Kayla Malik

2931 Scioto Lane Cincinnati OH 45219, (614)-743-1485, Malikkl@mail.uc.edu, www.linkedin.com/in/kaylamalik17

Education_______________________
University of Cincinnati, Carl H. Lindner College of Business, GPA 3.64/4.0 Class of May 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing and International Business
Minor in Fashion Studies
Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy Luxury Retailing Study Abroad Experience May 2015
Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates, International Management Study Abroad Experience December 2016

Circle of Excellence Scholar | J. Phillip Holloman Scholar Recipient

National Society of Collegiate Scholars | Deans List Recipient

Professional Experience__________
L Brands, La Senza Merchandising Intern May 2016 August 2016
Analyze and reacted to weekly sales, suggested reorders of successful product and newness based off of trends.
Collaborated with Cross Function Teams to successfully complete weekly orders through the speed program.
Maintained assortment planning tools, Flex PLM and Product Planning Platform to ensure accurate execution of sales orders.
Created chase request charts to fulfill urgent inventory needs for chain and tier 1 stores.
Asha Daniels, Marketing Intern May 2015 August 2015
Researched marketing strategies including, celebrity promotions/endorsements to expand branding for Asha Daniels designs across Ohio
and Northern Kentucky.
Communicated with Owner on marketing, design, and public relations team weekly on project updates and deadlines, including the
weeks she traveled to New York.
Developed creative and new ideas for photoshoots including flow of models/looks, presentation, outfit and jewelry choices.

Work Experience__________________
University of Cincinnati, Resident Advisor January 2016 Current
Implemented 8 educational programs focused on student excellence, stewardship, safety, diversity, and inclusion, for 695 residents.
Led weekly meetings and provided updates on communications, goal tracking and resident requests.
Developed ad hoc problem solving and conflict resolution skills through daily and weekly interactions with residents.
Worked across multiple RA teams to create a sense of unity and camaraderie that enhanced the overall experience for all students at UC.
Carl H. Lindner College of Business Undergraduate Programs Office, Student Assistant April 2015 Current
Assisted advisors and executive secretary with reviewing/following up on emails, answering confidential phone calls, directing students to
the correct resource, and prepare documentation for daily meetings with students.
Improved student satisfaction by training 100 students per week via phone and email on creating their schedule and setting
appointments with their advisor.

Leadership________________________
ADVANCE (Professional Development Student Organization), VP of Corporate Relations May 2015 - May 2016
Collaborated with ADVANCE Advisor and President on executive tasks for the year.
Created a committee to organize funding, organization, and logistics of the Annual Corporate Excursion to Washington D.C.
Executed the Corporate Excursion where we visited 8 companies and non-profits, learned about their operations, and career paths.
ADVANCE, Editor in Chief May 2014 - May 2015
Designed and distributed an online and hardcover newsletter to hundreds of students reviewing upcoming events, opportunities for
community and service, and updates from ADVANCE leadership.
Contributed at all weekly member meetings with planning updates or issues to the other ADVANCE executives.
Business Fellows, Mentor August 2015 - May 2016
Mentored new student through the transition to college by meeting and discussing classes, professors, campus organizations, and other
opportunities for involvement.
Established goals focused on professionalism, class achievement, career coaching, community service, and leadership.
Reviewed progress reports with mentees to ensure they had a successful and rewarding freshman year at Cincinnati.
Circle of Excellence (CoE), Chief Administrative Officer May 2015 - May 2016
Recruited 100 new members by networking, marketing the organization, administering applications, and performing interviews.
Used multiple forms of communication for updates, changes, and the overall status of the students in CoE.
Led the CoE Marketing & Branding team by collaborating with a third party vendor to price and order CoE apparel for multiple students.
Circle of Excellence, Secretary August 2014 - May 2015
Participated on a team to develop the organizations mission, vision, and values including academic excellence and community service.
Prepared weekly agenda and distributed prior to meeting. Also, completed meeting minutes and tracked action items.
Networked with Dean of Undergraduate Admissions to gain additional support of the organization from University leadership.

Volunteer Experience_______________
American Red Cross, Fire Alarm Installation and Planning Campus Safety Awareness, Safety Representative
Boys & Girls Club, School Remodeling Clean Up Cincy, Environmental Representative
Business Fellows, Teachers Assistant Leawood Elementary School Student Assistant
Goodwill Columbus Spring DAAP Fashion Show, Stage Runner