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After managing an award-winning Hidden History segment across multiple platforms for more than a decade, I began working to compile a book on North Carolina's lost communities and ghost towns. In addition to interviewing locally and nationally known historians, I coordinated with long-time community members to collect never-before-heard oral histories and scan primary source materials and artifacts. I'm passionate about the untold stories and legends of my home state, and it's been an absolute… Show more After managing an award-winning Hidden History segment across multiple platforms for more than a decade, I began working to compile a book on North Carolina's lost communities and ghost towns. In addition to interviewing locally and nationally known historians, I coordinated with long-time community members to collect never-before-heard oral histories and scan primary source materials and artifacts. I'm passionate about the untold stories and legends of my home state, and it's been an absolute honor to help preserve these little-known stories and mysteries. Completing a book is a great exercise in everything from event coordinating, public relations, promotions, marketing, layout, research, archiving, and, of course, writing. Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

I work directly with WRAL’s digital platforms—including websites, social media, and mobile apps—to update incoming breaking news and produce engaging local content. I’m passionate about keeping my community informed about issues that matter to them, as well as sharing the stories of locals who create the foundation of our community and culture. A fifth generation Raleighite, I love helping preserve and highlight the stories that our city and state are built on — especially hidden… Show more I work directly with WRAL’s digital platforms—including websites, social media, and mobile apps—to update incoming breaking news and produce engaging local content. I’m passionate about keeping my community informed about issues that matter to them, as well as sharing the stories of locals who create the foundation of our community and culture. A fifth generation Raleighite, I love helping preserve and highlight the stories that our city and state are built on — especially hidden history, artisans and artists, and do gooders who make our home state such a unique and beautiful place. Show less

Raleigh, North Carolina

I served two terms as a commissioner and Chair of the Community Outreach Committee on the Raleigh Historic Development Commission. My primary role is developing social media and digital content strategy for the RHDC, reporting on monthly metrics, managing the editorial calendar, creating content and organizing events.

Cary

I manage the content strategy for the new Town of Cary web property, DowntownCaryNC.org, a website which strives to highlight the arts, culture, events, breweries, restaurants, and history of Downtown Cary. Our goal is to bring more attention to all the amazing things happening in downtown, bolster local businesses, and connect citizens more deeply with their community culture. I manage the editorial calendar, report on monthly analytics, interview and connect with local business owners, curate… Show more I manage the content strategy for the new Town of Cary web property, DowntownCaryNC.org, a website which strives to highlight the arts, culture, events, breweries, restaurants, and history of Downtown Cary. Our goal is to bring more attention to all the amazing things happening in downtown, bolster local businesses, and connect citizens more deeply with their community culture. I manage the editorial calendar, report on monthly analytics, interview and connect with local business owners, curate the monthly calendar and "Best of the Weekend" updates, write the weekly content, cover events, and manage guest authors. Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

I explore Raleigh's hidden history firsthand by venturing into abandoned buildings, historic hospitals, and underground tunnels. Through a blend of storytelling, collected oral histories and interviews, and urban exploration photography, I uncover forgotten and lost memories and mysteries from our city's past.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

I manage our company’s social media strategies, including creating viral content, utilizing live streaming, organizing events, and building connections and PR through social campaigns. I assist in the development of our content calendar and outreach strategy, sending press releases, and building links through guest blogging on other publications.For clients I implement the groundwork for overall marketing strategies, including keywords and SEO, developing web content for… Show more I manage our company’s social media strategies, including creating viral content, utilizing live streaming, organizing events, and building connections and PR through social campaigns. I assist in the development of our content calendar and outreach strategy, sending press releases, and building links through guest blogging on other publications.For clients I implement the groundwork for overall marketing strategies, including keywords and SEO, developing web content for business-owners, building a network of backlinks, light graphic design work, and social media management. I'm passionate about helping businesses build a strong web presence and connect with their audience! Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

With a reach of over 500k individual readers a month, Candid Slice is a News and Entertainment site centered in the heart of the Triangle. I provide a digital platform for journalists, writers, and storytellers to share their unique perspectives and insights in order to raise awareness for social causes or life experiences they are passionate about. Through Candid Slice, I've assisted local companies in marketing campaigns, developed authors through personalized workshops, and hosted… Show more With a reach of over 500k individual readers a month, Candid Slice is a News and Entertainment site centered in the heart of the Triangle. I provide a digital platform for journalists, writers, and storytellers to share their unique perspectives and insights in order to raise awareness for social causes or life experiences they are passionate about. Through Candid Slice, I've assisted local companies in marketing campaigns, developed authors through personalized workshops, and hosted fundraising events for the Triangle's non-profit sector. Show less

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Contributing to the culture of downtown Raleigh by Interviewing local businesses, non-profits, and influencers and sharing their stories. Also provided content for official marketing collateral for Hopscotch Festival, World of Beer, and Moogfest.

Cary, Nc

Between managing the marketing campaigns for several large-scale events, including Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival and the NCAA Women's Soccer Championship, I also put together marketing proposals and communications plans for events at facilities across the Town of Cary. This includes creating marketing materials and printing, setting up an advertising plan, and working with local media to gain sponsorships. I also craft and edit content for the town website. Cary's a beautiful town with lots… Show more Between managing the marketing campaigns for several large-scale events, including Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival and the NCAA Women's Soccer Championship, I also put together marketing proposals and communications plans for events at facilities across the Town of Cary. This includes creating marketing materials and printing, setting up an advertising plan, and working with local media to gain sponsorships. I also craft and edit content for the town website. Cary's a beautiful town with lots of cultural events, hiking greenways, fascinating history, and a growing downtown scene -- my job is to make sure EVERYONE knows what we offer so you can enjoy it! Show less

Raleigh, Nc

Responsibilities include volunteer recruitment and coordinating, developing innovative projects and programs, public speaking events, including presentations for children in after school programs, as well as civic clubs and businesses, on the value of community service. Marketing and media, maintaining the website, writing grant proposals and articles for our newspaper. ME-3 later became known as Activate Good.

History And Religious Studies

Activities and Societies: Co-founder and President: Get Up n' Go student service group Event Coordinator: Underdog Productions Student.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.)

Activities and Societies: Journalist for the Student Voice newspaper. Due to career success as alumni, highlighted in Wake Tech's magazine.