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United States

Oglethorpe University, First Watch, Honda Power Equipment, Honda Marine, Willy's Mexicana Grill, Happy Joe's, AGCODevelop, execute & evolve audience-first creative & messaging strategies across digital channels. Lead creative & launch strategy for end-to-end influencer marketing campaigns. Manage influencer campaign budget allocation, flighting and.

First Watch, AGCO, Honda Power Equipment, Honda Marine-Leads social strategy for 5+ clients cross QSR, landscaping, and e-commerce industry verticals- Keeps a pulse on culture, key audience behaviors and new digital media opportunities-Supports and collaborates with the design and copy team, providing creative direction- Plans organic social campaign.

Managed internal and external communications related to the conference: Coordinated with summit hosts, speakers, vendors and sponsors; managed attendee communication through email marketing (Mailchimp). Tracked budget and garnered over $20K in sponsorship. Garnered 100+ attendees through event promotion. Lead on-site event support for the 3-day event..

Serenbe, Serenbe Real Estate, Halsa, The Inn at Serenbe, The Hill, Serenbe FarmhouseManaged social media profiles (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest) for the Serenbe community, where I increased Serenbe's Instagram follower count by over 200%. Launched influencer partnerships for the community and hosted visits, wrote itineraries and managed outreach. Managed.

Ocala, Florida Area

• Composed winter and fall press releases detailing the events hosted in Ocala/Marion County through the fall and holiday season.
• Created a full-day itinerary for a Florida travel author and journalist, and created a template for future use.
• Created an event calendar through the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
• Front desk tasks such as answering telephones, assisting visitors, filing paperwork, organizing promotional items and data entry.

Athens, Georgia Area

• Worked with other team members to create a PR plan and SWOT analysis for our client
• Monitored use of social media and created a digital audit
• Conducted research to determine audience and need for publicity
• Brainstormed to create goals, strategies, and tactics for our client
• Collaborated with team members to create daily social media content for Facebook, Twitter and Instagram platforms

Athens, GA

• Designed invitation to Alumni Conference using Photoshop and InDesign
• Worked with Public Relations Department to draft main lobby display
• Crafted copy for main lobby display
• Composed main lobby display for the College

Valdosta State University

• Wrote and designed stories for On Tap Issue 7 (Spring 2013 issue)
• Created spread sheets tracking progress of writers on their stories and design of their stories
• Sent emails to staff including weekly reports and reminders of deadlines
• Assisted Editor-in-Chief in creating the design and theme of Spring 2013 and Fall 2013 magazine, including deciding which stories to feature in Issue 7

• Worked with seven other peer mentors to create and present volunteer opportunities and events for freshman students.
• Worked closely with OASIS Center faculty and developed a relationship with students to help them adjust to college life.
• Sent emails regularly to students and organized and conducted study sessions for the students cohort classes.
• Attended visitation days and educated incoming freshman and parents of advantages of joining Freshman Year Experience.

Valdosta State University

• Published eleven articles in News and Features sections, one which was featured on the front page examining the schools policy on Final Exams.
• Researched data, and edited and proofread stories

Public Relations

Journalism With A Magazine Emphasis

Activities and Societies: VSU Spectator VSU On Tap National Residence Hall Honorary