What began as a summer job quickly evolved into a passion for boutique retail and a solidified dream of owning my own boutique someday. As a trusted key holder, I independently manage store operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functionality while delivering exceptional customer experiences. I take pride in acting as a stylist, curating personalized looks and connecting with clients to elevate their shopping journeys. This role has honed my leadership, customer service, and merchandising skills in a fast-paced retail environment.

As the co-lead of the Instagram team at Gateway Church in Frisco, Texas, I am passionate about creating impactful and engaging social media experiences. My role encompasses a range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing our online presence and fostering community interaction.Key Responsibilities:Content Creation: Specialize in crafting compelling "Straight to Story" posts that captivate our audience and encourage active engagement.Audience Engagement: Develop strategies to increase interaction and connection with our followers, ensuring a dynamic and responsive social media environment.Team Leadership: Lead a talented team of Instagram contributors, guiding them in content creation, strategy development, and execution of social media campaigns.Creative Ideation: Constantly generate innovative ideas to keep our content fresh, relevant, and aligned with our church's mission and values.In addition to my leadership role on the Instagram team, I am also an active member of the Gateway Frisco Young Adults and Gateway Frisco Students social media teams. In these roles, I collaborate with dedicated teams to create and share content that resonates with our young adult and student communities, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement.

Maono Haus is not just a branding and marketing agency; it's a creative powerhouse where your ideas come to life. As a one-stop destination, we specialize in content creation, branding, social media management, videography, photography, and offer social media tips. Our creative direction goes beyond the ordinary, infusing your brand with a distinct personality.Founded by a Kenyan American, "Maono," meaning "Vision" in Swahili, reflects our commitment to bringing your unique vision to the forefront. From crafting scroll-stopping content to managing your social media playground, we pride ourselves on being a catalyst for creativity. Whether it's elevating your brand or capturing the magic of weddings and events, Maono Haus is where imagination meets execution. Welcome to a space where your feed becomes our playground, and every idea is a stepping stone to something extraordinary.

Honored to be selected as a KS Gem for the second consecutive year, I represent Kendra Scott through social media content creation, philanthropic efforts, and event planning. My role involves curating engaging content to showcase the brand's mission and values while fostering connections with my community.A key highlight of this role is organizing in-store events each semester to support charitable organizations of my choice, blending creativity with a passion for giving back. This experience has deepened my skills in social media strategy, event coordination, and community engagement, aligning perfectly with my passion for impactful marketing and meaningful connections.

As a substitute teacher, I step in to provide temporary instructional and classroom management support in the absence of the regular teacher. I am responsible for maintaining a positive and productive learning environment, delivering lesson plans, and managing student behavior. With my flexibility, adaptability, and strong communication skills, I effectively engage students, facilitate learning, and support the school's educational goals.

I thrive in the dynamic world of apparel markets, seamlessly balancing multiple roles to ensure a successful and stylish experience for clients and brands. From styling and modeling to expertly steaming garments, I bring a creative eye and attention to detail to every task. As a skilled saleswoman with exceptional people skills, I pride myself on building strong connections and delivering results. Whether showcasing designs or assisting buyers, I am passionate about bringing fashion to life and making every interaction memorable.

I am responsible for selling an apparel brand's clothing line to boutiques and department stores at tradeshows and events, developing strong relationships with buyers and retailers, and increasing the company's revenue and market share. (I also get to act as a model and stylist!!!)

As UNT's Bumble Marketing Manager I serve as a representative and advocate for Bumble, a popular online dating and social networking app, on my university campus. I am passionate about the Bumble brand and its mission to empower and promote healthy relationships, friendships, and networking.

Selected as a Summer 2023 participant in Tartelette University, I had the incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Tarte Cosmetics’ PR and Influencer Events department. Throughout the program, I explored the inner workings of a global beauty brand, learning strategies for managing campaigns, event planning, and influencer collaborations.The highlight of this experience was a trip to New York City, where I visited Tarte’s headquarters, met the founder, Maureen Kelly, and engaged with the talented team behind the brand’s success. This experience provided invaluable insight into the beauty industry and further ignited my passion for PR, marketing, and brand strategy.

As Miss Teen Texas International 2022, I proudly represented my community through philanthropy, advocacy, and leadership. I modeled for fashion shows, attended prestigious galas, and partnered with organizations to champion mental health awareness. My role allowed me to combine my passion for fashion and advocacy, empowering others and inspiring meaningful change.