Aaron Nelson
VOLUNTEER STAFF · YOUNG LIFE
Newport Beach, CA
Work Experience
VOLUNTEER STAFF
YOUNG LIFE2019 – 2020
I mentored high school aged youth by facilitating after school programs. Additionally, I assisted in coordinating fundraising events, in-person and virtually.
MBA MARKETING INTERN
DIRECTIVE CONSULTING2020 – 2020
While working with the marketing team to develop an innovative PR strategy to increase brand awareness and curate qualified leads, I organically grew the social media following by 24% and engagement by 43% in eight weeks. During this time I specialized in copywriting, consumer engagement, and SEO.
SALES OPERATIONS INTERN
Boardriders, Inc2020 – 2020
I worked closely with the sales operations team assisting in the acquisition of the Billabong brand. I helped manage key accounts such as Nordstom and REI, while assisting in merchandising development.
BARISTA
INSIT CAFE2019 – 2020
With over five years of experience in 3rd wave coffee, I have held a number of roles, last of which being Shift Lead. I have consistently been commended for my excellent customer service, reliability, adaptability.
BRAND AMBASSADOR
VUORI CLOTHING2019 – 2020
Sales associate, responsible for representing the brand's identity both in the store and in the community, while providing exceptional customer service. As a key-holder, I opened and closed the store,taking inventory and assisting in the ordering process.
TEACHING/RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Biola University2018 – 2018
I taught Communication Theory, under the supervision of Dr.Muehlhoff, to a class of 40+ undergraduate students. During this time I lectured, hosted study sessions, and graded homework. Additionally, I assisted in the conduction of a qualitative Communication research study, as a data analyst.
COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
AIREAL YOGE2018 – 2018
I designed email campaigns, managed multiple social media platforms,and handled press releases. Additionally, I organized promotional events in the local community, raising brand awareness. Moreover, I performed customer care.
MANAGER
THE AIREAL STUDIO2013 – 2018
I served in a number of roles over the years, last of which being interim manager, executing administrative tasks, customer service, and media management. During this time I managed 20+ employees, designed the 2018 Summer/Fall email and social media marketing campaign, and organized promotional events.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER (INTERN)
GUIZHOU FORERUNNER COLLEGE2017 – 2017
I taught English as a second language and Western culture classes. The class sizes ranged from 20-40 students with varying previous knowledge of the subjects.
