Katherine Ilkhani

KATHERINE ILKHANI Washington , DC 20016 ◆- ◆- EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, 08/2024 Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA • Dean's List [Fall 2022], 3.5 GPA Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, 05/2021 Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale, VA • Dean's List [Fall & Spring Semester], 4.0 GPA WORK HISTORY Business Support Manager, 07/2024 - Current HannaCRE – Tysons Corner, VA • Played a pivotal role in establishing and launching the new Tysons, Virginia branch of Hanna Commercial, contributing as one of the inaugural employees and supporting all foundational business setup activities. • Developed and streamlined the New Agent Onboarding Process, creating training materials and leading onboarding seminars for new agents • Created and executed a targeted social media marketing strategy that aligned with our business goals, brand messaging, and audience personas, resulting in a 90% increase in job applications • Gained proficiency in property listing and other platforms such as CoStar, LoopNet, and Crexi, Ascendix and Quickbooks • Collaborated with senior management to draft and disseminate press releases • Developed and maintained the office's presence Instagram, and LinkedIn, enhancing brand visibility and engagement Founder and CEO, 06/2024 - Current Zolv • Developing Zolv, a company dedicated to creating cutting-edge nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) to support vaping cessation efforts among Gen Z • Mentored by Robert Langer, renowned engineer and co-founder of Moderna, with bi-monthly consultations providing invaluable insights and expertise in controlled drug delivery systems • Collaborated with esteemed chemical engineering professors from prestigious institutions including Harvard, University of Michigan, Ole Miss, Stanford, and Duke • Currently engaged in R&D Founder and CEO, 07/2023 - 05/2024 MercerLake LLC • Founder of a Gen Z marketing agency, providing strategic digital media and partnerships consulting • Secured a roster of 5+ clients, including companies like Revolve, Planetarians, SolveCC, and more • Recruited and managed two social media influencers who successfully executed 15+ pieces of content. Resulted in 200% increase in follower growth for Planetarians, a venture-backed food startup • Executed successful rebranding campaign for EyeCare Docs, a medical startup. Wrote new patient pamphlets and designed business cards Youth Advisory Board Member, 04/2023 - 05/2024 Revolve • Prepared detailed reports for quarterly meetings with C-Suite executives, including the Chief Brand Officer • Identified and compiled a list of 50+ relevant influencers for targeted marketing campaigns • Assisted in the development of creative briefs for high-profile events, including the Revolve Festival. • Provided strategic consulting across multiple areas such as social media, sustainability, and partnerships, enhancing brand strategy and execution Operations Manager, 02/2023 - 05/2024 Phia (Sophia Kianni & Phoebe Gates) • Worked directly with co-founders on branding strategy, influencer outreach, and partnerships management • Wrote sales pitches, identified potential leads, and sent outreach to 100+ potential customers, successfully landing 10+ partnerships with e-commerce companies • Utilized PowerPoint, Canva, and Figma to create descriptive and visually appealing pitch decks for prospective partners, resulting in 20% increase in response rate PUBLICATIONS • https://georgetowner.com/articles/2023/08/14/best-friends-business-partners-tackle-climate-crisis/ LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES Climate Cardinals (Non-profit Organization), Deputy Executive Director June 2019 - March 2024 • Crafted decks and grant applications that secured $500,000 in funding from major partners such as Google, L'Oréal, Ashoka, and Twitter. • Collaborated closely with the Executive Director to coordinate communications and organize quarterly meetings for a diverse, international leadership team comprising 10 directors and 100 core team members. • Oversaw recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations for 10 directors selected from a competitive pool of over 5,000 applicants. • Helped source and manage key partnerships with organizations such as the United Nations Environmental Program, UNICEF, National Geographic, Translators Without Borders, and the Yale Center for Climate Communications • Oversaw the translation of 1,500,000+ words of climate resources for 10+ partners National Solidarity Group Iran (Non-profit Organization), Political Outreach Committee February 2024 - Current • Developed and executed strategic plans to foster relationships with government officials, policymakers, and community leaders. • Monitored and analyzed political developments and trends to inform NSG Iran's advocacy strategies and messaging. SKILLS • • • • • Advanced Excel Powerpoint Canva Salesforce Slack • • • • • Written and Verbal Communication Team Culture Development Digital Strategy Organizational Management Fluent in Farsi