Tabethia C. Email & Phone Number

Lynchburg, Virginia Area

School of Communications and The Arts

MARKETING:•Envisions and implements short-term and long-range marketing strategies and budget for the promotion of Louisa County tourism including post-project analysis and refinement •Researches trending tourism techniques, industry best management practices, and attends networking events to promote the tourism industry, amenities, and opportunities •Designs and produces tourism related promotional material for local and regional publications•Develops and supervises all advertising initiatives to target diverse audiences through the creation of brochures, flyers, web advertisements, social media, public relations efforts, and press releases•Maintains all aspects of the County’s tourism website and social media accounts to include accurate information on local attractions, entertainment and tour optionsEVENT COORDINATION:•Constructs logistical plans and coordination of staff, volunteers, bands, vendors, entertainment, activities, transportation, event set-up and tear-down, and appropriate public safety measures •Drafts and submits required applications with the Thomas Jefferson Health District, Virginia State Police, Virginia Department of Transportation, and local government entities for event and land-use approval for special events •Ensures hospitable culture for all parties contributing to event and shares appreciation and affirmation for positive contributions during and after eventTOURISM LIAISON:•Progresses the collaborative working relationships with local businesses and tourism industry constituents to further understand and advocate their unique tourism allurement•Establishes and maintains partnerships and collaboration with the media as well as regional and state tourism entities •Represents Louisa County at tourism related workshops, seminars and meetings•Maintains positive working relationships with internal agencies such as economic development, town and county officials, and community organizations to promote the department

Louisa, Virginia

Public Information Officer and Liaison for Louisa County Sheriff's Office • Gathered incident-related facts and information from command staff, investigators and deputies; used critical decision making in determining the extent of information to release• Answered on-the-spot questions from media and distributed information via press releases, on-camera interviews, email, and phone calmly, clearly, consistently and within protocol • Established positive working relationships with media and the public by planning and hosting press conferences to announce major news or provide essential information in crisis events• Organized and coordinated special events such as the county’s first annual Peace Officer’s Memorial Ceremony, Community Strong unity events, and represented LCSO at community events• Created daily social media engagement on behalf of LCSO to ensure a continued web presence with the community • Produced materials such as news releases, speeches, brochures and videos with general information about LCSO for dissemination to the public • Performed a key public information-monitoring role, such as implementing measures for rumor control

Lynchburg, Virginia Area

• Facilitated undergraduate college level courses pertaining to public speaking• Fulfilled Adjunct and GSA assigned teaching responsibilities - both inside and outside of the classroom• Cultivated a classroom environment that promoted learning effectiveness along with student and teacher interaction • Developed and implemented course related material/activities within the classroom• Evaluated speeches and made suitable recommendations• Regularly provided constructive assignment feedback for student development and growth • Mentored students with special needs and accommodations• Administered exams, quizzes and homework• Maintained frequent contact with students through e-mail, teacher/student meetings and in-class instruction• Organized and implemented course grading• Maintained attendance records, interaction, instruction and guidance via Blackboard

Lynchburg, Virginia Area

• Responded and recorded results of inbound calls and emails from student inquires • Guided prospective domestic and international students through the admissions, visa, arrival, and orientation process • Generated reports and performed data inquiries • Processed admission’s documents for accepted applicants, including domestic and international students• Referred applicants to the appropriate university department for further assistance • Assisted in coordinating activities and campus-based events• Fielded applicant issues, concerns and inquiries according to the university policies and procedures • Ensured Resident Graduate Enrollment and university deadlines were met

• Facilitated undergraduate college level courses pertaining to public speaking• Fulfilled Adjunct and GSA assigned teaching responsibilities - both inside and outside of the classroom• Cultivated a classroom environment that promoted learning effectiveness along with student and teacher interaction • Developed and implemented course related material/activities within the classroom• Evaluated speeches and made suitable recommendations• Regularly provided constructive assignment feedback for student development and growth • Mentored students with special needs and accommodations• Administered exams, quizzes and homework• Maintained frequent contact with students through e-mail, teacher/student meetings and in-class instruction• Organized and implemented course grading• Maintained attendance records, interaction, instruction and guidance via Blackboard

Lynchburg, Virginia Area

• Supervised and facilitated a group of undergraduate students in social media course projects• Directed students in developing social media strategies and goal setting • Created content to generate conversation and interaction among social media users• Administered various tasks to each individual within the group

Greater Atlanta Area

• Supervised and taught elementary and middle school aged students in a week-long, non-traditional camp setting• Taught basic photography sessions to campers• Led in registration, Village Training and Team Time group progress • Collaborated with teams in the implementation of various program elements offered throughout the camp services• Led and coordinated recreational activities with Team Time group• Communicated daily with hosts, volunteers, camp employees, campers and parents to coordinate camp services• Assisted the Assistant Director and Director in various administrative tasks • Worked in numerous team settings • Assisted in the implementation and teaching of various camp sessions offered through Winshape and Connect Ministries

Louisa, Va

• Processed monetary transactions such as: customer cash, check, transfer, loan accounts, deposits, savings accounts, safety deposit accounts, and statement transactions• Gained knowledge of loans, deposit accounts, community-line accounts, credit cards, bonds and other services offered • Balanced Automated Teller Machines and Teller Cash Dispensers• Safely ID’ d and searched customer account information• Interacted daily with customers in reference to various products and services offered• Worked in multiple Virginia Community Bank locations • Implemented solutions in relation to addressing customer concerns • Worked with bank programs and machines

Lynchburg, Virginia Area

• Supported Resident Assistants (RA) by administering programs that assisted in the development of students on the residence hall• Supervised and mentored a team of Prayer Leaders• Conducted weekly accountabilities and debriefing sessions with leadership team• Facilitated weekly administrative tasks• Developed solutions to potential or current concerns/issues on the residence hall• Led weekly devotions/meetings within the leadership team

Lynchburg, Virginia Area

• Assisted in pre-production activities such as set-up and use of video equipment: lighting, video camera, microphones, etc. • Edited video projects for IFR and their clients• Created graphics and participated in the creation of motion graphics • Edited various episodes of the “Empowered” series through SBC of Virginia • Transcribed video interviews • Gained knowledge about IFR and their goals as a non-profit • Utilized media and editing software such as Adobe After Effects, Final Cut and Final Cut Pro

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Communication

Master Of Arts In Communications, Mass Communication/Media Studies, 3.94

Bachelor Of Science In Communication, Boadcasting

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