Mia Schneider
Mia Schneider

I bring big ideas to life.

Bringing my event experience to the marketing agency world in New York City.

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About Me

a little bit about who I am

My name is Mia Schneider. I am currently a junior studying Marketing with a minor in Global Business. I am originally from Manalapan, New Jersey, and came to the U of A to escape the freezing weather.

Through my summer internship with Total Entertainment and my job at ME SPA, I have learned that I have a deep interest and passion for event and experiential marketing. Both of my jobs and my involvement in over five clubs at Eller have taught me how to be hardworking, adaptable, creative, dependable, and excel at time management.

I already bring strong traits as a dependable team member, and I am looking to add even more. In the future, I want to bring my event experience to the marketing agency world and build my career in New York City!

Involvement

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Why Marketing: the Mia Signature

Mia on the beach

Creating and designing has always been my thing. From the time I could remember, I was constantly making T-shirt designs, building out PowerPoints, and finding any excuse to bring ideas to life visually. In high school, I became known as the go-to design girl, always the one people turned to when they wanted something to look elevated, polished, and creative.

As I’ve grown, that passion has evolved into a strong interest in graphic design and visual storytelling. I love working with tools like Canva and the Adobe Suite, where I can bring concepts to life and experiment with different styles. In my free time, I continue to create, whether it’s designing graphics, building mood boards, or curating content that reflects my aesthetic.

Everything I make carries a distinct feel, what I like to call “The Mia Signature!”

My Journey + Goals

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Why Arizona

Both of my parents attended and met at the University of Arizona, so becoming a Wildcat meant following in their footsteps while creating my own story. Moving across the country from New Jersey challenged me to become more independent, adaptable, and confident. Arizona has become a place where I’ve grown personally and discovered what I want for my future.

Core Values

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Creativity

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why these four

DriveI picked it on my Radian self-assessment, and the people who reviewed me on Radian picked it too.
CreativityMy top motivator on my Radian self-assessment at 100/100, and my BCOM 314 team says I make sure our presentations look good.
DependableMy BCOM 314 team rated me 4 out of 4 for showing up on time and prepared.
InnovativeThe people who reviewed me on Radian called me an Idea-Generator.

This One Time…

the real moments behind my professional persona

My communication style

LoveShackFancy x Stanley

We were unloading the carpet from the truck at The Grove, with one hour until open, when the client said the color looked too pink. I called the warehouse to see if we could get a different color and how fast, and I assured the client that if they were unhappy, we were going to fix it. In the end, they loved the original carpet, and it all worked out.

What this showsI reassured the client, which is my Amiable, people-first side, and went straight to finding a solution, which is the Analytical and Driver, results-first side of my Radian results. Staying calm and acting fast is what I want to bring to agency work.

Core value: Drive

Total Entertainment Pitch

A client asked for a last-minute pitch, and our team had six hours to put together a slideshow. My part was finding the photos to represent each activation we planned to do. We all worked together to get it done, and we got the client.

What this showsDrive means doing my part well when the clock is running, because a team only wins when everyone delivers.

Core value: Creativity

Me Spa Fall Campaign

Before designing my first fall campaign for Me Spa, I didn’t feel confident jumping into such a big project on my own. So I took the initiative to meet with the managers and really understand the essence of the brand, which helped me make sure my designs were on brand. That campaign reached 2,000+ email subscribers across 6+ spa locations.

What this showsCreativity starts with understanding the brand. Asking questions first is how I make work that feels right for the client.

What's in my “Skill” Bag

the tools I reach for every day

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These are the tools I am fluent in and use every day to bring ideas to life.

I design campaigns and graphics in Canva and the Adobe Suite, build client-ready decks in PowerPoint, and turn data into clear insights with Excel and Tableau. I also create content for Instagram and TikTok. Together, these tools let me pair creativity with strategy in everything I make.

Canva logo
CanvaMe Spa campaign graphics, client decks, and this portfolio
Adobe logo
Adobe SuiteGraphic design and visual storytelling
Microsoft Excel logo
ExcelRegression, pivot tables, and clean datasets
Tableau logo
TableauBuilding dashboards
Microsoft PowerPoint logo
PowerPointTotal Entertainment client presentations
Instagram logoTikTok logo
Instagram & TikTokLauren Dattolo, makeup artist, and personal content

Professional Persona

the strengths I bring to a future in marketing

Explore the experiences, creativity, and initiative shaping my professional identity. Press play to hear my story in my own words.

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My Communication Style

what my communication assessments say about me

Self-Perception Inventory

Amiable

My Self-Perception Inventory results indicate an Amiable communication style. I value cooperation, supportive relationships, and making others feel comfortable. I aim to listen thoughtfully and help create a positive team environment.

how I see myself vs. how others see me

I see myself as Amiable, someone who cares about harmony and making people comfortable. The six people who reviewed me on Radian for my Professional Persona see something different: Analytical and Driver, focused on results and details. My BCOM 314 team agrees. They rated me 4 out of 4 for holding people accountable, and one BCOM 314 teammate said I drive the group to hit its deadlines. At an agency, that drive helps when a client event is an hour from opening, but clients and teams also need to feel heard.

Peer Perspective

How Others Experience My Brand

“Mia has a strong work ethic and is an intelligent, strategic thinker.”

I asked peers and colleagues to describe how they experience working with me. The quotes share their feedback in their own words. The word cloud collects the traits they named, with larger words coming up most often. Click any word to see it in action.

in their words · click a word

Where I’m Headed…

what I learned and what comes next

What I learned from my BCOM 314 team

I love taking ownership, and my teammates in BCOM 314 noticed. They said I go above and beyond, and they rated me 4 out of 4 for holding our team accountable. They also gave me my next goal: delegating more and being more open to help. As a people person, I’m excited to make my teammates feel even more heard.

My goal

I want to bring my event experience to a marketing agency in New York City, known for getting results and for making people feel heard.

Next steps

  • Ask for my teammates’ input before I finalize slides.
  • Hand off at least one task on every project.
  • Ask my next team for feedback midway through, not just at the end.

Portfolio

A collection of my creative, technical, analytical, and communication work. Choose a category, then click any piece to open it.

Résumé

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Professional experience

May 2025 to Present · Hackensack, NJ

Total Entertainment

Event Production Intern
  • Assist senior Executive Producer with executing 20+ on-site events, coordinating live talent, managing logistics, and ensuring seamless event operations
  • Support operations through professional client and vendor communication, preparation of high-impact sales presentations, and meticulous maintenance of pricing sheets
  • Contribute to office organization and asset development by creating polished, client-ready materials in Google Slides and Canva, streamlining internal workflows and elevating outreach efforts
Mia with performers at a Total Entertainment event
August 2026 to Present · Scottsdale, AZ

ME SPA

Freelance Marketing Graphics
  • Designed a seasonal campaign distributed to 2,000+ email subscribers across 6+ spa locations reflecting current trends
  • Created digital advertisements for 4+ social media accounts, maintaining consistent branding across platforms
  • Developed promotional materials for display across 6+ brick-and-mortar locations, increasing campaign visibility both online and in-store
January 2025 to Present · Tucson, AZ

Eller Ambassadors

Tour Guide
  • Selected to join a prestigious group of ambassadors representing over 5,000 students and 35+ successful clubs
  • Serve as a representative of the college, engaging with donors and families to emphasize the academic value of Eller
  • Deliver engaging presentations that showcase student success stories, innovative research, and the academic opportunities available at the university
Mia with fellow Eller Ambassadors at a pickleball outing
December 2024 to May 2025 · Manalapan, NJ

Lauren Dattolo MUA

Social Media Manager
  • Elevated online presence and brand image through marketing efforts, bringing the follower count from 3,900 to 4,314
  • Strategically curated and maintained social media platforms, enhancing audience engagement and follower growth
Lauren Dattolo MUA Instagram profile

Extracurricular involvement

January 2025 to December 2025 · Tucson, AZ

Pi Beta Phi Fraternity

Former Excuses Chair
  • Managed and evaluated excuse submissions for 420+ chapter members, applying chapter-approved criteria to ensure fairness, accuracy, and consistency
  • Provided clear, timely guidance to all members on the excuse process, serving as a reliable resource for interpreting policies and maintaining procedural integrity
  • Upheld strict confidentiality while handling sensitive member information, fostering trust and supporting members with questions related to eligibility and criteria
Pi Beta Phi sisters
April 2026 to Present · Tucson, AZ

Eller Rising Stars in Marketing

Selected Member
  • Selected through a highly competitive application process as 1 of 15 students from the top 30 Eller Marketing students, based on demonstrated merit, leadership, and professional potential
  • Completed 25 hours of intensive career training, leveraging faculty mentorship and networking with marketing professionals to build industry insight and career readiness
  • Attended 2 multi-day career treks and 10+ curated industry events, gaining direct exposure to brand strategy, experiential marketing, and corporate marketing teams
Mia with Rising Stars in Marketing on a career trek

Skills, activities & interests

Skills

Google PlatformMS ExcelCanvaAdobe SuiteTableauPowerPointContent CreationLeadershipPublic SpeakingHospitality

Activities

Phi Chi ThetaRead-Lead-AchieveEller Rising ProfessionalsManagement 202 Preceptor

Interests

Exercise EnthusiastFashionSocial MediaEventsTravelingFood LoverExperiencesDancingFlorence

Mia hiking in the Arizona desert Event night with performers Pi Beta Phi sisters Rising Stars in Marketing on a career trek Ball pit activation at an event Mia in front of a pink wall
Get In Touch

Let's create something memorable together.

Mia on a desert walking path at sunset
Emailmiabschneider@gmail.com
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