RESUME
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hi! My name is Melina Zarboulas, and I am a proactive and tech-savvy junior fluent in three languages and well-traveled, bringing an international perspective and sensitivity to the table. My commitment to community and leadership is demonstrated through my active involvement with multiple campus organizations.
I am the founder of The Vault at UW Madison, a lauded student organization that has been redefining inclusiveness, engagement, and education within the larger university community.
EDUCATION AND DEGREES
University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Bachelor of Arts in Information Science, Honors Degree, expected May 2025.
Minors/Certificates in Computer Science, Digital Studies, and Leadership.
SKILLS / CERTIFICATES
Leadership, Data Analytics, team building, communication, organizational, event planning, Marketing
Certificates through Noble Desktop NYC in Python, Premiere Pro, Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator
Proficiency in Figma, Excel, Java
HTML, CSS, Javascript
Modern Greek. Certificate (level B2, Greek Ministry of Culture)
Spanish fluency
CONTACT + INFORMATION
New York, NY
917.714.2261
melina.zarboulas@gmail.com
PRESS + INTERVIEWS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Marketing and Data Analytics Intern, LVMH, ZENITH, Manhattan, NY, May 2024 - present
Established monthly data reporting systems based on client and prospect interaction and revenue numbers using Salesforce, Excel, Brevo, Campayn from over 100k client+prospect records
Led CRM strategy based on statistical analysis of data to optimize outreach and engagement, reducing manual reporting time by over 85%
Increased outreach efficiency by over 25% through over 100 A/B tests and targeted CRM strategies
Managed client care, upcoming events, and over 20 Latin American stores’ visual templating.
Scholar and Project Intern, Gucci, Feb 2024 - May 2024
Selected as one of 20 students in the nation to participate in the program.
Elected the team leader for the capstone project underneath Gucci's executive board analyzing client engagement, digital strategy for sales, and technology in fashion, linked HERE.
Presented hypothetical metrics, ideas, and research to over 30 leaders of Gucci, including the CEO.
Founder and President, The Vault: Business Behind Fashion, UW Madison, Jan 2023 - present
Scaling membership from 0 to over 550 members to rapidly become one of the largest clubs at UW Madison.
Directing cross-functional relationships with over 10 different sub-committees, onboarding around 40 leaders each semester.
Leading all financial efforts and budget planning, raising over $40k in net profit since inception.
Managing all communication and marketing efforts, and media presence.
Conducting campaigns for over 2000 recipients, creating content for audiences of nearly 3000 followers through Brevo, GroupMe, and Partiful.
Primary organizer for shows and marquee events showcasing over 300 models and student designers, for thousands of attendees.
Director of over 25 collaborations and projects each semester with local and global brands.
Designed the club website, with over 19K visits in the past year.
Quick-Click Portfolio
President and Lead Organizer, TEDxUWMadison. Madison, WI, May 2022 - present
Re-established University of Wisconsin chapter, dormant since 2020.
Leading the liaison with TED parent organization, speaker selection, coordination, event promotion, catering, and A/V, increasing engagement on campus by 60% through targeted organization promotion and new speakers.
Events
Defining the New Normal, highlighting how professional organizations build on lessons from the pandemic as they transition to a brighter future
Led the event on AI and its implications for 2023 fall, highlighting how to mitigate the potential risks and benefits of artificial intelligence.
Leading the C-Suite event for April 2025
Creative Operations Assistant and Collection Coordinator, Antonina Poppy. Florence, Italy, June 2023 - April 2024
Assisting with development and follow-up of 2024 collection , from creative ideation to execution. Facilitated communication between design and production teams in Florence and Amsterdam.
Created website as well, shown here: Antonina Poppy, increasing online engagement by 27% through Squarespace.
President, University of Wisconsin Cheese Club, Madison, WI, Jan 2023 - present
The Cheese Club is a UW-Madison organization dedicated to the appreciation of cheese (it is Wisconsin, after all). Organizing over 20 events each year of social and educational events centered on cheese, managing over 600 members and attendees.