MAELANI GROFF
+1 (914) 330-4049
OBJECTIVE
Highly organized and driven visual communication student seeking an internship in order to learn about the entertainment, photography, and graphic design industries.
EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATIONS, University of South Carolina Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication May 2024
Major: Visual Communications | Minor: Studio Art
Awards: Dean’s List (multiple recipient)
EXPERIENCE
AMOI WEDDINGS Columbia, SC USA
Intern
April 2022 – August 2022
Served as wedding planning intern with owner-operator Amber Watson directly assisting in the coordinating preparation, execution, and organization of weddings.
Facilitated smooth guest receiving process that resulted in improved experience for wedding guests.
Responded to high-stress incidents in a professional manner that promoted a positive wedding experience
PARKER & COMPANY DESIGNS
Southport, CT US
Intern
May 2023-August 2023
Served as an interior design intern while working closely with Parker Rogers, the owner of the company, assisting in daily tasks such as the filing and organizing of fabrics and wallpapers, attending daily meetings and charting quotes for clients.
Worked quickly and efficiently to work with client’s goals and visions according to their priorities
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
DANCE MARATHON; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia, SC USA
Alpha Chi Omega Team Captain August 2021 – May 2022
Responsible for recruiting students to join as dancers, communicating with dancers, and driving the fundraising of the team
Participated in weekly meetings effectively coordinating teams efforts within the Dance Marathon mission
Drove team fundraising contributing to the $931,016 total raised for Dance Marathon event
ALPHA CHI OMEGA SERVICE SORORITY; UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA Columbia, SC USA
August 2020 – May 2024
Served on the chapter recruitment board to implement a recruitment process that upheld the chapters scope and values
Led recruitment small groups that enabled young women to achieve a higher understanding of academic and personal achievement
Revamp chapter communication methods to facilitate easier communication between over 500 recruits
ACTIVITIES University of South Carolina Fashion Board Member, SC Organization of Real Estate Member