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Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, United States

• Write, develop, and integrate content across paid, owned, and earned media channels • Work with outside organizations contracted with the DMO, as well as internal teams on content creation, creating press releases, maintaining internal media lists, and hosting FAM tours and media visits• Assist the Deputy Tourism Director – Communications to develop the annual content/public relations strategies and the Connection newsletter• Understand the Visit South Walton brand, brand standards, goals, and audiences to create tailored messaging• Demonstrate excellent writing skills including the ability to quickly draft press releases, create newsletters, and tailored media pitches• Expand outreach among local, regional, and national media outlets• Coordinate and manage media familiarization tours, journalist visits, press conferences, direct-to-media pitch activities, including hosted media events outside of normal working hours• Build positive working relationships with area businesses, event organizers, key stakeholders, and VISIT FLORIDA• Serve as part of the communication team support to deliver emergency communications to media and/or industry partners when the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated• Actively stays abreast of new businesses, area developments and projects that directly impact the brand• Assist with copy editing needs, both internal and with contracted partners• Help create video projects with in-house teams to showcase the destination• Adhere to work schedule and attendance requirements, including nights and weekends• Perform other work as directed and required

Fayetteville, North Carolina Area

I proudly volunteer as a team leader for Gold Star Teen Adventures. With them, I am given the opportunity to assist in providing children of the fallen healing and leadership development through new and exciting experiences. I first joined the organization as a Gold Star Teen at 15, and after the first week, I considered GSTA to be family. I wanted to help other kids who have experienced a similar journey. After completing the Team Leader training course, I stepped into my role as a Team Leader. I've been fortunate to guide gold star teens through courses to earn scuba certifications of all levels, the participation of wilderness survival courses, leadership roles and the creation/completion of various team-building exercises.

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

- Create, develop and implement strategic fundraising campaigns to maximize income growth- Hit target goal of $250,000 through planned campaign initiatives - Design content to inform and engage target audiences - Develop communication strategies to retain existing donors as well as gaining new donors

Fayetteville, North Carolina Area

Enterprise, Alabama, United States

Auburn, Alabama, United States

As a Sales Management Trainee at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, I played a pivotal role in supporting the company's mission to deliver exceptional customer service and drive business growth. This position provided me with a comprehensive understanding of sales management, operations, and customer relationship management within a dynamic rental car environment.Key Responsibilities:Sales Performance: Assisted in managing and driving sales performance through effective customer engagement and by identifying opportunities to increase revenue and market share.Customer Service Excellence: Delivered outstanding service to customers by addressing their needs, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive rental experience.Operational Efficiency: Supported daily branch operations including inventory management, vehicle maintenance coordination, and branch administrative tasks.Team Collaboration: Worked closely with the branch team to meet and exceed sales targets, enhance customer satisfaction, and foster a collaborative work environment.Business Development: Engaged in local market development efforts, including building relationships with potential business clients and identifying new business opportunities.Training and Development: Participated in extensive training programs to develop skills in sales techniques, leadership, and management principles, preparing for future leadership roles within the company.Achievements:Contributed to achieving branch sales targets by implementing effective sales strategies and fostering strong customer relationships.Enhanced operational workflows and efficiency through proactive problem-solving and attention to detail.This role allowed me to develop a solid foundation in sales management and customer service while honing my skills in leadership and operational oversight.

Fort Benning, Georgia, United States

In the Education Department, I've worked to - Create new educational printed and digital materials- Develop and implement social media plan using Hootsuite, and evaluating analytics- Assist with creation and design of Medal of Honor recipient baseball cards using Adobe - Create media using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva - Create virtual exhibits in response to COVID-19- Establish commonality and build rapport with museum guests

Auburn, Alabama Area

I assisted a cohesive team of 8 members, managed opening and closing procedures, handled register deposits of $10,000+, and facilitated customer returns and exchanges.

Auburn, Alabama Area

At Hibbett Sports, I assisted a diverse customer base in assessing purchase options based on individual needs, style, and price range in a high-volume environment. I maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, returns and exchanges. I provided quality communication, customer support and product representation for each client. Following the Daily Game Plan facilitated the Auburn location in meeting our team's daily performance goals and sales goals.

Auburn, Alabama Area

I managed promotions, sponsorship execution, and giveaways for 18 sports at Auburn University. My team interacted with fans, providing quality customer service and in-game sponsorship fulfillment. Additionally, we worked as a team to generate awareness on campus and in the community through grassroots marketing.