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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

» Developed digital communications plans for district-wide initiatives, programs, and events» Coordinated the distribution of communication campaign components across social, web, and email» Managed page build and content updates across 9 building and district websites» Served as secondary communicator to Communications Director for crisis communications» Managed weekly creation and distribution of internal email newsletter to 500 staff members» Developed an annual social media content calendar to track over 100 holiday and recognition posts» Improved functionality of digital bulletin board, including weekly digest to 6000+ stakeholders » Trained Communications Administrative Assistant on website and mass notification systems

Sycamore, Illinois

» Anticipated and conveyed resource, staff, and time needs of special events and video productions » Designed and prepared weekly HTML email newsletters for 8 district buildings» Drafted and proofread administrative communication for delivery to internal and external stakeholders » Maintained and improved the district’s brand, voice, and accessibility standards

Sycamore, Illinois

» Maintained the programming schedule two weeks in advance of air date» Served as liaison between access channel community partners and the school district» Authored user manual for online bulletin system to ensure community partner ease of use

Normal, Illinois

» Taught as instructor of record for 5 sections of a 20 student introductory mass media course » Planned and developed activities, lectures, and labs for 3, 50-minute class sessions each week» Mentored first year graduate student instructor on course curriculum and teaching strategies

Normal, Illinois

» Captured photos and video footage of events for immediate posting and future publication» Advised 13 departmental marketing teams on best practices for photo and video projects» Collaborated with graphic designer and social media assistant on marketing campaigns» Organized and maintained photo and video library for marketing team use» Ensured media content meets university graphic and accessibility standards» Handled organization of equipment and crew to expedite shooting with administrators

Normal, Illinois

» Prioritized commands from two directors during productions with both in-house and ESPN3 coverage» Assisted all camera operators in set up and tear down of equipment» Operated cameras with high powered lenses to provide close up coverage of events

Normal, Illinois

» Managed administrative tasks including incident reports, maintenance requests, and room transfers» Collaborated with a team of 12 Community Assistants to plan programs and handle roommate conflicts» Enforced residence hall policies and procedures

Aurora, Illinois

» Wrote 4 scripts and coordinated crew for informational YouTube series “Ask Angelica”» Collaborated on print marketing campaigns for various homebuilder publications » Researched and presented information to Vice President of Marketing for new product development

Sycamore, Illinois

» Supervised the technical aspects of various events, meetings, and productions» Produced special video projects as requested by administration» Worked in ticket office to process orders and ensure patron satisfaction

Master Of Science, Communication

Bachelor Of Science, Mass Media, Summa Cum Laude

» Presidential Scholarship Recipient » Production Intern, TV-10 » Marketing Chair, Association of Residence Halls » Mentee, Emerging.

Semester Abroad, Intercultural Communication