Aidan Stark-Chessa Email: aidanstarkchessa@gmail.com | Phone: 207-420-6551 | LinkedIn: linkedin | Instagram: Aidan_StarkChessa | aidanstarkchessa.com
Summary:
My name is Aidan Stark-Chessa I graduated high school from Maine Coast Waldorf with an entrepreneurial spirit, now pursuing a degree at Bates College. As a social media manager, influencer, and PR outreach coordinator at GetMaineLobster.com, I create engaging content and drive viral campaigns. Alongside, I'm a committed activist working to end sexual assault and teen dating violence, actively engaged with Maine Boys to Men and SafeBAE. My passion extends to hosting podcasts on critical societal issues. I'm driven by the power of connection, training, marketing, and leadership, eager to make a meaningful impact. Bates College marks the next step in my journey of growth and advocacy. I value working with other people through kindness and collaborating with the end goal of making the world a better place.
Professional Experience:
Marketing Specialist | Get Maine Lobster | Apr 2021 - Present
Developed engaging blog posts and social media content across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok).
Strategized and executed viral campaigns and internet challenges.
Contributed to product design and executed marketing initiatives.
Portfolio: Links to blog posts, TikTok, X, Instagram, Facebook
Host | Street&Company | Aug 2022 - Present
Valuable member of the team at one of Portland's oldest and most renowned restaurants, Street&Company.
Responsibilities include warmly welcoming guests, managing seating to prevent kitchen overload, and ensuring equitable distribution of guests among servers.
Recognized the significance of the host role in optimizing restaurant occupancy and revenue potential.
Spoke French with patrons coming from Quebec.
Planning Committee Member | SafeBAE | Feb 2022 - Aug 2022
Collaborated with a committee of three to organize a summit for 25 high school students from across the United States.
Coordinated workshops with specialized professionals to empower young activists in their respective communities.
Ski Instructor | Deer Valley Resort | Nov 2021 - May 2022
Committed instructor at the no. 1 ski school in the United States.
Taught both children and adults, fostering their skiing skills.
Worked hard in private lessons to ensure students' progress.
Server Assistant | Street and Co. | May 2021 - Jul 2021
Provided exceptional service and support at one of Portland's most distinguished restaurants.
Proficient in bussing tables, fileting fish, and enhancing customers' dining experience.
Cultivated a deep appreciation for gourmet cuisine and fine dining.
Co-Founder | Procure Maine | May 2020 - May 2021 | Our Boston Globe Article
Collaborated with two friends to establish Procure Maine, a community-focused
concierge service in response to the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Designed and launched the company's website, promotional materials, and sales pitch
within approximately two weeks.
Provided swift deliveries, often same-day, ensuring that essential items reached
customers within 24 hours.
Fostered community engagement by partnering with local businesses when customers
sought specific products.
Sales Associate | Patagonia | Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
Worked to help customers find what they were looking for.
Supported Patagonia's mission to “Save our home planet” through sustainable
consumption.
Cook | Coals Bayside | Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
Started as a dishwasher and quickly advanced to oversee social media and menu comprehension.
Developed culinary skills and contributed to the kitchen team.
Progressed to the role of line cook, embracing the restaurant environment's challenges
and diversity.
Volunteering:
Youth Advisory Board Member | Maine Boys to Men | Sep 2019 - June 2022
Board Member | SafeBAE | Jun 2020 - Present
Portfolio: Podcast links | The Youth Take |
Education:
Bates College | Sep 2022 - Present
Maine Coast Waldorf School | 2005 - 2021
Skills:
Organic Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Content Creation
Collaboration
Kindness and Understanding