Natasha Contractor

Natasha Contractor

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  • About me

    Graduate (Digital) Marketing Student | President of Future Alumni Association

  • Education

    • Australian Catholic University

      2023 - 2023
      Digital marketing

      Activities and Societies: ACU International Students, North Sydney Korean Culture Society, ACU Active North Sydney, MacKillop Student Association, Studying abroad at the North Sydney & Strathfeild campus.

    • Lincoln Park High School

      2016 - 2020
      3.2

      Activities and Societies: President of the Arabic Honors Society, Hip hop club, Apop dance, Passion 4 Fashion, & Model Arab League, Young Life My experience here has taught me that open-mindedness is key to establishing a platform to build yourself. Remembering my first conference in the Model Arab League at Northwestern University, I pushed myself to take part in conversations & allowed myself to encounter innovative ideas & challenge the beliefs that I initially had. By seeing the world through an open-minded lens, you can transform into a more positive & knowledgeable community member.

    • DePaul University

      2020 - 2024
      Bachelor's degree Marketing 3.5

      Activities and Societies: President of the Future Alumni Association, Pro team Fuerza Latina Dance, On the Basic Needs Hub Advisory Board, DePaul Cooking Club, DePaul Women In Business, DePaul CEO, Global DePaul, Event Management Club, PROpel DePaul, Pakistani Students Association, United Muslims Moving Ahead, South Asian Student Association, DMBO DePaul, Kellstadt Collective, NABA DePaul, Dpu Swana, Women's Kellstadt, JMAC DePaul (Anime club), DJ Club DePaul, DePaul PRSSA, •Dean's List -all quarters in attendance•Scholarships: Muldoon Endowed Scholarship, Chicago Promise Scholarship, & Knepper Endowed Scholarship•Studying abroad at Australian Catholic University in North Sydney (February 27-June 25, 2023)

  • Experience

    • Oscar Mayer Magnet School

      Sept 2015 - Apr 2016
      UNICEF Club Board Member

      •Helped raised money for children that are poor and can't afford meals•Attended the UNICEF concert and networked with other students

    • BIKE4LIFE

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Volunteer

      •Sorted & distributed food to disadvantaged families including canned goods and fresh produce•Emailed information & reminders regarding upcoming volunteer opportunities to community leaders

    • Arabic Honors Society

      Sept 2019 - Jun 2020
      President

      •Fostered collaboration & events at Lincoln Park High School to promote Arabic culture•Helped make 2 Omar Offendum concerts, a Cedar Palace iftar, & Arabic movie nights possible•Communicated regularly with the club for daily reminders

    • DePaul Women in Business

      Mar 2022 - Mar 2022
      Presenter

      •Was in the top 3 for the case competition •Implemented 10 marketing strategies & a SWOT analysis for a cosmetic company targeting middle-aged women

    • ADM

      May 2022 - Jun 2022
      Content Marketing Final Project

      •Presented 6 execution elements, consumer needs & persona, content calendar, brand story, & content strategy•Got college students to know ADM’s brand on a personal level after targeting 168 students at DePaul University in surveys

    • Dom's Kitchen & Market

      Oct 2022 - Nov 2022
      Digital Marketing Analytics and Planning Project

      • Developed Dom's Kitchen & Market's digital campaign integrating SEO, SEM, and social media strategies• Crafted and presented a new landing page and strategic approach for Dom's Kitchen & Market

    • DePaul University

      Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

      • Assisted mentees in adjusting socially and culturally at DePaul• Provided advice, resources, and organized social activities • Guided 40 international students about DePaul's available resources• Assisted in helping events run smoothly

      • ISEE Winter Quarter Peer Mentor

        Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
      • Orientation Leader

        Jan 2023 - Jan 2023
    • 2023 National Multicultural Festival

      Feb 2023 - Feb 2023
      National Multicultural Festival Vendor

      • Efficiently managed and sold 30 Pakistani products in Canberra

    • Semester in Australia

      Feb 2023 - Jun 2023
      Digital Marketing Intern

      •Influencer for SiA across 4 Australian cities TikTok and Instagram•Used Canva, Hootsuite, Miro, and Capcut for SiA content creation•Managed SiA's TikTok and Instagram, enhancing their social media presence

    • Hickory Farms, LLC

      Sept 2023 - Nov 2023
      Hickory Farms Project

      •Conducted in-depth industry and competitor analyses using JTBD framework for DTC gifting brand• Leveraged Claritas Prizm clusters for geo-demographic interviews to develop segmentation and targeting strategy• Recommended positioning strategy and developed marketing mix campaign to drive consumer adoption strategy

    • DePaul University

      Sept 2023 - now

      •Created events and activities for students•Successfully recruited new members and increased participation in club events •Increased follower base through content creation and audience engagement tactics•Organized and promoted in-person events via Instagram • Spearheaded event planning and collaborated with the president for enhanced student engagement• Showcased organizational skills in managing event registrations and logistics •Communicated the prioritisation of financial aid students on Microsoft teams & Zoom •Assisted mentees in adjusting socially and culturally at DePaul•Provided advice, resources, and organized social activities

      • President of Future Alumni Association

        May 2024 - now
      • Social Media Marketer for Future Alumni Association

        Jan 2024 - now
      • Vice President of Communications of Future Alumni Association

        Sept 2023 - now
      • The Basic Needs Hub Advisory Board

        Nov 2022 - now
      • ISEE Fall Quarter Peer Mentor

        Sept 2023 - Nov 2023
    • Tabu Chicago

      Jan 2024 - Mar 2024
      Hostess

      •Managed front door duties, phone inquiries, and seating guests with OpenTable •Managed coatcheck operations

    • Varro Media

      Jan 2024 - Jun 2024
      Sales And Marketing Development Representative

      •Used SellerCrowd to reach out to leads via LinkedIn and email•Participated in meetings with clients such as Progressive and S.C. Johnson •Updated Varro Media’s marketing strategy & decks

    • QuickBooks Online

      Jan 2024 - Mar 2024
      QuickBooks Project for Honors Program

      •Conducted primary research with small B2B customers usingQualtrics to understand brand positioning in the financial management industry•Analyzed data using SPSS and Excel to create recommendations for brand repositioning and product strategy•Created and presented B2B marketing campaign to senior executives based on the analysis

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