Maren Scott

Maren Scott

Marketing | Events | Project Management

New York, NY
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Summary

I love building and supporting innovative, effective, customer-focused products that make an impact. #designtodisrupt

Experience

2014 Aug - Present
Events & Marketing Coordinator
Can I Kiz It Productions / New York, NY
Promote contemporary Angolan music, dance, and culture in the North American market:

• Create, execute, and manage campaign strategy and brand voice across all platforms
• Gain and retain followers organically
• Manage event budgets and relationships with external vendors
• Execute post-event tasks such as exit surveys, payments, and debriefs
2018 Jan - 2018 Jun
Product Support & Marketing Intern
Foursquare / New York, NY
Channeled 300+ daily user inquiries and feedback to Product and Community Managers:

• Managed all Twitter correspondence for a social audience of 2M users via @Foursquare, @Foursquareguide, @Swarmapp, and @4sqsupport
• Researched trending content for the Email Marketing Specialist to distribute to 45K monthly newsletter subscribers
• Developed a performance dashboard for the Support Team Lead to improve team efficiency
• Developed a tracking system for swag requests, distribution, and inventory
2016 Sep - 2016 Dec
Certificate, Data Analytics
General Assembly / New
• Identified business problems
• Gathered, prepared, and analyzed data from public datasets
• Presented fact-based findings and recommendations

Tools used:
• pgAdmin, postgreSQL
• Tableau visualization software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel formulas
2014 Aug - 2015 Dec
IT Project Coordinator, Computing & Information Services
City University of New York / New
Assisted the Strategic Projects Lead with workflow management and timely execution of university-wide projects:

• Updated the project tracking system and ensured the accuracy of project status
• Composed and distributed all internal and external correspondence
• Proactively communicated major issues to Project Lead and executives
• Lead weekly status meeting; distributed meeting notes and tasks
2014 Feb - 2014 Aug
Administrative Assistant, Computing & Information Services
City University of New York / New York, NY
Assisted with planning and executing onsite and offsite meetings, conferences, and hiring:

• Scheduled interviews and phone screens for 20+ technical and non-technical roles
• Updated candidate records and confirmed new hires via phone and email
• Managed calendars and travel for c-suite executives and university directors
• Channeled all incoming calls and email inquiries; redirected to correct departments
2013 Jan - 2014 Feb
Events & Marketing Coordinator
Grupo Parada LLC / New York

Developed bilingual content for company and client websites, social media, and events:

• Designed and edited Spanish and English media kits and sales decks
• Researched and proposed new client partnerships to broaden company footprint
• Analyzed weekly ad performance to recommended campaign strategies to Account Executive
• Organized volunteer teams for client events

Education

2008 - 2012
American University
B.A., Double Major in International Relations and Spanish Language & Area Studies / Certificate in Spanish Translation

2011 Mosaic International Institute Study Abroad Program - International Relations and Art History

Coursework:
• Immigration Politics
• Spanish Language Arts
• Latin American Film and Literature

Independent Study:
• Spanish Translation Internship
• Latin Dance/Performing Arts Electives

Skills