Marina K. Profile

Served as a counselor to +50 high school students attending Camp CHLA. Facilitated job shadowing and emergency workshops. Planned skills labs, coordinated job presentations, and maintained sensitive documentation.

My Experience

Peace Corps, Georgia Management & Communications Specialist Peace Corps Response Volunteer	9/2019 - 3/2020

• Served in the community economic development sector working with the Administration of the Governor of Kakheti to improve the capacity of host country nationals. Notable accomplishments include: earning a $4000 USD grant to remodel and furnish a conference room; consulting on the EU Initiative, Mayors for Economic Growth; training PR specialists in various social media and graphic editing practices; conducting English lessons with high ranking officials; and collaborating on the upcoming regional International Investment Conference. Evacuated due to COVID-19)

Pontifax Global Food & Agriculture Technology Fund, LP (Pontifax AgTech) Office & Operations Manager	Los Angeles, CA, United States 2/2018 - 7/2019

• Managed the firm’s VP, Associate, and Intern recruitment efforts, human resources, administrative duties, operational and investor relations, internal and external communications, and the Undergraduate and Graduate Internship Program. Coordinated the move, design, and remodel at the firm’s new Los Angeles headquarters, and oversaw all digital and technological advancements. Developed the firm’s online presence via Google and LinkedIn; redesigned the firm’s website; maintained the Cloud database; and led the installation and implementation of a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.

University of California Davis Undergraduate Admissions Program Coordinator, Student Ambassador, Recruitment, Marketing & Communications Team	1/2015 - 6/2017

Program Coordinator (February 2017 – June 2017) Student Ambassador: Recruitment, Marketing & Communications Team (January 2015 – February 2017) • Planned, directed, and executed university wide recruitment events such as Freshman and Transfer Decision Day. Translated admissions documents into Spanish. Trained and scheduled university staff for events. Improved the department’s social media presence through hashtags and event specific geo-filters. • Conducted informational presentations; answered office telephones; scheduled daily tours; handled confidential student documents; booked and maintained the Welcome Center facilities; and assisted in managing 100+ Student Ambassadors. Recruited, hired, certified, and mentored new Student Ambassadors – with a record-breaking 500+ applications. Maintained the department’s social media accounts. Provided campus walking tours.

University of California Davis Athletics Promotions & Events Marketing Intern, Co-Entertainment Coordinator	8/2014 - 3/2017

Recruited, auditioned, booked, and supervised talent for athletic games, and special events. Facilitated game-day operations and promotional outreach. Led student involvement and procedurals for athletic events.

City of Los Angeles Intern, Office of Councilman Curren Price	Los Angeles, CA, United States 6/2014 - 8/2014

Assisted in the planning and execution of the 19th Central Avenue Jazz Festival. Created a District wide database for public schools and parks. Drafted motions and press releases. Archived information from past district-wide events.

My Other Activities

Personal Solo Backpacking Trip in Spain & Switzerland Travel	7/2020 - 8/2020

One month of traveling in Spain and Switzerland before joining the Peace Corps

Personal Solo Backpacking Trip in Ecuador & Peru Travel	9/2017 - 10/2017

Two months of solo traveling in South America after serving as family caretaker

Interests & Passions

Avid eater, art lover, hiker, traveler, backpacker, and aspiring yogi

Interesting Tidbits

Self-taught kombucha brewer

Career Mission

I have aspirations of earning my MBA to further a career in the Human Resources and Organizational Development sector. With a hope to become a Chief People Officer at a Fortune 500 company to focus on improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace

What I Do Well

Languages

Spanish (Advanced)

Georgian (Basic)

English (Native)

Target Schools

Dartmouth College - MBA (Tuck) Dartmouth College - MBA (Tuck)
Emory University - MBA (Goizueta) Emory University - MBA (Goizueta)
Northwestern University - MBA (Kellogg) Northwestern University - MBA (Kellogg)
Carnegie Mellon University - MBA (Tepper) Carnegie Mellon University - MBA (Tepper)
Duke University - MBA (Fuqua) Duke University - MBA (Fuqua)
Georgetown University - MBA (McDonough) Georgetown University - MBA (McDonough)
University of Southern California - MBA (Marshall) University of Southern California - MBA (Marshall)
Vanderbilt University - MBA (Owen) Vanderbilt University - MBA (Owen)
University of Rochester - MBA (Simon) University of Rochester - MBA (Simon)
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor - MBA (Ross) University of Michigan at Ann Arbor - MBA (Ross)

Focused Area

Organizational Effectiveness
Business (Economics/Accounting, Marketing)
Marketing and Operations Management

Intended Majors

Human Resources
Human Resources Development
Organizational Leadership
Human Resources Management
Organizational Communication

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Marina K.

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Non-School Affiliated