Email: mmbaghda@usc.edu. Mobile: (818) 606-4482.
Education
University Of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
2024 - 2027
B.A. in Political Science | GPA: 3.92 | Dean’s List Scholar (Fall/Spring 2024)
Marketing Chair, Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity
Member, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
Member, USC Competitive Ski Team
Member, Armenian Student Association
John Cabot University, Rome, Italy
2023 - 2024
Study abroad experience focused on Political Science and International Studies
Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient (Fall 2023 & Spring 2024)
Member, Business Club
La Salle College Preparatory High School, Pasadena, CA
2019 - 2023
Magna Cum Laude, Varsity Baseball, Student Ambassador
Professional Experience
Digital Marketing & Strategy Intern, MediaNug - Hermosa Beach, CA
Summer 2025
Work on short-form, mobile-first advertising campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube for national brands in the beauty, fashion, and entertainment industries. Assist with content licensing, short-form scriptwriting, and creative development. Contribute to social media strategy, support in-house production, and collaborate directly with the casting, marketing, and creative teams throughout the pre- and post-production process.
Co-Founder, MicroEngage - Lori, Armenia
2021 - Present
Co-founded a microloan program supporting agricultural businesses in Armenia’s Lori Region, funding five beekeeping entrepreneurs with zero-interest, customized loans. Developed branding and marketing strategies to help local businesses grow their market presence. Analyzed loan repayment data to assess project performance and inform future funding rounds.
Cashier & Server, Massis Kabob Restaurant - Glendale, CA
2019 - 2025
Tasked with greeting customers, taking orders, bagging, and serving customer orders.
Volunteer Ski Instructor, Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra - Mammoth Lakes, CA
2022 - 2023
Led adaptive ski lessons for students with disabilities (SafeSport Certified).
Summer Sports Coach, Chamlian Armenian School - La Crescenta, CA
2021 - 2024
Volunteered as a coach in the summer of 2021. Promoted into a paid coaching position.
Leadership, Community Service
Marketing Chairman, ΦΣΚ, USC
2025 - Present
Leading social media strategy, manage brand partnerships and sponsorship negotiations; oversee content creation across digital platforms. Coordinate branded merchandise, plan marketing for events, and grow digital engagement across all platforms.
Presenter | Undergraduate Armenian Studies Research Symposium, USC
April, 2025
Presented original research on diaspora-led microfinance in rural Armenia, evaluating engagement-based development models over traditional charity. Selected to present at USC’s inaugural Undergraduate Armenian Studies Research Symposium, in front of a panel of judges, faculty, and a public audience.
Guest Lecturer, USC
March, 2023
Invited by Dr. Shushan Karapetian to present in MDA 330: Armenian Heritage Class on diaspora youth engagement with rural Armenian communities.
Co-Founder and Co-President, La Salle Armenian Club
2021 - 2023
Launched and led the largest cultural club on campus. Organized fundraisers, bake sales, and designed club apparel. Hosted annual April 24th events to honor Armenian history and educate the broader student body about the Armenian Genocide.
Co-Founder and Co-President, La Salle Ski and Snowboard Club
2021 - 2023
Created La Salle’s first club devoted to winter sports with club apparel & trips to local mountains.
Armenian Educational Foundation (AEF)
2018 - 2023
Supported fundraising and led project management initiatives for the Armenian Educational Foundation. Engaged donors through personalized outreach and led the School Supply Project.
Speaker, Chamlian Armenian School
2022 - 2023
Prepared and delivered PowerPoint presentation to 60 incoming freshmen, discussing the transition to high school.
Skills, Travel and Interests
Skills
Social Media & Digital Marketing, Scriptwriting & Concept Development, Brand Management, Sponsorship & Event Planning, Project Planning, Public Speaking, Quantitative Data Analysis, Short-Form Video Production, Negotiating, Customer Service
Languages
Armenian: (Fluent), Italian: (Conversational), Spanish: (Basic)
Hobbies
Skiing, Wakeboarding, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, Pickleball, Backgammon, Landscape Photography, Beekeeping
Travel
Armenia, Austria, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland
