Adriana Valdez
Home Depot
Delano
2
Languages
3
years of professional experience
Results-driven Communications student specializing in Public Relations, with hands-on experience in sports social media and digital content creation. Developed engaging content for multiple platforms, enhancing audience engagement and follower growth. Background in journalism, customer service, and community engagement reinforces strong communication and storytelling abilities, aiming to create impactful social media campaigns.
Work History
Paint Associate
1 Year 3 Months- Provided expert guidance to customers on paint products, finishes, and color matching based on individual project needs.
- Organized paint department to maintain stocked and visually appealing product displays for enhanced customer experience.
- Performed maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of tinting equipment to ensure accurate product delivery.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, resolving issues and answering questions efficiently.
- Coordinated with other departments to successfully cross-sell tools and home improvement products, increasing customer satisfaction.
Intern
9 Months- Coordinated game day production, fulfilling in-game promotions, managing music and videoboard content, and booking special guest performances to enhance spectator experience.
- Supported initiatives to increase student attendance at all home sporting events through targeted outreach and engagement strategies.
- Assist with community outreach efforts including, but not limited to, fulfillment of donation requests, organization of student-athletes, outreach events, and other special promotions.
- Track social media analytics across all sport specific platforms.
- Assisted in expanding CSUB Athletics' Instagram reach, resulting in 2,000 new followers and more than 10 million views over one academic year.
- Assist in game day production such as fulfilling in-game promotions, music, videoboard, booking special guest performances, youth group experiences, etc.
Reporter - Newspaper/ Online Production I
4 Months- Created engaging stories, photos, and multimedia that informed and connected our campus community.
- Produce reporting and photography assignments on strict deadline for publication of the student newspaper and online edition.
- Delivered high-quality reporting and photography assignments under tight deadlines for publication in the student newspaper and online edition.
- Implemented newspaper style guidelines for clarity and consistency. of newspaper style and journalism ethics.
- Examined and critiqued print and online publications for quality and effectiveness. a print publication and an online publication.
Retail Associate/Cashier
8 Months- Greeted and assisted customers to maintain the highest level of customer service.
- Increased customer loyalty program participation through effective sign-ups and rewards processing at check-out.
- Ensured store appearance met company standards through regular light maintenance and cleaning of interior and exterior.
- Executed daily front-end maintenance tasks, including maintaining check stand cleanliness, replenishing merchandise and supplies, and ensuring floor safety.
- Performed other tasks as assigned by Store Leadership, such as cart retrieval, shrink control and safety-related tasks.
Education
Cal State University - Public Relations
- Minor in Spanish
- Internship with CSUB Athletics (Social Media Coordinator)
- 3.62 GPA
Bakersfield College - Communication Studies, Journalism, Liberal Arts
- Graduated Honors - May 2025
- Fall 2023 Dean's List
- Spring 2024 Dean's List
- GPA: 3.5, 3.75
High School Diploma
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Class Rank: 22 of 258
- Took College Courses
- GPA: 4.2+
Skills
Content writing
Content curation
Video editing
Marketing analytics
Event promotion
Time management
Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Intern
CSUB Athletics
08.2025 - 05.2026Read More
Paint Associate
Home Depot
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Reporter - Newspaper/ Online Production I
Bakersfield College
01.2025 - 05.2025Read More
Retail Associate/Cashier
Big Lots Stores, Inc.
02.2023 - 10.2023Read More
Cal State University, Bakersfield
Cal State University from Public Relations
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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield College from Communication Studies, Journalism, Liberal Arts
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Robert F. Kennedy High School
High School Diploma
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