Hope Badanes

Education

Salve Regina University, Newport, RI

Bachelor’s Degree in English Communications, May 2022

Cumulative GPA: 3.7, Cum Laude

Professional Experience

Thump Local Valley Stream, NY

Social Media Manager and Digital Marketing Coordinator 9/2022 – Present

Developed social media content for local businesses and managed social media accounts.

Wrote and copyedited blogs for businesses. Used feature writing, MLA Style.

Created advertisements and published them through Facebook/Meta Business Suite.

Utilized creative insight to inspire fresh ideas for company and brands.

Einstein’s Attic Northport, NY

Content Creator & Cashier 4/2016 – 9/2022

Successful in organizing events & growing social media following to build business & community.

Responsible for reviewing and selecting book titles to be sold in store focus on customer orientation and a drive for results.

Use social media platforms to advertise pop up sales.

Worked with customers and organized birthday parties.

Experience with old and new cash registers, Shopify, and POS system.

The Willow Literary Magazine Newport, RI

Publisher & Magazine Co-Editor 9/2021 – 5/2022

Contributed content and edited submissions of poetry and short stories to be featured in the magazine.

Organized events and contests to increase visibility of the magazine.

Developed strong project management, organizational, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Fleurissant Newport Newport, RI

Social Media Intern 9/2021 – 1/2022

Designed and executed social media campaigns for a local fashion company.

Created and distributed content such as posts, videos, and press releases on social media.

Curated content for social media sites such as Instagram and Snapchat.

Tracked social media engagement to boost sales and site trafficking.

Assisted and participated in development and posting of photoshoots on multiple social media platforms.

Organized cross-promotional campaign with a local artist to boost our social media following and sales.

Community Engagement

Toys for Tots Northport, NY

Annual Volunteer 11/2016 – 12/2021

Generated donations and collected toys to be distributed to children whose parents could not afford Christmas presents.

Salve SAVES Newport, RI

Organization Member 9/2018 – 5/2022

Provided educational opportunities and campus resources, spread awareness, and worked to end sexual assault.

Attended and participated in weekly meetings.

Salve Regina Dance Team Newport, RI

Team Member 9/2018 – 5/2022

Attended all practices, workouts, events, and performances.

Managed time effectively while balancing academic and team responsibilities.

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