GRACE GALUSHA
Digital Portfolio
Professional and Leadership Experience
Influencer Marketing Intern, Power Digital Marketing, San Diego CA
September 2023 - December 2023
As a Influencer Marketing Intern I built targeted influencer lists across a variety of niches, supported in ideating compelling influencer campaigns for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook + more, handled contracts and negotiations with influencers and brand partners, conducted research and analysis on competitors and industry trends, and supported on influencer data entry and campaign reporting. I also managed a team of 7 for the End of Semester Project, where I individually received the highest number of positive comments from the judging panel among 44 interns across various departments
Journalist Intern, Chapman University Wilkinson College, Orange CA
February 2023 - May 2023
As a journalist intern for Chapman University, I was responsible for pitching and authoring various monthly stories about current events at the University. ​I developed and maintained strong professional relationships with guest speakers, photographers, and key university figures, attending events and managing multiple assignments simultaneously. For this role I exhibited resilience in communication, repeatedly reaching out to sources and overcoming initial rejections to secure essential interviews and insights
Public Relations and Marketing Intern, Higher Ground,
Anaheim CA
February 2023 - May 2023
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As a PR and Marketing intern I was responsible for creating the organization’s digital presence through the creation of social media content, digital marketing graphics, and campaign messages.
Research Team Leader, Labradors and Friends, San Diego CA
August 2022 - December 2022
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I raised $1,332 as I led a research team for a Non Profit organization Campaign. My role was to delegate tasks, create weekly assignment schedules, and oversee team progress. I also designed a pre and post-test campaign evaluation, and used mixed-methods research to test campaign messages.
Restaurant Social Media Associate and Server, Watsons Soda Fountain and Cafe, Orange CA
June 2021 - June 2022
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As a front of house team member, I recruited and trained new employees, worked with the general manager on social media marketing and company rebranding strategies, and enthusiastically delivered quality and prompt customer service. I received the fastest promotion the restaurant had given in 2+ years due to exceptional work ethic, demonstrated Intrapersonal customer service skills, and proved customer retention abilities
Law Firm Front Desk Receptionist and File Clerk, Thompson Welch Soroko and Gilbert LLP, San Rafael CA
June 2016 - August 2018
As a law firm receptionist and file clerk, I provided support to a 30+ person law firm where I scheduled meetings, answered and directed up to 5 phone calls at a time, welcomed visitors, and worked with attorneys on special tasks as neededI
Dance Program Co-Founder and Leader
September 2017 - June 2019
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At age 17, I worked with stakeholders at Sonoma Academy for two years to develop a multifaceted Dance program for teens that is still up and running today. For the program I solely developed and implemented a creative marketing strategy, creating all digital marketing graphics, content, and campaign messages, leading to enhanced program awareness.