ZOEY ZACHEK

Passionate and enthusiastic communications and photography student with 3 + years of experience assisting and managing social media accounts. Comfortable with leadership roles while also embracing teamwork. Strong background in music and theatre with an interest in pursuing performance photography. Seeking an integrated marketing or strategic communication position to expand my skills in marketing, public relations, and social media with a desire to also pursue photography professionally and strengthen my knowledge of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Concordia College / Photography Intern

August 2022 - Present, Concordia College

• Captured photos at various Concordia-sponsored events
• Specialized in portrait/event photography
• Helped maintain and create content used on social media platforms and as marketing material
• Utilized Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to edit and retouch photographs

Concordia College / OA and Social Media Coordinator on Orientation Committee

December 2021 - September 2022, Concordia College

• Designed, edited, planned, and published social media posts on various platforms.
• Conducted interviews, evaluated resumes, and got first-hand experience hiring qualified candidates.
• Displayed versatility and strong collaborative skills by organizing, preparing, and leading orientation training sessions.
• Trained and led a team of 8 people that focused specifically on background logistical duties

Folkways / CampusFM Content Creator (Freelance)

March 2022 - August 2022, Fargo, ND

• Created content for their Instagram and Facebook pages to highlight the best parts of Fargo-Moorhead.
• Wrote engaging captions, utilized photography/videography skills, created infographics directed at students
• Real-world application of strategic communication pertaining to social media in order to garner the most user engagement.

St. Louis Park High School - High School Diploma 

August 2015 - June 2019

Concordia College, Moorhead - B.A. in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Public Relations and Strategic Communication

Minors in music, art, psychology, and social activism.

August 2019 - Anticipated May 2024

References available upon request.