Charlie Stafford

Marketing and Journalism & Media Studies student with a proven ability to combine storytelling, digital content, and data insights to drive audience engagement. Experienced in videography, video editing, photography, marketing strategy, brand management, and planning for creative projects. Brings a creative, results-driven mindset and is prepared to contribute to media and marketing teams.

Marketing Consultant (Student Representative) - Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts (VAEA) – Rutgers Collaboration

(2026-03)

• Partnered with executive leadership to design a strategic communication matrix and grant-tracking system, improving donor targeting and fundraising effectiveness.
• Developed and delivered an executive-level pitch presentation to engage and secure high-value donor interest.
• Strengthened client relationship and delivered high-impact results, contributing to the successful renewal of a multi-month partnership for Rutgers Marketing Center.

Lead Producer - NYU Kanbar Institute Sight and Sound Filmmaking

(2025-06 - 2025-08)

Directed and wrote five short films, and shot eighteen. Delivered one film a week for five weeks.

• Formulated scripts, crafted visual plans and storyboards, communicated and managed actors, scheduled locations, communicated with members of the industry, and executed on initial vision.

Lifeguard - Rutgers University / Dream Pool Services - New Brunswick, NJ / Hillsborough, NJ

(2022-06 - 2026-02)

• Oversaw operations across 3 university pools and 7 municipal pools, serving 3,700+ patrons
• Delivered exceptional safety, cleanliness, and customer experience, contributing to retention of existing contracts, and expansion into new service agreements.
• Coordinated large-scale pool events, including swim meets and rowing tryouts, ensuring smooth execution.
• Earned top performance ratings for reliability, team collaboration, and proactive supervision.

Bachelor of Science - Marketing and Journalism & Media Studies - Rutgers Business School (2028-05)