Kara Biryla
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www.linkedin.com/in/KaraBiryla
OBJECTIVE: Senior marketing student, graduating in May 2025, seeking full-time employment to apply my passion to the digital marketing industry. Eager to contribute to creative marketing strategies and brand development for a forward-thinking organization.
EDUCATION
Sacred Heart University, Jack Welch College of Business & Technology Fairfield, CT Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Sport Management, May 2025 Cumulative GPA: 3.75 WORK EXPERIENCE
East Coast USA Pageant Northport, NY
Social Media Coordinator, July 2020 - Present
- Developed and executed social media content strategies across Instagram, increasing engagement by 55%.
- Regularly provided data-driven insights to improve social media strategy.
- Assisted with backstage production and live content creation, providing live updates across social media.
- Monitored, responded to, and engaged with social media followers to foster community. Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Orlando, FL
Digital Marketing Intern, Remote, August 2023 - December 2023
- Drove a 50% increase in engagement across all social media platforms.
- Compiled weekly press releases and news articles for all hosted tournaments.
- Generated profit through effective marketing and social media campaigns.
- Assisted supervisors and cross-functional teams in achieving overall objectives. Old Navy
Lead of Checkout and Engagement, June 2020 - August 202 Bohemia, NY
- Trained team members on cash register operations and cash handling.
- Maximized sales opportunities and increased customer retention by using customer service skills.
- Used mathematical skills to count draws quickly and accurately at the start and end of each shift. SKILLS
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite, Canva, Adobe, Photoshop, Google Ads and Illustrator.
- Knowledgeable in social media platforms, content creation, and online campaigns. ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Member, Business Administration Club, Sacred Heart University September 2022 - Present Member, Women in Business Network, Sacred Heart University September 2022 - Present Member, Marketing Club, Sacred Heart University September 2022 - Present Member, American Sign Language Club, Sacred Heart University September 2021 - Present Volunteer, Handler Hope Foundation, Northport NY May 2022 - Present Recipient, Dean’s List, Sacred Heart University Spring 2022 - Spring 2024