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West Des Moines, IA, US

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Johnston, Iowa, United States

• Developed and executed social media campaigns and strategies/programs for clients, both organic and paid
• Identified opportunities to build clients’ visibility in reaching their target audience
• Assisted the client and internal team in creating a social media strategy for campaigns
• Created and maintained social media content calendars
• Maintained a working knowledge of principles of SEO, including keyword research and Google Analytics
• Monitored industry best practices and content activities of competitors

West Des Moines, Iowa, United States

• Compiled cohesive social media marketing plan for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, growing social media presence by 7,000+ over two years
• Designed and produced marketing materials for digital and print mediums promoting the Chamber and its mission
• Spearheaded two weekly, one biweekly and four monthly email marketing blasts through MailChimp, increasing subscribers by 2,000+ over two year period
• Planned, promoted and executed a variety of virtual, hybrid and in person events for audiences ranging from 40 to 500+, bringing in 140% more event revenue than budgeted for in 2021
• Communicated with businesses of all sizes about membership and how the Chamber could best promote them, increasing their visibility within the West Des Moines community
• Implemented and oversaw intern program, including interview, selection, on-boarding and training

Indianola, Iowa

• Represented PRSSA on campus, in the community and at national and state PRSA events
• Oversaw and delegated tasks to other PRSSA executive board members and committee chairs
• Maintained a strong relationship with PRSSA chapters across the country and Central Iowa PRSA members
• Established valuable agenda's for chapter meetings

West Des Moines, Iowa

• Ran daily news reports sent out to entire communications department
• Composed daily social media engagement reports
• Scheduled social media posts for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Assisted county Farm Bureaus with Facebook pages
• Compiled and updated events tab regarding conservation events across the state
• Aided in coverage of live, in-person events via social media

Indianola, IA

• Selected account executives with the help of firm faculty advisor
• Planned weekly agendas and ran weekly meetings
• Maintained ongoing contact with the firm, Faculty and Professional Advisors
• Recruited clients and maintained client relationships
• Represented the firm on campus and at PRSSA/PRSA events
• Oversaw contracts, work hours and any necessary accounting

Indianola, IA

• Headed social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest
• Designed graphics for all platforms and website
• Prepared and posted job opportunities for college students
• Critiqued college student resumes and cover letters, assisted in improvement
• Grew social media audience from 500 to 1,200+ across various platforms

• Grew social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram from 400 to 2,500+ over four year period
• Organized uniforms, recorded sizes and numbers
• Administered Twitter and GameChanger live statistics for program followers
• Assisted in activities such as recruit visits and practice organization

Indianola, Iowa

Social Media Director for Campus Activities Board at Simpson College

Indianola, IA

Advertising and Marketing Manager for The Simpsonian at Simpson College

Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Worked specifically for Iowa Caucus media coverage. Assisted with all elements of daily production needs and worked closely with stage crew for any segment needs.

Simpson College

• Headed and directed committee members
• Guided committee members in moments of crisis
• Organized all sectors of the show and ensured completion of each
• Stepped in to cover excess show requirements
• Communicated with and strengthened PRSSA's connection with Goodwill

• Composed reviews of Professional Development books, as well as other topical blogs, that then were shared on company website
• Garnered important skills and uses of Microsoft Office through Data Analysis
• Copy-edited PowerPoint slides to be presented to audience at classes provided by employer
• Managed file of over 6,000 contacts important to company outreach
• Transcribed feedback from clients to improve class presentation
• Administered site supervisor and company LinkedIn accounts, increasing audience by 20%

• Researched potential clients and competitors to benefit company marketing
• Wrote about product information to garner more website traffic
• Fulfilled tasks as assigned by head of marketing department

Ames, Iowa

• Arranged and assembled store merchandise
• Worked one-on-one with clients in selecting outfits
• Kept up to date on products, computer and cash register systems
• Assisted customers in a commission based sales position in a competitive sales environment

Bachelor Of Fine Arts, Public Relations/Image Management, English, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Campus Activities Board Executive, Storm Softball, PRSSA President, The Simpsonian, Speech and Debate.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English