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Washington, DC, US

Washington, District Of Columbia

• Managed the NACo.org website, social media channels, video and webinar production, and other multimedia content
• Spearheaded day-to-day implementation of NACo’s email marketing campaign, including marketing automation, layout design, and distribution list management
• Generated a 7.6% increase in open rates as email marketing manager
• Oversaw a 77% increase in LinkedIn followers as company page manager
• Capitol Hill hearing photographer

Washington, District Of Columbia

• Implemented quality control procedures for acceptance of over 600 scholarly manuscripts into Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
• Formatted margins, page numbers, headers, footers, etc. of manuscripts, graphics, charts, and figures through extensive use and knowledge of Microsoft Word
• Verified and edited references for compliance with Transportation Research Board style manual
• Communicated with authors to clarify tables and figures, provide missing citations, etc.
• Temporary position

Clearwater, FL

• Served as chief editor and proofreader for a variety of postcard sizes, brochures, door hangers, online banner ads, logo designs, web pages, landing pages, and more
• Verified product quality control standards were being met for mailing specifications, design elements, contact information, spelling, and grammar for postcard proofs
• Ensured customer comments and concerns were satisfied for hundreds of proofs daily

Washington, D.C.

• Served as chief writer, editor, and proofreader for internal and external marketing materials, including brochures, infographics, presentations, one-pagers, web copy, and four blogs
• Researched and analyzed strengths and weaknesses of competing companies’ branding, social media, and SEO campaigns
• Headed maintenance and design updates for the company website

Washington, D.C.

• Designed promotional brochures, press releases, "one pagers" and business development reports
• Negotiated numerous media partnerships with energy related events and conferences
• Created and maintained organization’s social media campaign

Washington, D.C.

• Regularly communicated with members regarding organizational updates
• Spearheaded development of organization’s first official policies & procedures manual
• Created and maintained organization’s social media campaign

Charlotte, NC

• Created and dismantled displays according to corporate specifications
• Assisted with in-store logistics and distribution when needed
• Regularly interacted with customers

Created a filing system, organized files and kept accurate records of all transactions

• Painted walls, swept and mopped floors, and spackled the walls of a local art studio in Glen Echo, MD after classes in high school
• Worked in collaboration with high school art teacher in exchange for free art classes

Bachelor’S Degree, History

Activities and Societies: • National Historical Society • Outdoor Club • 3-year employee at on-campus Einstein's Bros.

High School

Activities and Societies: Crew, Track and Field, European Club, Fencing, Stage