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My name is Michelle, a graduate and former Division 1 volleyball player at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I want to continue to grow in my career in marketing and find a way to keep it authentic. I recently wrapped up working for the UCSB Athletics Marketing Department where I found my passion for marketing. I’ve worked with them for over 2 years and I took part in the entire creative cycle; from taking professional photos and videos, uploading and editing them, and eventually posting them on social media. I created graphic designs as well, for game days, awards, etc. As a student-athlete I got to understand brand partnerships as well through NIL. I worked with some brands such as Vuori, OliPop, and C20 to name a few. I may not have the most experience but I am a hard worker and a fast learner. I work well under pressure and have a good handle on time management. I thrive working in a team environment, pushing to help each other grow for one big cause. I am passionate and excited to see what is next in my journey!…My name is Michelle, a graduate and former Division 1 volleyball player at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I want to continue to grow in my career in marketing and find a way to keep it authentic. I recently wrapped up working for the UCSB Athletics Marketing Department where I found my passion for marketing. I’ve worked with them for over 2 years and I took part in the entire creative cycle; from taking professional photos and videos, uploading and editing them, and eventually posting them on social media. I created graphic designs as well, for game days, awards, etc. As a student-athlete I got to understand brand partnerships as well through NIL. I worked with some brands such as Vuori, OliPop, and C20 to name a few. I may not have the most experience but I am a hard worker and a fast learner. I work well under pressure and have a good handle on time management. I thrive working in a team environment, pushing to help each other grow for one big cause. I am passionate and excited to see what is next in my journey!

Michelle Zhao

Video Editor, Social Media Manager, Content Creator, +5

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My name is Michelle, a graduate and former Division 1 volleyball player at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I want to continue to grow in my career in marketing and find a way to keep it authentic. I recently wrapped up working for the UCSB Athletics Marketing Department where I found my passion for marketing. I’ve worked with them for over 2 years and I took part in the entire creative cycle; from taking professional photos and videos, uploading and editing them, and eventually posting them on social media. I created graphic designs as well, for game days, awards, etc. As a student-athlete I got to understand brand partnerships as well through NIL. I worked with some brands such as Vuori, OliPop, and C20 to name a few. I may not have the most experience but I am a hard worker and a fast learner. I work well under pressure and have a good handle on time management. I thrive working in a team environment, pushing to help each other grow for one big cause. I am passionate and excited to see what is next in my journey!…My name is Michelle, a graduate and former Division 1 volleyball player at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I want to continue to grow in my career in marketing and find a way to keep it authentic. I recently wrapped up working for the UCSB Athletics Marketing Department where I found my passion for marketing. I’ve worked with them for over 2 years and I took part in the entire creative cycle; from taking professional photos and videos, uploading and editing them, and eventually posting them on social media. I created graphic designs as well, for game days, awards, etc. As a student-athlete I got to understand brand partnerships as well through NIL. I worked with some brands such as Vuori, OliPop, and C20 to name a few. I may not have the most experience but I am a hard worker and a fast learner. I work well under pressure and have a good handle on time management. I thrive working in a team environment, pushing to help each other grow for one big cause. I am passionate and excited to see what is next in my journey!

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My name is Michelle, a graduate and former Division 1 volleyball player at the University of California, Santa Barbara. I want to continue to grow in my career in marketing and find a way to keep it authentic. I recently wrapped up working for the UCSB Athletics Marketing Department where I found my passion for marketing. I’ve worked with them for over 2 years and I took part in the entire creative cycle; from taking professional photos and videos, uploading and editing them, and eventually posting them on social media. I created graphic designs as well, for game days, awards, etc. As a student-athlete I got to understand brand partnerships as well through NIL. I worked with some brands such as Vuori, OliPop, and C20 to name a few. I may not have the most experience but I am a hard worker and a fast learner. I work well under pressure and have a good handle on time management. I thrive working in a team environment, pushing to help each other grow for one big cause. I am passionate and excited to see what is next in my journey!

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Chinese

Advanced

Work Experience

Front Desk Associate at Mighty Pilates

January 1, 2026 - Present

Assisted with scheduling and transactions using Excel, representing in person, by phone, messages, and via email.

Social Media Assistant at Buhl Media

December 1, 2025 - Present

Oversee social media accounts of organizations/clubs to present desirable professional sports media; coordinate content schedules with experienced photographers and videographers; post UGC content for clients.

Social Media Marketing Intern at Bagged Up Games

June 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Designed engaging and visually appealing social media content to promote brand identity; contributed to campaign strategies that enhanced audience interaction.

Social Media Intern at UCSB Athletics

January 1, 2024 - Present

Develop and lead creative ideas for engaging social media content to promote UCSB sports; create top-performing posts achieving high engagement on Instagram.

NIL Deal/Brand Partnerships at Vuori, Sprouts, C2O

October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Executed a 3-month brand partnership with Vuori promoting on Instagram as an athlete and partner; produced, filmed, and edited content to align with brand standards and meet deadlines.

Receptionist at Mainland Mart Corporation

June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Summer of 23’& 24’: Assisted customers in person, over the phone, and via email, resolving questions and concerns efficiently; managed cash handling, including writing checks, processing transactions, and ensuring financial accuracy.

Coach at UCSB Advanced Volleyball Camp

June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025

Led drills and organized 100+ athletes creating a positive and engaging training environment; coached one-on-one privates developing athletes’ skills and confidence.

In-Store Sales Rep at Nike Factory Store

June 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Delivered excellent customer service in person, by phone, and via email to resolve inquiries; supported inventory management and collaborated with management to meet store goals.