Resume
Elijah Kates
La Verne, CA
909-837-9710
Elikates03@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elijahkates
Summary
Marketing focused Business Administration student at Cal Poly Pomona with experience in digital marketing, analytics, customer facing operations, and entrepreneurship. Certified in Google Analytics and Google Ads with hands on experience in SEO strategy, content creation, e commerce operations, and market research.
Experience
Independent Online Reseller (Self-Employed)
Depop & eBay | 2025 – Present
- Built and operate an independent e commerce business with 277+ completed sales
- Manage inventory, pricing strategy, customer communication, and shipping logistics
- Source inventory through trend research and resale market analysis
- Photograph, edit, and optimize product listings using Photoshop
Online Grocery Associate
Walmart | 2021 – Present
- Managed high volume order fulfillment and logistics
- Coordinated with delivery drivers to resolve customer order issues
- Trusted by leadership to maintain operations during leadership absence
- Delivered customer service support and processed refunds/issues
Content & SEO Intern
Cal Poly Pomona Nursery | 2026
- Collaborated on SEO strategy for Tomatozania event promotion
- Scripted, filmed, and edited YouTube content
- Assisted in content planning and digital campaign strategy
Education
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
B.S. Business Administration — Digital Marketing & Sports/Entertainment Marketing
Expected Graduation: 2027
Relevant Coursework: - Marketing Strategy - Consumer Behavior - Business Analytics - AI in Marketing
Certifications
- Google Analytics Certification
- Google Ads Search Certification
- Google Ads Display Certification
- Cal Poly Pomona Data Wrangling and Visualization Badge
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification
Skills
Marketing & Analytics
- Google Analytics (GA4)
- Google Ads
- SEO
- Content Creation
- Market Research
- Consumer Behavior
Creative & Technical
- Adobe Photoshop
- Product Photography
- AI Productivity Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Workspace
Operations & Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Inventory & Logistics
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
Projects & Ventures
Third Channel
Personal creative brand focused on media, storytelling, marketing, and digital production.
Statistics Without Borders AI Policy Project
Collaborated on AI policy development and market strategy research through focus groups and qualitative analysis.
Communication Barriers in the Workplace
Academic research project analyzing workplace communication and organizational collaboration.
Smart Pocket Mobile App Concept
Consumer behavior course project focused on financial technology positioning and strategic messaging.