Ettie Lee Youth and Family Services is shifting its focus toward collaborating, coordinating, and implementing plans that create new opportunities to increase services and thus the success of our youth and their families through digital media/digital marketing, community outreach, and staff engagement.* Plan and execute a results-driven social media strategy and campaign* Spread awareness to community members about our organization’s services through the development of organic social media content * Educate community members on issues related to foster care, mental health, refugee services, and other social justice issues relating to the organization through the development of organic social media content* Execute the creation and editing of written, video, and photo content* Maintain and develop a unified brand voice across social media channels* Assist digital marketing efforts with the creation of email content, social media advertisements, and SEO efforts* Update and manage the organization’s website, analyze its data, and report metrics to digital marketing* Create and manage a monthly blog posting to help further educate the community on social issues and bring awareness to our services* Build relationships with community partners through social media interactions and in-person events* Compile and manage a community partner contact list with the purpose of developing new partnerships within the community and providing new opportunities for our clients* Bolster the organization’s fundraising efforts in the community through in-person events* Compile and manage an individual donor list of members in the community who have donated to the organization at community events* Aid the company in the development of internal communications across all departments* Create and execute a monthly newsletter compiled with current information across all departments along with wellness and appreciation

After my year of service through AmeriCorps VISTA, I am continuing to work with Ettie Lee Youth and Family Services in a social media-focused position. This position is focused on finding new engagement opportunities for the organization on social media platforms while spreading awareness of Ettie Lee through organic online interactions. In addition to this, I am utilizing our social channels and our other online platforms to strengthen Ettie Lee Youth and Family Service’s company infrastructure. * Utilize social media platforms to spread community awareness of our organization and our mission * Represent Ettie Lee Youth and Family Services through advocating for social justice issues that affect our clients and our community* Develop relationships with various community partners in the Los Angeles and San Bernadino Area through online interactions * Implement a sustainable digital fundraising program * Bolster Ettie Lee Youth and Family Services' volunteer program by creating meaningful digital volunteering opportunities

I serve as the community engagement coordinator at Ettie Lee Youth and Family Services as a member of Americorps VISTA. Ettie Lee works to help children and their families do "whatever it takes" develop skills to lead successful lives. My role is to increase the agency's capacity for community outreach by expanding on existing resources.* Research Ettie Lee's strengths and weaknesses and create a communications strategy for the 2021-2022 year * Collect agency information to design and upload to agency social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn) and create a strong presence through written and visual content.* Recruit and develop a relationship with a community members and/or agencies/organizations that will sponsor fundraising events* Consult leadership and committees through the revision of agency values and vision in addition to fundraising and DEI initiatives* Help plan, promote, organize and execute all logistics for events including luncheons, galas, and house parties

Cartoon Crave is a grassroots animation news source created in 2020. Originally starting as a Twitter account, Cartoon Crave has evolved into a multi-platform media outlet for all things cartoon. As a contributing writer, I help create various written posts including reviews, interviews, top 10 lists, etc. * Conduct interviews with creatives from Disney TVA, Dreamworks, etc. * Draft 500-1,000 word articles on various topics in animation on a monthly schedule

Design Principles marries exceptional graphic and web design with strategic marketing and management expertise. My newly integrated position focuses on using my social media and public relations experience to further bolster the agency and its client’s marketing and management strategies.* Create digital content for Design Principles and their clients' social media and other digital communications* Research and analyze clients' online presence develop a custom social media marketing strategy * Implement and manage a social media package system into the agency's marketing strategy using social media management applications like Loomly* Aid agency in content migration and other forms of web development for clients using digital applications such as Wordpress, Wix, Slickplan, etc.

In direct response to the COVID-19 outbreak, The WPP launched a fellowship program for young public relations professionals to learn more about the industry while in quarantine. In this role I participated in an array of courses and forums related to the field of public relations with concepts such influencer marketing, social media management, etc. * Learn about a variety of public relations industry subjects including, client relations, creative communication, diversity, and inclusion, and crisis management

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As an ambassador, I represented the Harrington School of Communication and Media (HSCM) internally and externally at campus events. My role was to provide prospective students with a positive and informative understanding of the Harrington School of Communication and Media.* Facilitate HSCM Events including Harrington School Info Sessions, Open Houses, Resident Academic Mentor Programs for First-Year Students, Careers in Communication and Media Presentations, and Harrington School and Media Advisory Meetings* Mentor incoming students in a one-on-one setting through The Harrington Shadow Program

As the president of URI’s chapter of the PRSSA, I was responsible for carrying out the executive functions and management of this organization. My roles in this position were to develop a stronger membership and to utilize our chapter's resources to connect with the National PRSSA Chapter on a more meaningful level.* Plan networking events, fundraiser campaigns, and professional development workshops* Maintain external communication with other chapters and advisors* Facilitate weekly meetings for the general membership, the executive board, and the event planning committee

As the recruitment and retention coordinator, it was my responsibility to ensure that our chapter of the PRSSA was bringing in new members and engaging its current members. My goal in this position was to foster a deeper sense of engagement from our current members while expanding our recruiting efforts to majors outside of public relations. * Develop activities to increase group bonding and promotion of our chapter to the university as a whole* Implement a new recruitment campaign that awards member participation in PRSSA events

As the secretary for the URI PRSSA, it was my responsibility to ensure our chapter remained organized and that they were well informed of the activities of our chapter. My responsibility was to maintain consistent and accurate communication between the membership, the executive board, and our advisors.* Organize URI PRSSA's record of meeting minutes and attendance* Communicate with the general membership and the faculty advisors through email and social media posting

As a public relations intern, I was responsible for working with a team of students to develop a marketing plan for RIBGH's Choosing Wisely Campaign. The mission of this campaign is to enhance patient-provider relationships by encouraging patients to ask questions and communicate concerns to their provider, as well as to spread awareness of the financial burden unnecessary medical testing brings to individuals, organizations, and the economy. * Oversee market research to assist with social media content development* Design social media posts to promote the new RIBGH App using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator * Outline podcast scripts for RIBGH professionals to discuss issues in healthcare

The role of Teaching Assistant in HDF 413: Advanced Facilitation and Consultant Skills focuses heavily on the leadership development of the students. In this position, I focused on using my previous facilitation experiences to mentor new student leaders.* Deliver complex theory on advanced facilitation skills and concepts to undergraduate students* Correspond interpersonally with each student to ensure they are achieving learning outcomes

As a facilitator for the URI Student Organization of Leadership Consultants, I am responsible for the management and development of over 100 student groups on the URI Campus. * Collaborate and facilitate individually designed workshops and retreats and teaching relevant concepts and skills in order to improve organizational effectiveness* Advise several different retreats for newer members of the organization to ensure safe, professional practice

URI Summer Institute is an academic and cultural exchange program for international college and high school students. The program includes courses in Engineering and Business, cultural immersion, and trips to visit locations such as Newport, Providence, Boston, and New York City. As a student coordinator, I focused on fostering a sense of cultural exploration and inclusion throughout the program.* Provide supervision for all non-academic activities throughout the program such as games, music, and cross-cultural activities. * Lead weekend excursions for a group of 40 students to New England Metro Locations such as Boston, Providence and New York

As the public relations intern, I worked to develop a three-pronged strategy to focus on the different audiences that Let’s Read Rhode Island serves including parents, teachers, and students. * Assist Let’s Read Rhode Island with social media development and translated core messaging on their website into content that could be displayed on the organization’s social platforms with the intent to engage their target audiences* Aid the organization in storyboarding a promotional video that showcased the work that Let’s Read Rhode Island did with their students

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Under my supervisor, I learned important skills to aid throughout an entire broadcast production process. I was able to produce content to be used for our town’s news channel.* Develop skills in managing white balance, creating messages on a TelePrompTer, shooting b-roll, and lighting techniques* Edited raw b-roll for town broadcasts