Operation Intern

ATEC Spine
06.2023 - 08.2023

Expo/ Prep Chef

Palisades
06.2021 - Current

Social Media Sales

Luke Social
06.2020 - 03.2021

Business Marketing -

Washington State University
Zakary Luke