Thaddeus Blackwood

College Student

Phone:	(555) 234-7891
Address:	Boston, MA
Website:	https://linkedin.com/in/thaddeusblackwood
Email:	[email protected]

Motivated junior pursuing Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentration in Digital Marketing
Proven track record of increasing social media engagement by 145% through data-driven campaign strategies
Experience managing teams of up to 6 members while maintaining 98% customer satisfaction ratings
Proficient in Google Analytics, Adobe Creative Suite, and advanced Excel functions including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
Available for immediate start with flexibility to relocate nationwide for internship opportunities

Education

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Expected May 2025

Expected Graduation: May 2025
Concentration: Digital Marketing | GPA: 3.8/4.0
Dean's List: Fall 2023, Spring 2024
Relevant Coursework: Digital Marketing Analytics, Consumer Behavior, Market Research Methods, Brand Management, Data Analysis

Experience

Campus Recreation Center

Digital Marketing Assistant

September 2023 - Present

Manage social media accounts across 4 platforms, increasing follower engagement by 145% and membership inquiries by 32%
Create and schedule 15+ posts weekly using Hootsuite and Canva, maintaining consistent brand voice
Analyze campaign performance using Google Analytics, presenting monthly reports to recreation center leadership
Collaborate with team of 3 to develop promotional campaigns for campus events, reaching 8,000+ students

Crimson Café

Shift Supervisor

June 2023 - August 2024

Supervised team of 6 baristas during peak hours, maintaining 98% customer satisfaction rating
Processed 300+ transactions daily while ensuring 100% cash drawer accuracy
Trained 8 new employees on POS systems, inventory management, and customer service protocols
Implemented new inventory tracking system that reduced waste by 20% and increased daily profits by $150

Department of Business Analytics

Research Assistant

January 2024 - May 2024

Conducted primary research survey with 250+ respondents analyzing consumer purchasing behavior
Utilized SPSS to analyze data trends, contributing to professor's published research on e-commerce patterns
Presented findings to faculty panel of 12 members, receiving commendation for data visualization techniques
Collaborated with graduate student team to develop research methodology adopted by 3 subsequent studies

Relevant Projects

Digital Marketing Campaign for Local Non-Profit

January 2024 - May 2024

Developed comprehensive social media strategy for Boston Animal Rescue, increasing follower engagement by 145%
Managed $500 budget to create targeted Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns reaching 12,000+ users
Coordinated team of 4 to deliver project 1 week ahead of deadline while exceeding engagement goals by 25%
Presented campaign results to non-profit board, resulting in adoption of 3 key recommendations for ongoing strategy

Market Research Analysis | Consumer Behavior Study

September 2023 - December 2023

Analyzed purchasing patterns of 500+ college students using advanced Excel functions and statistical modeling
Created comprehensive 25-page report identifying 3 key trends in student spending behavior
Presented findings to class of 30 students and received "Outstanding Research Project" recognition
Developed survey methodology later adopted by Marketing Research Methods course curriculum

Skills

Technical Skills

Data Analysis: Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, statistical functions), Google Analytics, SPSS
Digital Marketing: Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Facebook Ads Manager, Instagram Business Suite
Design: Adobe Photoshop, Canva, Figma, basic HTML/CSS
Languages: Spanish (conversational), French (basic)

Competencies

Project Management: Successfully led 5-person team through semester-long marketing campaign
Public Speaking: Delivered presentations to audiences of 100+ at Model UN conferences
Research: Conducted primary research with 250+ survey respondents and secondary analysis of industry reports
Team Leadership: Supervised teams of up to 6 employees while maintaining high performance standards

Activities and Leadership

President

Business Students Association

May 2024 - Present

Lead organization of 150+ members, organizing monthly networking events with 50+ attendees
Coordinate annual career fair attracting 25+ companies and 300+ students
Manage $3,000 annual budget and oversee executive board of 8 officers

Vice President of Communications

Model United Nations Club

September 2023 - May 2024

Managed club communications reaching 80+ active members through email campaigns and social media
Represented university at 3 regional conferences, earning "Outstanding Delegate" recognition twice
Mentored 12 new members in research techniques and public speaking skills

Volunteer Tutor

Boston Literacy Program

September 2022 - Present

Provide weekly tutoring sessions to 3 adult learners, helping improve reading levels by average of 2 grades
Develop customized learning materials and track progress using assessment tools
Volunteer 4 hours weekly, contributing over 150 total service hours to date

Awards and Recognition

Dean's List

Northeastern University

Fall 2023, Spring 2024

Fall 2023, Spring 2024 | Top 10% of College of Business

Merit-Based Academic Scholarship

Northeastern University

$8,000 annually | Awarded to top 5% of incoming students

Outstanding Research Project Award

Marketing Research Methods Course

Spring 2024

Outstanding Delegate Award

Harvard Model United Nations Conference

March 2024

Student Leader of the Month

Campus Activities Board

October 2023

Excellence in Service Award

Boston Literacy Program

December 2023