Kyla Bonanca
Fall River
Summary
Junior Marketing student at Bentley University with hands-on experience in sales, customer engagement, and brand communication. Passionate about understanding consumers and connecting strategy with creativity, supported by a strong foundation in marketing strategy, management, and data-driven decision-making. Seeking a Summer 2026 internship in marketing, management, or sales in the Boston or Providence area to contribute to team goals and continue developing professionally.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail/ Sales Associate
TJ Maxx
08.2022 - Current
- Deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, improving customer satisfaction.
- Manage merchandise displays and restock inventory to ensure product availability and maintain visual appeal.
- Operate point-of-sale systems accurately to process transactions and returns.
Bartender/ Server
Swansea Country Club
05.2025 - Current
- Support event service operations for weddings, tournaments, and private functions.
- Handle cash, credit card, and POS transactions with accuracy, performing end-of-shift cash reconciliation.
- Increase sales through upselling and personalized service in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Bentley University
Waltham, MA05.2027
Skills
- Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, Zoom, Bloomberg Terminal, Excel (basic), HTML (basic)
- Soft Skills: Customer engagement, adaptability, teamwork, attention to detail, leadership, independence, public speaking, employee relations, cash handling, highly reliable, strong multitasking, engaging personality, clear and effective communication
EXTRACURRICULAR
Vice President of Panhellenic — Bentley University
• Support the President and oversee council operations, including elections, officer transitions, and policy compliance.
• Collaborate with advisors and train chapter delegates while also serving on the Recruitment Team as a Recruitment Counselor.
Alpha Phi Sorority • Habitat for Humanity • Sustainability Club
Academic Projects:
• Bloomberg Market Project (Fall 2023): Analyzed financial data using Bloomberg to evaluate company performance.
• Website Development Project (Fall 2023): Built a fully functional website using custom HTML.
• Marketing Simulation (Fall 2024): Made strategic pricing, promotion, and targeting decisions in a simulated marketing environment.
• Business Proposal Project (Spring 2025): Redesigned a marketing plan using audience, trend, and brand analysis.
Timeline
Bartender/ Server
Swansea Country Club
05.2025 - Current
Retail/ Sales Associate
TJ Maxx
08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Bentley University