Marushka Andrews, Marketing Lecturer

Marushka Andrews

Marketing Lecturer

University of Aruba

Location
Netherlands
Education
Master's degree, MBA - Master of Business Administration
Experience
18 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 6 Months

Marketing Lecturer at University of Aruba
  • Netherlands Antilles
  • My current job since September 2013

Faculty for Accounting, Finance and Marketing (FEF)
Currently teaching:
• Advertising & Design
• Marketing Management
• Consumer Behavior

Classes previously taught:
• Service Marketing Management (2014 - 2016)
• User Experience (2013 - 2017)
• Intro Web Design/Management Information Systems (2013 - 2017)

Project mentor:
Social Project (2nd year - sophomore)
Integrated Project (3rd year - junior)

Academic mentor:
Internship (for 3rd year marketing students)
Thesis research (for 4th year marketing students)

Vice Dean at University of Aruba
  • Netherlands Antilles
  • My current job since March 2015

Vice Dean at the Faculty for Accounting, Finance and Marketing (FEF)

• Assist dean with administrative duties
• Substitute dean in all duties while absent
• Serve as representative for the faculty
• Active advocate for student exchange and international experience

Guest Lecturer at Thomas More Hogeschool
  • Belgium
  • March 2017 to March 2017

Attended the 13th International Days as guest lecturer.
Topic presented: Mindfulness in the media, protecting the defenseless?

Marketing SME at OMI
  • United States - New York - New York
  • November 2016 to January 2017

Developed three marketing modules for the online learning platform.
Modules:
1. Mobile Marketing: the Which, the Who, the When, and How
2. Engaging with Mobile Marketing
3. The UX in Mobile Marketing

Guest Lecturer at Artevelde Hogeschool
  • Belgium
  • May 2016 to May 2016

Attended the annual International Days at Artevelde Hogeschool.
Presented two interactive seminars.
Topic 1: Changing marketing trends and its effect on culture and cultural shifts.
Topic 2: Consumers having the upper hand - understanding and building a stronger relation with the main stakeholders.

Producer at Telearuba NV
  • Netherlands Antilles
  • October 2007 to July 2013

Responsible for various TV productions, assisted with planning and execution, crew and talent recruiting, shoot supervision, live production management, and collaborated with sales on maintaining strong client relationship.
Notable productions:
• Developed and produced 5 seasons of ‘Mente Inteligente, a quiz show for students 2009 - 2013.
• Producer of ’Den Dje’, a seasonal live informative and entertaining carnival program 2008 - 2013.
• Producer of ‘Magia di Pasco’, a seasonal live entertaining Christmas program 2007 - 2012.
• TV producer for Aruba Model Search (AMS) 2010 and 2012.
• Assistant producer, mentor, PR and designer for ‘Dance & Sparkle’ a dance competition 2010 and 2011.
• Producer, live TV production of Miss Aruba 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2013.
• Producer, PR and mentor for Sparkling Tour, a youth singing competition 2008 and 2009.

Part time Lecturer at University of Aruba
  • Netherlands Antilles
  • February 2013 to July 2013

Taught the following courses:
- UX (User Experience)
- BIV3 (Management Information Systems / Web Design)

Part time Lecturer at University of Aruba
  • Netherlands Antilles
  • August 2012 to December 2012

Taught the following course:
Advertisement & Design

Multimedia Designer & Editor at E.C.A. NV
  • Netherlands Antilles
  • June 2006 to October 2007

• Conceptualized and designed websites and web banners.
• Created TV graphics, commercials, infomercials, and radio ads.

Graphic and Web Designer at E.C.A. NV
  • Netherlands Antilles
  • January 2006 to June 2006

• Collaborated, with Marketing Managers, designers and production department on various projects.
• Lead designer on many advertisement campaigns, and collateral pieces.

Freelance Designer at JuvEssentials
  • United States
  • September 2005 to January 2006

Designer logo, initial business card and website for company.

Education

Master's degree, MBA - Master of Business Administration
  • at University of Liverpool
  • December 2011

Modules: Corporate Strategy, Managing People, Managing Resources, Managing the Environment, Consumer Behavior, Marketing in a Global Environment, Entrepreneurship, Managing Change.

Master's degree, Computer Arts-New Media
  • at Academy of Art University
  • July 2007

• Master of Fine Arts, Computer Arts New Media - 2004* *Thesis completed and approved: July 2007

Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
  • at Savannah College of Art and Design
  • May 2002

Savannah College of Art and Design 2000 Fillipe Bouchet Scholarship recipient.

Specialties & Skills

Education
Project Management
Marketing
Management
Multimedia
Project Management
Planning/Organizing
Analytical/Research Skills
Problem-Solving/Reasoning/Creativity
Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
Communications Skills (listening, verbal, written)
Teamwork
Computer/Technical Literacy - Apple + PC
Final Cut Pro
Leadership/Management Skills
Interpersonal Abilities
Adobe Master Collection
Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities

Languages

English
Expert
Dutch
Expert
Spanish
Intermediate
Portuguese
Beginner
Italian
Beginner

Hobbies

  • Traveling, Music & dance exploration, physical activities, cuisine
    Traveling: Exploring different countries and cultures Music & dance exploration Physical activities: yoga, and workout International Cuisine: exploring various cuisine