Karsyn Smaka
West Lafayette
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales and Marketing Intern
University Tees
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Conducted meetings with current and potential customers to execute and communicate their design needs with company artists.
- Curated content for Purdue campus Instagram to boost organization interaction, as well as sales.
- Participated in two to three weekly seminars hosted by company executives/alum to aid in growth of leadership and industry knowledge.
Barista
Starbucks Company
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Made individualized beverage recommendations and educated interested customers on the sources and process of stores beverages and pastries.
- Operated POS system facilitation multiple transactions each day and responsible opening and closing register at the end of each shift.
- Developed valuable customer and employee relationships by providing on demand hands-on service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Purdue, University, College of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Science - Retail Management
Purdue University, College of Health and Human Sciences
West Lafayette, IN05.2027
Skills
- Communication: Strong verbal and written skills that lead me to be a confident speaker and empathetic listener
- Strategic Problem Solving: Able to take problems head on and create step-by-step plans to reaching a target
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Team Worker: A wide breadth of positive experiences working in teams for group projects and professional settings, including a semester long capstone project for a visual merchandising course
LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
- National Retail Federation
- Scholarship Recipient/Student Member
- Selected to attend NRF Student Program 2024-2026 in New York City to gain knowledge from experienced industry leaders.
- Attended multiple club meetings and activities, including résumé workshops, peer reviews, internship preparation, and networking opportunities, to prepare for future careers.
- Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
- Active Student Member
- Facilitated and participated in various events to serve our national philanthropy, raising over $10,000 in the past year.
- Planned fall semester activities to ensure widespread participation and enjoyment as Fall Events Chair.
- Purdue University Orientation Committee
- Boiler Gold Rush Team Leader
- Led a group of 20 incoming students through a week of orientation activities to readily prepare them for university.
- Participated in leadership, mentorship, and emergency trainings to ensure the best possible experience for incoming students.
- Purdue University Office of Summer and Winter Sessions
- Early Start Mentor
- Provided guidance and mentorship to a group of 10 incoming freshman participating in the summer semester.
- Hosted a weekend orientation and following weekly check-ins to provide a safe space, as well as share knowledge and tips on a successful student lifestyle.
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Timeline
Sales and Marketing Intern
University Tees
01.2025 - 05.2025
Barista
Starbucks Company
10.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Retail Management
Purdue University, College of Health and Human Sciences
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Purdue, University, College of Liberal Arts