Aidan Stark-Chessa
📧 aidanstarkchessa@gmail.com | 📞 207-420-6551
🔗 LinkedIn | 📷 Instagram: Aidan_StarkChessa | 🌐 Portfolio: aidanstarkchessa.com

Summary

Results-driven social media strategist, PR outreach coordinator, and activist with expertise in content creation, marketing, and advocacy. Adept at launching viral campaigns, fostering community engagement, and amplifying social causes. Passionate leader with experience in brand storytelling, digital marketing, and grassroots organizing.

Professional Experience

Marketing Specialist
Get Maine Lobster | Remote | Apr 2021 – Sep 2024

  • Developed and executed compelling social media campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

  • Spearheaded viral marketing initiatives, driving audience growth and engagement.

  • Contributed to product design and branding strategies, enhancing overall market presence.

  • Created high-impact blog content, social media posts, and promotional videos.

Bartender | Server
Street & Company | Portland, ME | May 2023 – Present

  • Crafted innovative cocktails and curated seasonal drink specials, leveraging advanced mixology skills.

  • Delivered high-quality service at one of Portland’s top dining establishments.

  • Engaged with French-speaking patrons to enhance guest experience.

Host | Cocktail Server
Street & Company | Portland, ME | Aug 2022 – May 2023

  • Managed guest seating and optimized restaurant flow for exceptional dining experiences.

  • Assisted in cocktail preparation and service, ensuring consistency and quality.

Planning Committee Member
SafeBAE | Remote | Feb 2022 – Aug 2022

  • Organized a national youth summit for 25 high school students, fostering leadership and activism.

  • Designed and facilitated workshops on advocacy, empowerment, and social change.

Ski Instructor
Deer Valley Resort | Park City, UT | Nov 2021 – May 2022

  • Provided tailored ski instruction to children and adults at a premier ski resort.

  • Enhanced student confidence and skills through personalized coaching.

Co-Founder
Procure Maine | Portland, ME | May 2020 – May 2021

  • Launched a pandemic-response concierge service, delivering essentials within 24 hours.

  • Designed and implemented a website, promotional campaigns, and sales strategy within two weeks.

  • Partnered with local businesses and gained media recognition in The Boston Globe.

Sales Associate
Patagonia | Freeport, ME | Aug 2019 – Dec 2019

  • Guided customers in selecting sustainable, ethically sourced products.

  • Advocated for Patagonia’s environmental mission: "Save Our Home Planet."

Cook | Social Media Coordinator
Coals Bayside | Portland, ME | Jul 2019 – Aug 2019

  • Transitioned from dishwasher to line cook while managing social media promotions.

  • Developed culinary skills and contributed to the restaurant’s brand presence.

Volunteer & Leadership Experience

Board Member
SafeBAE | Jun 2020 – 2024

Youth Advisory Board Member
Maine Boys to Men | Sep 2019 – Jun 2022

  • Hosted The Youth Take podcast, covering critical issues like sexual assault prevention and dating violence.

Education

Bates College | Lewiston, ME
Maine Coast Waldorf School | Freeport, ME

Skills & Expertise

✅ Digital Marketing & Content Creation – Social media strategy, viral campaigns, and brand storytelling.
✅ Entrepreneurship & Business Development – Experience launching and scaling initiatives.
✅ Leadership & Team Management – Proven ability to inspire, organize, and drive change.
✅ Advocacy & Public Relations – Strong communicator and grassroots organizer.
✅ Multilingual Communication – Proficient in French for customer engagement and outreach.

References

Available upon request.