Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Graduate Research Assistant
Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Oklahoma State University
Full-time Graduate Assistant
Student Advising
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Tracked daily registrations and cancellations for student events using Eventbrite and Excel, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
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Assembled informational bags for approximately 400 Entrepreneurship students, providing valuable resources and materials about the center.
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Supervised registration, grading, and student inquiries for 400 Intro to Entrepreneurship students, ensuring smooth administrative processes.
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Social Media
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Promoted the Riata Center through strategic social media campaigns, flyer distribution, and participation in tabling events.
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Monitored and environment scanned the Riata Center social media platforms during daily shifts.
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Provided real-time coverage of competition award ceremonies through Facebook and Instagram Live.
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Developed social media content calendar through Hootsuite and Monday.com
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Executed social media strategies and trends across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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Managed a social media team of 5 students to create content.
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Created a 35-page social media standard of practice guidelines for the center.
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Produced a monthly e-newsletter tailored to students, spotlighting the Riata Center and showcasing upcoming events for the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Event Experience
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Captured photos and videos during events for future promotional purposes, creating engaging visual content.
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Contributed to the successful execution of annual events in Fall 2021-2023, such as Orange Block Party, Startup Frenzy, Pitch & Poster Competition, Business Plan Competition, Cowboy100, and the Veteran's Entrepreneurship Program.
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Helped in development and execution of the 2021-2022, 2022-2023 Pitch and Poster and Business Plan Competitions.
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Maintained meticulous documentation of nominations and applications for the Cowboy100 event and Veteran's Entrepreneurship Program.
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Conducted extensive research on national and international Business Plan Competitions, establishing a comprehensive database for students in the Entrepreneurship department.