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Cumming, Georgia, United States

• Managing the operational and marketing needs of the annual Winter Market which draws 5,000 attendees, including coordinating 100+ vendors, soliciting sponsors, drafting press releases, and managing digital marketing efforts

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States

• Efficiently navigated two menus, serving processes, and back-of-house routines in order to deliver professional and attentive service to both the steakhouse and seafood restaurants• Engaged with customers in a friendly and welcoming manner, learning regulars’ orders by heart and encouraging tourists to visit repeatedly on their vacations

• Directly communicated with over 70 supply chain vendors to share information about shipments and collect data and documents for internal reporting and analysis• Reengineered the company’s quality practices, including revising specification documentation for all menu items, an audit reporting system, and quality tracking through the creation of automated and interactive boards for the team• Developed a department-specific hiring guide for managers and prospective team members to streamline the onboarding process and better screen candidates’ Excel prowess

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Responsible for original content creation and sponsor-obligated media commitments across three channels• Communicated with top ATP Tour players about content needs, arranged shoots, and managed timing of filming on and off the court around changing playtimes and tournament schedulesInstagram Insights:• During the tournament week of 7/22-7/31, @atlantaopentennis reached 820% more accounts, with a total of 706K reaches• Engagement increased by 687%, with a total of 28.2K accounts engaged• During the week, 275 pieces of content were shared across posts, stories, reels, videos, and live streams, with a reel I posted promoting an individual player’s attendance garnering +260K views

• Conducted formal research on the effects of a positive school culture on student participation and performance, and presented findings to the administrative staff• Worked with a team of faculty to create a plan for a more positive culture, including pep rallies, spirit weeks, tutoring, support for extracurriculars, infrastructure changes, and a new school bell schedule that supported more flexibility and student freedom • Planned and spoke at the first day pep rally to an audience of 3,500+ attendees• Created an app through “SuperFan” to schedule and market school activities, coordinating with coaches and local businesses for features of the app

Cumming, Georgia, United States

DECA is an international marketing organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in business through a competitive events program. Competition allows students to interact with professionals and develop real-world marketing and communication skills. • Led practice and prep sessions for competitors (with a focus on interpersonal communication, ingenuity, presentation skills, and understanding of integral marketing concepts) • Coordinated with business professionals from both corporate and private backgrounds to organize a simulated competition for students, where said professionals judged and advised the studentsDuring my term as VP of Competition, South Forsyth DECA had 12 of the 21 1st place Region role-play winners, taking home 57% of awards in the Region (a school record). At the following State Competition, South Forsyth DECA brought home the most awards of any school at the conference. At the International Competition in Orlando, 5 competitors in role-play events placed in the Top 20 of their respective categories, with 4 moving on from Top 20 to Top 10 in the World (a school record for role-play achievement).

Cumming, Georgia, United States

• Restocked, arranged, and strategically organized merchandise to drive transactions• Managed financial transactions of 300+ daily• Developed seasonal social media marketing campaigns • Executed store environments themed to holidays and campaigns

Sugar Hill, Georgia, United States

• Created promotional materials and graphic designs for city events• Coordinated with band managers (KC and the Sunshine Band, Boz Scaggs, and others) and vendors to make appropriate accommodations during the summer concert series, including green room construction and rider fulfillment

Magna Cum Laude With Honors; B.B.A. Marketing, English And Studio Art Minors, Marketing

Activities and Societies: Dean William Tate Honor Society, Student Tech Fee Advisory Committee, Delta Gamma - Delta Iota Chapter, American.

Ap Capstone Diploma Program, Graduated With A 4.25 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Senior Class Officer (Secretary), Varsity Golf Team, DECA (Vice President of Competition), National Honors.