About Me
Hi, I’m Zaylen Dear, a senior at The University of Saint Mary, getting my bachelor’s in Marketing with a minor in Graphic Design. I love blending creativity with strategy to help companies connect better with their audience. Through school and personal work, I’ve picked up skills in branding, social media, content creation, graphic design, and digital communication.
I have worked on multiple card charities and streams to help raise money for children’s hospitals. I focus on being able to change others lifes through the hobby of sports cards.
Right now, I’m all about figuring out how businesses can use marketing and design to build strong online presences. My classes let me dive into projects like logo design, ad campaigns, website builds, and social media plans. All this hands-on stuff shows me that a mix of visuals and smart planning is key for any successful promotion out there. I really take pride in the branding and marketing stuff I’ve done for smaller businesses and personal projects. Designing logos, social media posts, and other promo materials gives me joy because it helps these places shine and get their messages across better. Through my courses, I’ve gotten better at understanding buyer behavior, cooking up marketing plans, and crafting content that really hits home with the folks you’re trying to reach.
There’s also this cool thing I do on the side. I collect sports cards, and it’s now a family affair. We started a little business called 316Cardz. It began as just a fun hobby, but it turned into a neat way for us to bond and chat with others who enjoy card collecting. Plus, running this business lets me pick up new skills in entrepreneurship, helping out customers, selling online, and building a community around a shared passion.
Along with collecting sports cards, I love playing basketball, working on creative design projects, and crafting content for social media. Plus, I’m always looking to amp up my marketing skills. Success means to me it’s about constant learning, putting in the hard work, and connecting with people. As I keep growing both academically and professionally, I’m set on nabbing chances in marketing, branding, managing social media, and designing graphics. I can’t wait to pour my creativity and smarts into aiding businesses to expand and do good.
~ Over 200 items sold on ebay
~ Over 500 followers on Whatnot
~Reached 8k in sales this year
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