Katrina Zrubek
Zrubekkatrina@gmail.com • Regions of interest: Southeast or Midwest • 970.833.0753
Education
M.A., Communication and Business Leadership
High Point University
Cumulative GPA: 4.0
B.S.B.A., Business Administration; Minors in Spanish and Entrepreneurship
High Point University
Cumulative GPA: 3.92 | Major GPA: 4.0 | Graduated Summa Cum Laude
May 2022
High Point, NC
May 2021
High Point, NC
Recognitions
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Dean's List
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Presidential Scholar
Certifications
Positions
The Bartending School of Denver
Bartender | 2021
Philips School of Business
Student & Alum Advisory Board | Since 2021
Truist Leadership Institute
Emerging Leader | 2019
Journal of Scholarly and Creative Works
Published Research Apprentice | 2019
Wedding Planner | 2018
The Bridal Society
leadership Fellow | 2018
Siegfried Leadership Fellows Program
Affiliations
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Delta Mu Delta Honor Society
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Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
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Sigma Delta Pi Honor Society
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Sigma Nu Tau Honor Society
(Business Administration)
(First-Year Success)
(Spanish Language)
(Entrepreneurship)
Private Equity and Venture Capital Experience
Carolina Acquisition Partners
Acquisition Analyst and Operations Coordinator
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Direct deal happenings from source to close in 90 days or less
January 2022
Greensboro, NC
Hyperionyx
August 2021
Co-founder
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Creation of a Shopify store roll-up to direct list on the NASDAQ OMX (Nordic Exchange)
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Prioritize and delegate tasks between credible middle market individuals in the USA and abroad
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Curating steps in the business model to ensure growth, inclusive resources, and economic viability
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Handle top of funnel sourcing activities for business growth exit partners
Greensboro, NC
GenZScouts
October 2021 - December 2021-
Venture Capital Fellow
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Source and vet five-plus startup companies for accelerators, angels, and venture capital firms per week
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Build relationships in the startup ecosystem by connecting with founders, fellows, and professionals
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Learn about venture capital from top VCs in the industry through weekly speaker sessions
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Monitor developments and trends in tech and the VC world on Twitter, Crunchbase, and TechCrunch
Virtual
Cofounders Capital
May 2021 - December 2021
Venture Capital Analyst Intern
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Assist in monitoring and managing 23 portfolio companies guiding three to raise a Series A round
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Update periodic analysis and financial models monthly to identify investment concerns in portfolio companies
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Deepen enterprise software knowledge in manufacturing and education for Fund II resulting in 1 term sheet
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Led market sizing, business opportunities, and future investor projects directly with 7+ entrepreneurs
Cary, NC
GenZScouts
May 2021 - August 2021
Intern
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Screened five potential investment opportunities that align with FLCF’s thesis and wrote memos for the partners
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Revised the front end of the deal sourcing funnel to better reach yearly numeric investment objectives
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Conducted two due diligence reports for the Investment Committee leading to one investment
Greensboro, NC
Operations and Relational Experience
Darden Restaurants: Longhorn Steakhouse
September 2020 - January 2022
Server
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Built rapport through seamless communication in a variety of customer interactions
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Circumvented supply chain issues in a dynamically changing environment as a result of COVID-19
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Functioned as a team in a fast-paced environment
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Concentrated on multiple things at once balancing duties and tasks in a timely manner
High Point, NC
Smith & CO. Real Estate Keller Williams
November 2019 - May 2021
Marketing Specialist
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Utilized “Command” CRM database to manage 2,000+ client leads, schedule campaigns, and run reports
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Created an all-new 2021 Marketing Plan encompassing promotional materials, events, and client touches
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Interact with the marketing team to effectuate marketing plan steps from data analytics to real results
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Develop and execute social media plans on a variety of platforms including: Facebook & Instagram
High Point, NC
AvenueWest Northern Colorado
(Seasonal) June 2015 - August 2020
Marketing Intern
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Advertise and promote services with real estate sales and insurance offices around Northern Colorado
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Organize and schedule photography and marketing projects
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Promoted AWNC services with 155+ real estate and 130+ insurance offices around Northern Colorado
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Guest Relations Operator
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Oversaw the front office desk; greeted guests, answered phones, and logged maintenance requests
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Prioritized and delegated tasks to respective departments to fulfill responsibilities
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Directed internal and incoming operations; monitored inventory, and accelerated workflow
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Operations Assistant​
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Supported accounting team in filing, database management, and reporting 250+ monthly transactions
Fort Collins, CO
High Point Furniture Market: Valdese Weavers
November 2019
Market Showtime Assistant
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Coordinated showroom operations, located sales representatives, and kept schedule
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Provided personal assistance to the salesforce aiding presentations
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Ensured a pleasant experience for guests by routinely checking in and organizing client profiles at check-in
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Carried out other tasks as assigned
High Point, NC
High Point Furniture Market: Visual Comfort & CO.
October 2019
Showroom Guest Relations
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Enhanced customer experience by notifying sales representative of guests' arrival
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Provided guidance around separate showrooms
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Checked passes upon entry for proper clearance
High Point, NC
Former Campus Engagement and Involvement
Entrepreneurship Club
August 2018 – September 2020
High Point University
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Member
Planning on Point (Event Management) Club
August 2018 – September 2020
High Point University
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Member
Sales Club
August 2018 – May 2019
High Point University
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Member
Animal Advocacy Club
August 2018 – August 2020
High Point University
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Vice President, former Service Chair, and former
Student Government Association Representative
AIGA Student Group for Design
August 2018 – November 2019
High Point University
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Member
National Retail Federation Student Association
February 2019 – January 2020
High Point University
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Student Government Association Representative
Social Media Marketing Club
August 2019 – August 2020
High Point University
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Member
Photography Club
December 2018 – August 2020
High Point University
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Member
Catholic Campus Ministry
August 2018 – August 2020
High Point University
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Member
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