Kyla Thomas Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

I specialize in crafting customized brand strategies to ignite growth and amplify impact for my clients across various sectors, including non-profits. My services encompass comprehensive social media management, targeted brand awareness campaigns, strategic partnership development, business optimization, event planning, facilitating client connections, and conducting workshops.Through compelling storytelling and an innovative approach, I help organizations captivate audiences, drive engagement, and achieve their goals. With a relentless focus on results, I partner with clients to navigate today's competitive landscape and unlock new opportunities for success.

• Creates culturally inclusive visual content, including graphic designs and promotional videos, tailored to resonate with diverse audiences and highlight the company's dedication to inclusivity.• Organized impactful service days for Juneteenth and Hispanic Heritage Month, bringing together community stakeholders and volunteers from various organizations to foster learning, collaboration, and support for the local community.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Spearheaded the management and updates of the Housing Plus website, ensuring content accuracy, enhancing user experience, and maintaining current information on key programs, services, and events.• Designed and developed impactful graphics and content for 3-5 weekly social media posts, driving increased engagement and elevating brand visibility across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Created the organization's comprehensive brand standards and strategy, establishing a consistent, recognizable identity.• Captured and highlighted community narratives by conducting and editing 20 interviews with individuals impacted by Housing Plus's Motel to Home and Home Again initiatives. Produced visual content, including graphics and carousels, that interwove themes from interviews to showcase the organization's role in addressing social issues.• Led recruitment efforts for Financial Achievement Clubs, successfully bringing on new members and securing speakers to deliver financial literacy education. Formed strategic partnerships to expand club cohorts, meeting program goals and securing necessary funding, resulting in the creation of two new cohorts.• Cultivated strategic partnerships with hotels, community centers, and schools, expanding Housing Plus’s outreach and strengthening its impact through collaborations that increased community engagement and resource access.• Orchestrated nearly 20 FAFSA outreach initiatives, increasing Housing Plus’s visibility by guiding students through the FAFSA process and setting up tabling at local schools, libraries, recreation centers, and community festivals.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Played a pivotal role in the recruitment process by assisting in hiring 2 case managers, thereby strengthening the team's capacity to support and advocate for youth in need.• Developed four comprehensive how-to toolkits, empowering employees to efficiently navigate Trax, resulting in improved documentation and streamlined processes for tracking referred youth.• Demonstrated commitment to administrative duties by managing front desk responsibilities, including phone inquiries, and providing essential support such as procuring meals for the children, ensuring smooth operations, and enhancing the overall experience for program participants.• Orchestrated a successful volunteer event, engaging ten volunteers in tasks vital to the organization's operations, resulting in the organization of over 1,000 toiletry products in the boys' and girls' closets.• Produced over 10 impactful reports, newsletters, and blogs, effectively communicating program achievements and impact to internal and external stakeholders, thereby enhancing organizational transparency and credibility.• Nurtured impactful collaborations with community stakeholders through consistent email communication and strategic meetings with our Executive Director, resulting in an expanded program reach and heightened engagement.• Documented and visually narrated youthSpark events, capturing stories of empowerment and resilience through photography, enriching the organization's visual storytelling, and fostering deeper connections with stakeholders.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Significantly contributed to the success of You Revealed! In Costa Rica, a women’s empowerment retreat. Designed a comprehensive toolkit, led impactful meditations, captured compelling visuals, and produced six marketing videos, enhancing the retreat experience and creating powerful tools for future promotions.• Crafted 8 workshop overviews and thought-provoking panelist questions for the 37th Annual 100 Black Men of America, Inc. conference, optimizing information flow and fostering engaging discussions among participants.• Authored 12 newsletters on emotional intelligence competency, providing valuable insights and practical knowledge to clients. These newsletters served as a consistent source of relevant content, contributing to clients' understanding and application of emotional intelligence principles.• Established the framework for 20 talk show episodes geared toward women ages 30-55 overcoming personal and professional challenges. Developed show descriptions, interviewer questions, and speaker talking points, resulting in impactful and purposeful content intended to foster a sense of empathy and connection.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Provided personalized and prompt responses to student inquiries on studying abroad, ensuring an efficient information flow.• Led a dynamic Instagram takeover on the CIEE Study Abroad IG page, fostering a vibrant community and significantly boosting engagement.• Collaborated with a national network of solo ambassadors, strategically amplifying CIEE's impact and presence at various schools, contributing to increased recognition.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Assessed the learning needs of Spelman College students, providing tailored assistance in all stages of the writing process (prewriting, research, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading), thereby contributing to their academic success and proficiency in written communication.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Managed the scanning, printing, and meticulous distribution of crucial office documents, ensuring precision and organizational excellence, resulting in enhanced office efficiency.• Composed six amended deposition notices, seamlessly integrating legal expertise with the office template to enhance documentation efficiency.

Dallas, Texas, United States

• Elevated reading and writing capabilities for over 50 students in phonics, storytelling, grammar, and organization of ideas within a 4-week program, demonstrated through substantial improvements in post-assessment scores, showcasing the impactful results of the program.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature, General, 3.95

Activities and Societies: The Eta Kappa Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society.

Courses: From Rhodes To Mandela And Apartheid To Aids; Afrikaans