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Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Apply business acumen and technical expertise from formal training and hands-on experience to optimize company workflows and drive innovation.- Design, develop, and deploy custom software applications- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze issues and create tailored solutions- Update, debug, and enhance existing systems- Extend and customize the company’s project management platform, Podio- Integrate third-party applications and APIs- Develop and host cloud… Show more Apply business acumen and technical expertise from formal training and hands-on experience to optimize company workflows and drive innovation.- Design, develop, and deploy custom software applications- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze issues and create tailored solutions- Update, debug, and enhance existing systems- Extend and customize the company’s project management platform, Podio- Integrate third-party applications and APIs- Develop and host cloud applications on Azure- Identify opportunities for automation and implement solutions- Provide technical training to staff- Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies Show less

Leveraged technology and strategic communication to achieve business goals via internal and external PR initiatives.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

-Wrote and edited community-based blog content for automotive clients around the nation-Managed more than 230 individual posts per month for 45+ clients-Researched and compiled creative content topics-Grew readership using keyword research and engagement analytics to identify areas of improvement-Optimized posts to be SEO and social media friendly-Served as editor and chief writer of the company newsletter-Created communication plans for PR and promotional projects and… Show more -Wrote and edited community-based blog content for automotive clients around the nation-Managed more than 230 individual posts per month for 45+ clients-Researched and compiled creative content topics-Grew readership using keyword research and engagement analytics to identify areas of improvement-Optimized posts to be SEO and social media friendly-Served as editor and chief writer of the company newsletter-Created communication plans for PR and promotional projects and aid with their implementation Show less

Birmingham, Alabama Area

-Facilitated the flow of eCampaigns throughout agency departments-Proofed and approved all eCampaigns before launch-Drafted reports on campaign traffic, metrics and sales matches to evaluate their effectiveness-Communicated with vendors on eCampaign jobs-Kepttrack of multiple client campaigns on a national scale

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

-Wrote feature stories for the college’s online newsroom and the alumni magazine, The Executive-Conducted research and interviews on professors and achievements within the college by phone and in-person-Drafted press releases to be distributed to local and national media outlets-Created content for print and digital marketing material-Transcribed audio interview recordings

The University Of Alabama

-Called randomly dialed residents to conduct government-sponsored telephone surveys-Overcame objections and persuaded respondents to agree to participate-Cold called and quickly built rapport with residents who had mostly never heard of this organization-Adjusted communication styles depending on age and level of understanding of respondents

Bachelor’S Degree, Public Relations/Image Management

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association, PRSSA, Capstone Agency, The Crimson White, Ambassadors Double-major in public.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Mass Communication/Media Studies