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Lead four person digital team; develop and coordinate the production schedule for digital team deliverables and campaigns including graphics, video, and content for the CPS blog, social media accounts, and district announcements.Lead continuous improvement strategy for department and track performance of digital deliverables through social accounts and CPS blog.Design, create, and edit creative digital deliverables including animation, video editing, motion graphics, print and digital graphic design, and writing digital copy and scripts.Collaborate with central office departments on district initiatives to coordinate production deliverables including content and visual updates on cps.edu and social media accounts.

Manage development and production of digital content by collaborating with the communications digital team and central office departments to produce graphics, video, and content for the CPS blog and social media accounts.Established and maintain production procedures and processes for CPS blog team to support on-time completion of deliverables and data-driven decisions.Develop artwork for digital and print graphics aligned with CPS branding (social media, initiative toolkits, flyers, presentation decks, templates) for CPS central office and central office departments.Create animated explainer videos, edit videos, and provide motion graphics assets (lower thirds, animated logos, type) for district initiatives.

Office of School Counseling and Postsecondary Advising (OSCPA)Transitioned from Public Allies into a full time role in July 2018.Conducted independent research into effective practices to create best outcomes for students of color.Researched external programs that support students and created resource guides for use by school counselors and students. Developed visual aesthetic and designed marketing materials and presentations for district-wide initiatives.

Chicago, Il

Assessed needs of student group to develop activities and mentoring curriculum for a group of 8th grade students.Through Public Allies, I was placed at the Chicago Public Schools central office for 10 months to complete 1700 hours of service. Throughout these 10 months, I also engaged with the Chicago community through volunteer opportunities and mentorship.

Broken Arrow, Ok

Designed communication materials, including internal messaging and printed sticker samples for marketing to potential clients.Ideated, coordinated production, and animated video to attract and retain customers.Provided logistical coordination to administrative and sales staff in producing work orders from initial order to shipping of products.

Chicago, Il

Animated and designed assets for film and commercial productions, and print materials.Assisted office manager in setting up rooms for client meetings, maintaining kitchen, stage, and office areas, and general administrative work.

Ba Animation, Minor Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: DePaul Animation Lodge, AIREGraduated Summa Cum Laude

Education record

Activities and Societies: Delta Xi Nu Multicultural Sorority Inc. Wall Multicultural Committee