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• Designed and developed websites for new businesses, focusing on user experience and brand alignment. Responsibilities included copywriting, logo design, graphic design, and comprehensive branding.
• Optimized websites for SEO and mobile responsiveness, ensuring that each site was easily discoverable and accessible on all devices.
• Added and configured integrations to enhance website functionality, supporting business operations and improving user interaction.
• Developed content and visuals for social media campaigns, aligning with overall brand strategy and engaging target audiences.
• Worked closely with clients throughout the design process, maintaining clear communication to deliver websites that met and exceeded their expectations.

• Managed website updates on Showit and WordPress, including creating new pages, updating designs, and modifying offerings based on client needs.
• Regularly communicated with clients to discuss project scope, provide updates, and ensure that all website changes aligned with their vision.
• Provided technical support for clients by troubleshooting and resolving website issues as they arose, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal site performance.
• Handled copywriting for a client’s new website, ensuring the content was engaging and aligned with the brand’s voice and goals.
• Advised clients on digital marketing strategies to enhance user experience and optimize website performance.
• Created email newsletters for a client, developing content that engaged their audience and supported marketing goals.

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Oversaw multiple client accounts, facilitating regular strategic planning, implementation, and update meetings to ensure alignment with client goals and expectations.
• Managed email marketing campaigns and print design materials, enhancing client marketing efforts both digitally and physically.
• Regularly updated client websites, including content creation, photo integration, and copywriting. Led website design projects using the Avada theme, where I created pages, graphics, and overall site design to reflect.
• Acted as the main point of contact between clients and internal teams, communicating project progress and escalating any technical issues to the development team for resolution.
• Managed website updates and email marketing campaigns for various clients, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality content and timely updates to keep websites current and functional.
• Played an integral role in planning and creating UX designs by leveraging strategic customer journey models. Ensured that the digital experience was intuitive, user-friendly, and aligned with client objectives.

• Compiled and organized lists of existing website links to implement 301 redirects, ensuring seamless transitions during the development of new websites.
• Assisted in updating several WordPress websites using the Divi theme, focusing on tasks such as adding internal links and button links, and implementing photo alt-text.
• Conducted thorough QA and testing before the launch of new sites, ensuring functionality, responsiveness, and a seamless user experience across devices.
• Managed the migration of blog content to new websites, ensuring proper formatting, image optimization, and alignment with updated site designs. Enhanced visuals and layout for an improved user experience.

• Crafted compelling social media content for clients, including writing engaging copy and creating visually appealing graphics.
• Executed on-page and off-page SEO efforts, including backlink strategies, error resolution, meta descriptions, alt-text, redirects, and more to enhance client visibility and search rankings.
• Managed a team of content creators by effectively communicating project goals, assigning tasks, and ensuring deadlines were met.
• Assisted in the planning and execution of GTM setups and digital ad campaigns to drive targeted traffic and conversions.
• Collaborated with our development team to oversee and guide web development projects, ensuring alignment with client needs and timelines.
• Published and formatted content on WordPress, created landing pages, and handled plugin updates to maintain site functionality and aesthetics.

• Developed engaging social media posts and visuals tailored to each client’s brand and audience, driving increased engagement and visibility.
• Utilized content scheduling tools such as Buffer, SocialPilot, Later, and Hootsuite to plan and automate posts across multiple platforms, ensuring consistent and timely content delivery.
• Worked closely with clients to align social media content with their overall marketing goals, enhancing brand awareness and customer interaction.

Altamonte Springs, FL

• Maintained calendars for both attorneys, including the scheduling of personal and professional appointments and facilitating communication
• Supervised active cases, assigned tasks as needed, drafted, edited, and proofread complex legal documents
• Communicated effectively as primary liaison for the attorneys
• Directed office personnel while monitoring progress of day-to-day activities and handling a wide range of administrative, technical, and support tasks

Longwood, Florida

• Developed new filing and organizational practices to maximize efficiency in a fast-paced environment
• Performed a variety of accounting activities, such as preparing purchase orders, invoices, expense reports, and reconciling accounts.
• Answered and screened telephone calls while taking messages and using discretion to prioritize their importance
• Provided administrative and clerical support (mailing, scanning, faxing, copying, filing).

• Empowered and mobilized volunteers at Hunger Projects across the United States
• Booked travel and created itineraries for Hunger Projects
• Ensured Hunger Project specifics were shared with Project Teams
• Volunteered over 180 hours in the office and at Hunger Projects
• Utilized report programs, including TripIt, BaseCamp, & Wufoo
• Managed first semester interns

International Relations And Affairs

General Education