Danajae Ballard

♦ danajaeballard1@gmail.com ♦
EDUCATION
Illinois State University Normal, IL
Bachelor of Science in Marketing-Integrated Marketing and Communications May 2019
Cumulative GPA: 3.13/4.0

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Choose Chicago Chicago, IL
Marketing intern June 2018-August 2018
 Secured new relationships with organizations to help build potential partnerships
 Assisted with branding and remodeling Choose Chicago’s Pinterest Account
 Initiated a series of integrated marketing campaigns for Choose Chicago’s social media platforms
 Constructed SWOT Analysis to identify trends and marketing strategies that could be beneficial to Choose Chicago
 Planned the launch of Choose Chicago’s first mobile visitor center

Dean of Students Normal, IL

Welcome Week Marketing Intern January 2018-August 2018
 Planned and implemented social events
 Set up by gathering, moving, and preparing supplies for events
 Assisted with social, educational, and informational sessions

Think Custom Chicago, IL

Graphic Designer June 2016-August 2016
 Created order artwork quickly and efficiently
 Prepped and pressed garment/products with the lowest mistake rate as possible

Englewood Codes Chicago, IL

Web Designer and Developer July 2013-August 2015
 Created webpages using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
 Developed leadership skills by accepting the role as the team leader
 Participated in a webpage building competition for Englewood arts festival and won 2nd place

WORK EXPERIENCE
University Housing Normal, IL
Service Area Manager August 2017-Present
 Responsible for greeting and serving as the main point of contact for residents and guests
 Maintain fitness center equipment and track student use of the fitness center
 Sort and distribute mail and packages

Serenity’s Cuisine Chicago, IL

Catering and Hospitality Staff August 2010-Present
 Provided outstanding customer service skills while serving as a waitress for several events
 Collaborated with management to plan events and provide creative suggestions on room layout, food placement, and
decorations
 Work closely with chef to prepare specific menus offering attention to detail

ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES

TRiO / Student Support Services Active Member August 2016-Present
AMA (American Marketing Association) Active Member August 2015-Febreuary 2017
SASSI (Sisterhood Academic Service Social Involvement) Active Member January 2016-May 2017

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Youth Worker Chicago, IL
St John Evangelist M.B. Church August 2011-Present

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Photoshop