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- Provided instructional assistance within a kindergarten classroom- Experience within kindergarten, 3rd, 4th grade, and SPED classrooms

1st and 2nd Grade Multi-Age Classroom.

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

- Lead morning meetings, ELA, and math instructional blocks - Responsible for planning individual lessons and lesson pacing over the course of the first quarter

-Responsible for strategy and implementation of social media advertising, including Facebook and Instagram- Created graphics and artwork for digital campaigns-Created and executed social media campaigns across various platforms- Website content editing

- Plan, market and execute two large signature events (with 3,000 to 4,000 individuals in attendance) Blacksburg Brew Do and Blacksburg Fork and Cork- Plan, market and execute the Virginia Farm to Table Dinner (with 124 individuals in attendance).- Collaborate with local non-profit to plan and implement Blacksburg Restaurant Week-Manage the Blacksburg Partnership Internship Program- Create graphics and ads for festivals-Manage and update festival websites using WordPress… Show more - Plan, market and execute two large signature events (with 3,000 to 4,000 individuals in attendance) Blacksburg Brew Do and Blacksburg Fork and Cork- Plan, market and execute the Virginia Farm to Table Dinner (with 124 individuals in attendance).- Collaborate with local non-profit to plan and implement Blacksburg Restaurant Week-Manage the Blacksburg Partnership Internship Program- Create graphics and ads for festivals-Manage and update festival websites using WordPress CMS- Serve on the Marketing and Outreach Chair of the Blacksburg Young Professionals organization-Manage and create content for social media accounts Show less

- Assisted with the execution of signature events- Created newsletters using Mailchimp - Secured festival sponsorships and maintained community relationships- Secured and managed festival vendors- Developed integrated marketing plans for the Gobble de Art public art program and the Blacksburg A to Z Books-Created Blogs-Managed social media accounts

- Conceptualized newsletters and news releases- Created weekly blogs to drive traffic to the Gobble de Art website, increasing website reach by 54% within the first six months- Started community outreach campaign Humans of Blacksburg- Created a strategic integrated marketing plan-Strategized social media campaigns- Designed promotional materials - Developed editorial calendars and content for digital media platforms - Generated inventory and sales reports-… Show more - Conceptualized newsletters and news releases- Created weekly blogs to drive traffic to the Gobble de Art website, increasing website reach by 54% within the first six months- Started community outreach campaign Humans of Blacksburg- Created a strategic integrated marketing plan-Strategized social media campaigns- Designed promotional materials - Developed editorial calendars and content for digital media platforms - Generated inventory and sales reports- Updated and managed websites Show less

Blacksburg Va

- Facilitated subcommittee meetings within the Ut Prosim PR firm for the Pamplin Business Leadership account- Lead a committee of individuals to reach the goals of the Pamplin Business Leadership Account-Strategized social media campaigns-Communicated with the client and committee members to aid in re-branding the Business Leadership program -Communicated with firm directors to establish the progress of client projects and goals

Blacksburg, Virginia

-Served as an ambassador for the university's brand by establishing an engaging line of communication between Virginia Tech and its supporters -Called alumni, parents and friends of Virginia Tech for the purpose of building rapport and acquiring gifts for Virginia Tech's annual fund.-Worked with other callers in a team oriented effort to further the development of the student calling center and reach goals

Blacksburg, Virginia

-Created strategic email marketing campaigns-Filmed and edited promotional videos for clients-Created blogs and content for client and agency purposes-Wrote and edited website content-Planned social media for clients

Blacksburg Virginia

-Developed editorial calendars and content for digital media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google+ for agency engagement plan -Developed a strategic segmentation plan for client account based on demographics, psychographics and buyer persona for better understanding how to reach target markets and engage consumers -Wrote, edited and built website content employing keywords for search engine optimization-Brainstormed targeted advertising campaigns based on… Show more -Developed editorial calendars and content for digital media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Google+ for agency engagement plan -Developed a strategic segmentation plan for client account based on demographics, psychographics and buyer persona for better understanding how to reach target markets and engage consumers -Wrote, edited and built website content employing keywords for search engine optimization-Brainstormed targeted advertising campaigns based on segmentation utilizing ad platforms such as social media using Facebook pixels, email marketing, display network ads and search engine ads through Google AdWords-Developed and implemented email marketing strategies to promote services and news for client accounts and agency using marketing automation software Act-On.-Assisted in building full integrated marketing communications plan strongly using strategic public relations, digital marketing and traditional marketing tactics using best practices Show less

-Enhanced the department's brand through integrated print and digital layouts-Designed a commencement program to commemorate the first annual Virginia Tech neuroscience graduation ceremony in InDesign software-Increased recruitment initiatives through branded marketing collateral, videos and target market engagement

Blacksburg Virginia

-Filmed and edited video packages using Final Cut Pro-Conducted interviews for profile and news stories-Wrote and edited scripts-Coordinated stories and segments from pitches, press releases,and organization outreach

Roanoke, Virginia Area

-Wrote profile pieces, feature stories and news stories-Published content to viewership through content management system application WordPress-Photography experience

Master Of Teaching, Elementary Education

Virginia Teaching Licensure, PK-6

Bachelor’S Degree, B.A. Communication (Public Relations)

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Student Society of America, VTTV (Virginia Tech Television) B.A. in Communications (Public.

High School, Valedictorian

Activities and Societies: Writer for the Roanoke Times Edge newspaper, Governor's Stem Academy: Center for Mass Communication at Burton.

High School, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Toast Masters Speaking Club, Skills USA Work in video production, editing, lighting, news writing, and web.