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A second-year year Master of Science in Information student specializing in UX/UI Research and Design, with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, at the University of Michigan.

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My name is marlena.

My mission is to empower and uplift aspiring entrepreneurs, especially within minority communities, by sharing insights on technology, business growth strategies, and personal development, all while navigating the complex landscape of being a second-year University of Michigan MSI graduate student focusing on Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

age: 25

gender: female

language: english

work: MSI Graduate Student

freelance: available

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2+

years of experience

my skills

digital transformation strategy

digital marketing

ux/ui principles

agile methodology

business model development

HTML/CSS/Javascript

google analytics + ads

SEO + SEM

digital wireframing + prototyping

usability testing

my qualifications

june 2017 - dec 2021

The University of Michigan, School of Literature, Sciences, and the Arts

Bachelor's in Science - Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience; Focus in Sociology

aug 2023 - may 2025

The University of Michigan, School of Information

Master of Science in Information - UX/UI Research and Design; Focus in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

aug 2023 - may 2024

Student Ambassador//Adobe

Orchestrated a comprehensive marketing plan and hosted skill-development workshops that, through targeted outreach to over 250 students, 20 clubs, and 5 professors, and leveraging social media analytics.

june 2024 - aug 2024

Digital Marketing Intern//Ann Arbor SPARK

Conducted a market analysis for APT Solar Solutions, uncovering trends in smart city expansion that influenced $500K in product investments, collaborated with executives to forecast five-year development opportunities for a projected 20% market share growth, and analyzed competitors to drive a 15% increase in competitive positioning.

april 2024 - aug 2024

UX and Marketing Coordinator//HappierMe

Led UX research that drove a 40% improvement in app functionality and a 25% increase in user satisfaction, coordinated marketing strategies for new teen-focused product lines resulting in a 50% higher-than-expected adoption rate, and developed the HappierMe Student Ambassador Program, boosting brand reach by 35% and increasing customer acquisition across US colleges.

feb 2023 - mar 2023

Social Media Marketing Specialist//Avalon International Breads

I managed and executed content creation that enhanced TikTok brand visibility by 40%, and analyzed marketing metrics to improve conversion rates by 20% through data-driven insights.

jan 2020 - may 2022

Research Assistant//The University of Michigan

I assisted in the Child and Family Development Laboratory by digitally indexing over 1000 children's literature books from two sources for data analysis. I also coded each book based on family situations about a new sibling and entered the data into Excel.

my services

content creation

Crafting engaging content for social media collaborations and partnership opportunities

1:1 coaching

Personalized coaching on social media strategy and marketing audits

social media management

Comprehensive management of brand's social media accounts

digital marketing

Virtual courses and workshops on digital marketing

XO, MARLENARIELLEE THE BLOG

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28th june, 2024
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Imposter Syndrome on LinkedIn

Well, here we go... I never thought I’d experience imposter syndrome on a platform like LinkedIn, but there I was...

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3rd july, 2024
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From Idea to Startup: A 10 Step-by-Step Guide for Entrepreneurs Who Are Just Starting Out

Welcome, aspiring innovators and future tech leaders! 🚀 As a passionate advocate for diversity...

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8th july, 2024
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From Idea to Startup: A 10-Step Guide for BIPOC Entrepreneurs - Step 1: Refine Your Idea💡

The first step in your entrepreneurial journey is to refine your idea. This involves...

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10th july, 2024
by marlenariellee
From Idea to Startup: A 10-Step Guide for BIPOC Entrepreneurs - Step 2: Develop a Business Plan📊

A well-crafted business plan is your startup's blueprint for success. It's not just a document for potential...

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12th july, 2024
by admin
From Idea to Startup: A 10-Step Guide for BIPOC Entrepreneurs - Step 3: Build a Diverse and Skilled Team🤝

Your team can make or break your startup. Building a diverse and skilled team...

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10th july, 2024
by marlenariellee
From Idea to Startup: A 10-Step Guide for BIPOC Entrepreneurs - Step 2: Develop a Business Plan📊

A well-crafted business plan is your startup's blueprint for success. It's not just a document for potential...

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contact me

Let's Get in Touch!

Quickest ways to get in touch:

for professional inquiries:

branhama@umich.com

for social media collaborations + services:

marlenariellee@gmail.com

linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlenariellee/