Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
SEASWA
Key To Change
Languages
Affiliations
Timeline
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Zora Mtunga

Burien

Summary

Engineering student with diverse experience in social media management, project coordination, and brand development. Proven skills in consulting, team leadership, and community engagement. Bilingual in English and Swahili. Committed to innovation and efficiency while managing multiple responsibilities.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Contractor /Marketing Consultant

Self-employeed
Seattle
02.2024 - Current
  • Built successful partnerships with other businesses in related industries.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement within organizations
  • Facilitated finance education for at-risk youth and incarcerated individuals, improving financial literacy
  • Developed session agendas and curricula, coordinated logistics, and secured additional funding through grant proposals
  • Provided strategic consulting for a Black-owned hair supply business, boosting local awareness and optimizing social media strategies

Creative Director & Outreach Coordinator

Nulla NY
New York
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, including social media management (TikTok, Instagram, Linkedin), and team coordination
  • Managed photoshoot scheduling, casting, and styling logistics; led vendor relations and payments
  • Conceptualized color palettes, materials, and garment construction; collaborated on long-term brand vision
  • Managed project timelines, budgets, and internal documents to streamline operations
  • Oversaw the production of digital assets such as videos, websites, and interactive experiences.
  • Organized cross-functional teams to produce creative content for campaigns.
  • Attended industry events such as conferences and trade shows to network with peers.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to inform future product design decisions.
  • Established relationships with agencies and freelancers to secure resources for projects.
  • Created original concepts, art direction, and designs for multimedia projects.
  • Managed the creative process from concept to completion, ensuring projects met all milestones, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Conducted market research to identify trends and insights, integrating findings into creative strategies to keep the brand at the forefront of the industry.

Event Caterer & Corporate Barista

Dsquared Catering
Seattle
03.2023 - 02.2025
  • Provided high-end catering services for clients such as T-Mobile, JP Morgan, and Russell Investments
  • Built relationships with clients and visitors, offering white-collar hospitality during corporate galas

Lead Barista

Starbucks
Renton
08.2023 - 12.2024
  • Managed barista operations at a high-traffic location, ensuring efficient service during peak hours
  • Trained new employees and maintained exceptional cleanliness and service standards
  • Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills, resolving customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Managed inventory levels by ordering products based on projected needs
  • Supervised and trained baristas to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

Cybersecurity Intern

Fordham University
New York
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Monitored students during online exams, ensuring compliance with academic integrity standards
  • Provided immediate troubleshooting assistance to students experiencing technical difficulties
  • Reported issues promptly to faculty/administrative staff for swift resolution
  • Analyzed log files for suspicious activities related to cybersecurity events.
  • Monitored network traffic for malicious or unauthorized activity.
  • Tracked reported incidents using ticketing systems for further investigation.

Education

Associate of Science - Engineering

Seattle Central Community College
Seattle, WA
05-2026

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Data Entry
  • Financial literacy
  • Team collaboration
  • Grant writing
  • Trend analysis
  • Scheduling
  • Process improvement
  • Project management
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Customer service
  • Financial literacy education
  • Individual lesson plans
  • Rubric development

SEASWA

Founder & Creative Lead
2023 – Present

  • Created a social media “e-zine” focused on East African diaspora issues and cultural content
  • Promotes cross-cultural appreciation through American-Tanzanian–inspired fashion design
  • Facilitates discussions on Black identity, heritage, and self-empowerment

Key To Change

Speaker & Representative Former Violin Studio |

  • Advocated for broader representation of Black youth in classical music
  • Featured in interviews, leading to coverage in The Seattle Medium

Languages

Swahili
Limited

Affiliations

Creative & Artisan

  • Clothing design, patternmaking, beadwork, embroidery
  • Content creation and styling for fashion-focused campaigns

Timeline

Creative Director & Outreach Coordinator

Nulla NY
10.2024 - 03.2025

Independent Contractor /Marketing Consultant

Self-employeed
02.2024 - Current

Lead Barista

Starbucks
08.2023 - 12.2024

Event Caterer & Corporate Barista

Dsquared Catering
03.2023 - 02.2025

Cybersecurity Intern

Fordham University
09.2022 - 12.2022

Associate of Science - Engineering

Seattle Central Community College

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