Resume
Donovan Gordon
dkg135@msstate.edu| 901-619-9275 | www.linkedin.com/in/DonovanGordon135
Professional Statement:
Enthusiastic, resilient, and inspired MBA candidate and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology graduate offering diverse experiences and interested in combining biochemistry, business, and marketing experience as well as soft and technical skills to aid in solving problems within industry.
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Skills: Social Media Marketing | Fundamentals of Digital Marketing Certification | Black Magic Davinci Resolve | Google Ads Certification | Adobe Premier Pro | Adobe Light Room | Adobe Photoshop
Education:
Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Master of Business Administration, minor in Marketing May 2022
GPA: 4.00/4.00
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, concentration in Pre-Medicine, minor in Spanish – Bobby Shackouls Honor College, Leadership Honors Distinction
GPA: 3.55/4.00
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Northwest MS Community College, Southaven MS
Core Curriculum Courses, Dual Enrollment
GPA: 3.90/4.00
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Experience:
Graduate Assistant, Management & Information Systems, Mississippi State University
➢ Orchestrated successful launch of a social media marketing campaign and increased Instagram
engagement/followers by 43.3% on average within 3 months of implementation, resulting in approximately
22,000 accounts reached
➢ Spearheaded marketing campaign through recording, editing, and designing the implementation of
Instagram Reels
Bulldog Club Internship, Mississippi State University Athletics, Starkville, MS (Fall 2020-Spring 2021)
➢ Coordinated and implemented scheduled events and game day operations for football, basketball, and baseball home games as well as donor appreciation events
➢ Organized a successful Hail State Rewards Campaign which raised over $400 to aid Bulldog Club fundraising efforts during detrimental financial impacts of COVID-19 using Blackmagic Davinci Resolve
Big Event Executive Committee, Mississippi State University (Fall 2018-Spring 2019)
➢ Served in capacities of logistics, marketing, and photography/videography
➢ Successfully implemented marketing campaign to raise awareness and increase participation at the event
➢ Assisted SLCE office with branding, event planning, advertising, and remodeling of event
Collegiate Leadership Conference Executive Committee, Mississippi State University (Fall 2018-Spring 2019)
➢ Initiated series of marketing campaigns including print, email, digital, and in-person tabling events
➢ Developed communication skills by contacting numerous prominent speakers to present at the event
Volunteer Experience/Professional Organizations:
Facilities Team, Joe Frank Sanderson Center | President Mark Keenum Leadership Class | College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Ambassador | Psychology Directed Individual Study, Metamemory & Neuroscience | Montgomery Leadership Program | Mississippi State Service Dawgs Day | Sudduth Elementary School | Habitat for Humanity | Humane Society Animal Shelter | Maroon Volunteer Center Plarn | Aspiring Minorities in Health Professions Club | Resident Advisor, Moseley and Cresswell Hall