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, streamlining workflows, enhancing sales reporting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives. Known for strong problem-solving skills, relentless curiosity, and hard work. Actively seeking sales or marketing positions to apply skills and contribute to impactful results upon graduation in May 2025.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Creator
Chef Donda
12.2023 - Current
- Founded and operated a personal cooking business specializing in pop-up events, private catering, and custom meal prep for clients.
- Averaged $950 in gross revenue per pop-up while maintaining a 60% profit margin, demonstrating strong cost control and pricing strategy.
- Increased brand visibility and engagement through strategic social media marketing, directly boosting food and merchandise sales.
- Designed and launched a branded merchandise line, creating a website to sell products like custom-designed shirts and negotiating pricing with manufacturers.
Sales Operation Intern
ATEC Spine
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed mobile apps 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.
Expo/ Prep Chef
Palisades
06.2021 - 08.2024
- 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.
Risk Manager
Tau Kappa Epsilon
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Overseeing all the risk aspects of the chapter activities to ensure all 120+ members well-being and safety.
- Reduced operational risks by implementing robust risk management strategies and procedures.
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.
- Developed effective communication skills while managing relationships with 10+ clients simultaneously
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing
Washington State University
Pullman, WA05.2025
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Work Ethic
- Creative Thinking
- Leadership
- Customer Relations
- Constantly Curious
- Microsoft Excel/ PowerPoint
Certification
- Certificate of Spine Knowledge: ATEC Spine ACE Program
- HubSpot Certified: Social Media Marketing
- HubSpot Certified: Digital Marketing
Accomplishments
- 1st Team All-Metro Offensive Lineman - 2019, 2020, 2021
- 1st Team All-Metro Defensive Lineman - 2020, 2021
Clubs
- Competitive Sales Club (Washington State University)
- ToastMasters Public Speaking
- Tau Kappa Epsilon
Timeline
Creator
Chef Donda
12.2023 - Current
Sales Operation Intern
ATEC Spine
06.2023 - 08.2023
Risk Manager
Tau Kappa Epsilon
08.2022 - 01.2024
Expo/ Prep Chef
Palisades
06.2021 - 08.2024
Social Media Sales
Luke Social
06.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business Marketing
Washington State University
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