Education
Santa Clara University
Leavey School of Business
Santa Clara, CA
September 2013 - March 2017
Bachelor of Science in Commerce
Major in Marketing
Minor in Entrepreneurship
GPA: 3.58 (cum laude)
Relevant coursework:
Market Research (secondary research, ethnography, VOC interviews, focus groups, surveys); Competitive Analysis; Concept Testing (including creation of concept proofs); Launch Plan (target market/audience, positioning statement, goals/metrics, launch strategy and tactics); Business Proposal; SMM Strategy & Plan
Experience
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, OR
February 2019 – Present
Social Brand Manager - Global Football, Nike Direct Marketing
Develop and own the global social strategy for the global football (GFB) category channels, across all social media platforms
Obsess seamless journeys that bridge the gap between social media and Nike-owned channels
Serve as a resource and advocate for content created with consumer behavior and platform capabilities in mind
Identify opportunities to be a better partner with other internal functions, pioneering new ways of working more efficiently and effectively
Champion new opportunities for the category and company while constantly challenging the boundaries of our capabilities
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, OR
August 2018 – February 2019
Specialist - Global Football, Nike Direct Digital Brand Marketing (ETW)
Contribute to the development of social and content strategy GFB for integrated digital campaigns
Collaborate with global agency partners through constant communication and alignment for various digital executions
Drive GFB's Pulse of Football offense through management of the seasonal calendar for all digital channels, including social media
Lead weekly exchanges with digital brand marketing and category brand partners across our five geographies
Provide strategic guidance for storytelling across the digital ecosystem in order to optimize the NCX and the role of digital content
NIKE, Inc.
Beaverton, OR
August 2017 – August 2018
Technical Designer, Nike Direct Digital Commerce (ETW)
Own the execution of global Nike App content for Global Football, in addition to NIKEiD and NikeLab, and determine optimal content configurations for GFB consumers
Partner with key stakeholders throughout launch execution, including clear communication during the planning process
Lead a team of authors through the global launch of revolutionary new products and technology, including authoring live content
Assist in evaluating process as well as consolidating data for performance reports
Serve as a resource to colleagues for all tools in-use throughout the authoring process, in addition to questions about workflow
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
June 2015 – June 2017
President, Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Roughly 50% increase in student attendance to basketball and volleyball games through partnerships and numerous internally driven initiatives
Represent all 350+ student athletes (SAs) when collaborating with Athletics administration and that of the University
Join in quarterly Athletics Advisory Board meetings to update board members on SAAC events and well-being of SAs
Author an agenda for in-depth discussion with SAAC Leadership to identify and present topics for deliberation and/or action
Maintain frequent communication with SAs and all SAAC members to assure program and action plans progress as planned
Serve as a liaison between our university and the West Coast Conference, through involvement in leadership summits and quarterly calls
2017 Carroll Williams Award Recipient
Awarded to one senior athlete who best epitomizes what it means to be a Santa Clara student athlete
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
February 2014 – June 2017
Athletic Event Management
Sustain smooth game-day operations for events drawing nearly 5,000 in attendance
Perform in a fast-paced environment with time constraints and task prioritization under the pressures of live operations
Problem solving in the face of the adversity while providing genuine customer service
Ensure the customer’s experience is one that positively aligns with and furthers the renowned brand of SCU and its athletic department
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
August 2013 – December 2016
Athlete, Men’s Soccer Team
Establish myself as an team leader on a championship program of nearly 30 players, ever since walking-on as a Freshman
Selection to be a Bronco Leadership team representative through consistently taking initiative and exemplary leadership
Lead teammates in fundraising through procurement of donations and gifts, raising over $30,000 to offset team expenses
Organize team events with clear expectations, at off-campus venues drawing one hundred guests for multiple facets
Dedicate 15 hours per week to practice and games, while simultaneously maintaining strong academic standing
Cultivate team cohesion with constant encouragement, bringing a positive attitude, and leading by example
2016 Coach’s Award Recipient *
Awarded at the team’s end of year banquet for extraordinary leadership, attitude & character throughout four-year career
* (First time this award was ever given by head coach Cam Rast, in his 20+ years of coaching)
2016-2017 WCC Commissioner's Honor Role - Silver Honors Recipient
The West Coast Conference (WCC) Commissioner's Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes that have balanced athletic success with academic success.
Gopackup, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
September 2016 – November 2016
Marketing Intern
Over 100% increase in followers and 50% increase in engagement on Instagram; 75% increase in Page likes on Facebook
Generate content for multiple social media channels that have over 3500 followers, collectively, and reach hundreds daily
Strategize execution through collaboration and communication with the team, to assure effective, periodic and purposeful activity
Identify viable opportunities to promote tours through the use of extensive internet research on destinations and trends in travel
Engage with followers to enrich their experience with the startup’s online marketing channels
Dunthorpe Marketing Group, Inc.
Portland, OR
June 2015 – July 2015
Marketing Intern
Consolidate and classify over 100 client documents to build a file inventory for marketing strategy development
Conduct internet research to verify and obtain contact information of non-profit executives
Aide in structuring and designing an e-mail campaign sent to hundreds of business professionals
Skills
Digital
Social Media; Asana; AirTable; Sprinklr; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrato, InDesign, CQ5; Sprinklr; Front End Web Design (Squarespace/Wix); Canva; iMovie; Microsoft Office; Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Vine)
Language
English; Intermediate level in spoken Farsi (Persian); Basic level in Spanish