Maria Tkachenko

About Maria Tkachenko

I’m a Sophomore at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business with a 3.97 GPA, pursuing a B.S. in Marketing and an Economics minor. I was born in New York City, where I graduated from Notre Dame School of Manhattan before continuing my business degree at Fordham. I am seeking marketing internships for Summer 2026.At Fordham, as a Marketing Scholars Candidate, I am one of 40 students in a program aimed at providing unique, high-profile opportunities to advance marketing careers through visits to leading advertising agencies and exposure to other industry-leading professionals. I am also a member of the Fordham Marketing Association and a participant in Fordham’s Intramural Volleyball League. I am also the Media Manager for the Ukrainian Students Society, where I manage their social media strategy. I’ve gained first-hand knowledge of the fashion industry by working as a brand representative for Abercrombie & Fitch, where I provide exceptional customer service by tailoring my product knowledge and styling recommendations to exceed customer expectations. I also execute bi-weekly floor sets aligned with planograms, ensuring that the visual standards maintain the branding ethos. I consistently exceed individual sales goals, earning the Associate of the Month award twice, while contributing to the store\'s overall performance. Over the summer, I expanded my knowledge of the luxury industry by completing the Inside LVMH Certificate, completing four modules to gain insights into the critical fundamentals of the luxury industry, branding, and retail and customer experience. Finally, to further my understanding of the advertising industry, I completed the Gabelli Advertising Career Readiness Certificate, a series of workshops taught by industry practitioners and Gabelli faculty, combined with a group campaign design and pitch for Shake Shack. Within Fordham’s academics, two programs have allowed me to work in a team setting, where I generated deep analysis and research to support a large final presentation. As part of Gabelli\'s Consulting Cup, I worked with a team of peers to develop a comprehensive solution to a strategic issue facing Harley-Davidson, which we pitched to a panel of judges via a PowerPoint deck. During my freshman year, my team participated in the Ground Floor challenge and created a comprehensive business plan for ReFabricate, an online tailoring company that reduces clothing waste by reworking old clothing into custom pieces. You may contact me at m•••@fordham.edu.

Experience

1. Brand Representative

   Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

   Feb 2024 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Provide exceptional service by greeting and assisting customers, exceeding their expectations by demonstrating excellent knowledge of the product and styling; exceed individual sales goals to meet store sales targets- Execute bi-weekly floorsets aligned with planograms, ensuring visual standards are met while maintaining an organized, appealing sales floor to enhance the customer shopping experience

Education

• Fordham Gabelli School of Business

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing

  2024 — 2028