Alumni Spotlight: Success Stories
COOP is proud to recognize the success of our alumni. We know that the over 6,300 folks who have completed our program are prepared to make a difference for themselves and their families through impactful careers.
December 14, 2023
Shawn Robinson completed the Digital Marketing track in New York City as part of C189 in June of 2022. Before joining COOP, he was an administrative assistant at the University at Albany. He had this to say about his COOP experience:
“COOP allowed me to make a pivotal step in my career from education to the news media industry by equipping me with practical skills, experience and a clearer sense of direction, all of which are essential for long-term professional success. It helped me learn the importance of professionalism and workplace etiquette, both of which are also crucial aspects of a successful career. Immersed in a real-world environment, I was able to understand the challenges and intricacies of our society. This exposure opened my eyes to different viewpoints and backgrounds, helping to foster creativity and innovation in any field of work.”
Shawn is currently a Special Projects Producer at WRGB CBS 6 News in Albany, New York.
November 16, 2023
Nydia Piao completed the Digital Marketing track in the fall of 2019 as a proud member of C71. She had this to say about her COOP experience:
“Through COOP, I learned the fundamentals of digital marketing which helped me land my first agency job with VaynerMedia. From there, I worked at another agency under GroupM, called Essence at the time. Following this, I pivoted careers to work platform side at TikTok. The connections I made during COOP made me feel supported and encouraged during the job application process. It was reassuring to have my cohort cheer each other on along the way.”
Nydia is currently the Client Solutions Manager for TikTok's Global Gaming team. COOP indirectly helped her get her first position in the digital marketing field by providing her with the skills she needed and connections to VaynerMedia's recruiters during our job fair.
October 12, 2023
Kristian Orozco Mejia completed the Digital Marketing track in fall 2020 as a part of C96 and now works as the E-Commerce Associate Manager at OMD. Kristian is also paying it forward to the organization and our COOPers serving as a captain, senior captain and now as an executive captain.
He had this to say about his COOP experience, “COOP gave me the foundation and confidence to land my first professional role in a competitive industry. It gave me the opportunity to connect and talk to industry professionals directly at their open houses which before was very difficult to do without those opportunities.”
Kristian is an Associate Manager for E-Commerce at OMD.
September 12, 2023
Calvin Saveur is our September featured alum! He had this to say about his experience, "COOP NYC exposed me to opportunities, which I didn't know existed whether it was an internship opportunity with GroupM, a course with Coursera X Google or even certifications, which built up my skill-set up. Joining COOP was an enriching experience." Since completing the data analytics track in 2019, Calvin has gone on to serve as a captain as he continues to grow his career and found professional success in the field!
August 16, 2023
Jada Rivera was a member of C279 in the spring of 2023. She completed the digital marketing track in New York. Here is what Jada had to say about her COOP experience and the impact it has had on her career trajectory:
“COOP gave me exposure to different career opportunities and expanded my knowledge in areas of digital marketing such as SEO, SEM, paid social, and many more. I am leaving COOP with substantial knowledge and skills that have undoubtedly prepared me for an entry-level role in marketing. My network has expanded immensely, and I am now part of a supportive and caring community.
COOP has introduced me to industry professionals that have mentored and taught me about the digital marketing ecosystem. COOP also allowed me to make meaningful connections with fellow COOPers and alumni.
I recently accepted an offer as an Associate, Video at Hearts & Science, a subsidiary of Omnicom Media Group (OMG). I found the position myself on LinkedIn. I applied, landed a phone screen interview. I reconnected with the recruiter during the COOP Connect Week Brazen Job Fair and I believe our conversation solidified her interest in me as a candidate. I landed a second interview and have now been offered the job!”
July 26, 2023
Madeline Perez was a member of C183 in the fall of 2021. She completed the digital marketing track in Los Angeles and went on to be a two-time captain. Here is what Madeline had to say about her COOP experience and the impact it has had on her career trajectory:
“COOP helped me obtain my first role! Before I joined COOP, I was fresh out of university and had only been working in the retail and food industry. I didn't have any prior marketing experience and as much as I tried, I was never able to get an internship even with a bachelors degree in business administration and marketing from California State University, Dominguez Hills. COOP taught me the necessary skills I needed to jumpstart my digital marketing career and allowed me to network with people that ultimately helped me land my current role.”
Before doing the digital marketing track through COOP, Madeline was working at a FedEx office. She is currently employed at Neo Media World (GroupM) as a Senior Associate Planner, a position which her captain referred her for.
“The connections I've made through COOP have been wonderful. My captain is the one who helped me get my job and I'm still very connected to my cohort. I became a captain to give back to the community and I'm still close to some of my COOPers today. It's a very open and giving community which I really love and appreciate.”
