Rakebe Dereje

Marketing Assistant with experience in content management, organization & multitasking, and design & office software. Proven ability to juggling multiple campaigns, organizing digital asset libraries, and coordinating tight production schedules and proficiency in google workspace, microsoft office, and basic design tools like adobe photoshop or canva for asset creation. Known for great teamwork, good communication, good research, organization skills.

Liberal Arts Department Receptionist - NVCC Work Study - Alexandria, VA

(2023-03 - 2023-05)

• Managed front-desk operations for the Liberal Arts Department, serving as the primary point of contact to welcome and direct students, faculty, and campus visitors.
• Communicated complex campus policies and procedures clearly and empathetically to a diverse student body, enhancing the overall student support experience.
• Collaborated with department faculty to prepare instructional materials, distribute campus announcements, and coordinate logistics for departmental events.

ITE Department Receptionist - NVCC Work Study - Alexandria, VA

(2024-08 - 2024-12)

• Managed front-desk communications and administrative requests for the ITE Department, serving an average of 40+ students, faculty members, and campus tech visitors daily.
• Streamlined the ticketing and scheduling process for academic advising, successfully coordinating calendars for 5+ full-time IT and engineering advisors to minimize student wait times.
• Utilized office productivity software (including MS Office and student database systems) to input data accurately and maintain up-to-date academic schedules.

NGO Marketing Assistant - 757 We Care - Norfolk, Virginia

(2026-03)

• Coordinated the execution of 2 quarterly social media campaigns across Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn, increasing overall digital community engagement over 2 months.
• Designed over 15 high-impact visual assets using Canvas to promote digital campaigns that directly funded essential resources, food programs, and educational supplies for kids in need.
• Facilitated interactive workshops and marketing activities directly for youth participants, creating a welcoming and supportive environment that fostered creative engagement.

International Studies - Old Dominion University (2025 - 2027)

International Studies - Northern Virginia Community College (2022 - 2025)