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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

- Cultivate Text 2 Regret’s mission of fundraising, educating, and advocating for online responsibility through the nationwide implementation of Cyber Civics in 108 schools and youth organizations, impacting more than 22,000 children. - Fundraise more than $13,000 generated toward providing internet safety curriculum to schools and lobbying for the EARN IT (Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies) Act to six Nevada legislators on Capitol Hill. - Develop working relationships with high profile online safety organizations such as Cyber Civics, the Family Online Safety Institute, and the Attorney General Alliance initiative.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

- Serve as the brand ambassador of the Miss Nevada Scholarship Organization (MNVSO) by appearing at 200+ engagements, volunteer initiatives, and recruitment programs, totaling more than 1,000 hours of community service. - Advance the 13 corporate sponsorships upheld by the MNVSO by preparing large scale speaking engagements, maintaining the Miss Nevada booking schedule, and promoting my personal community service initiative, Text 2 Regret. - Source contacts with individuals from 90 organizations focused on various philanthropic causes and missions throughout the state of Nevada and beyond.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

- Engaged in media relations and digital marketing for a total of six widely known clients involved in the food, entertainment, and hospitality industries in two metropolitan cities with demand for media attention. - Composed press releases, media lists, and social media calendars on behalf of various clients and their individual communication goals as outlined in the business plan for the specified organization. - Successfully prepared media reports and initiated pulse-checks with my supervisors to ensure growth and development as a public relations professional.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

- Embraced outstanding leadership in public relations through developing The Plank Center’s social media handles and engaging the institution's 18,000 followers by way of 270 social media posts on Instagram, Facebook, and X. - Researched leadership and professional development insights to promote The Plank Center’s bi-weekly newsletter sent to the organization’s target audience of professionals and student leaders on Constant Contact. - Furthered the mission of The Plank Center by preparing biographies for the “Milestones in Mentoring” award recipients in preparation for a large-scale event attended by more than 300 industry professionals.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

- Engaged in media relations and digital marketing for a total of six widely known clients involved in the food, entertainment, and hospitality industries in two metropolitan cities with demand for media attention. - Composed more than 30 press releases, media lists, and social media calendars on behalf of various clients and their individual communication goals as outlined in the business plan for the specified organization. - Successfully prepared media reports engaged by at least 500,000 people over the course of 10 weeks and initiated weekly intern pulse-checks with my supervisors to ensure growth and development as a public relations intern.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

- Analyzed a myriad of operational strategy initiatives including social mediamaintenance, copy tests, focus groups, research analytics, and surveys.These initiatives were implemented within the business operations of thetop student-run public relations firm in the country.- Tracked the strategic operations of “LessThanUThink”, an anti-binge drinkingcampaign, alongside a team of account managers, copy writers, mediaconsultants, and creative students. Operations were tracked by organizingsocial media content, maintaining online presence, and working on keyteam projects.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

- Advised students of various academic statuses in their pursuit of improvedpublic speaking technique. Students ranged from undergraduate todoctoral students crafting everything from a simple informative speech to adissertation.- Provide valuable input with Speaking Studio management to improve theconsultant/client experience and help consultants better lead studentswho utilized the studio.

Mobile, Alabama, United States

- Completed professional-grade research alongside industry professionals through information analysis and strategic data to assist high-profile clients with organizing communication plans for their companies.- Utilized statistical knowledge to manage and interpret research content, social media insights, and competitive analysis benefitting the clients at Lewis Communications. - Strengthened strategic relations by contributing more than 20 analysis projects and creating a competitive analysis report still being used by clients today.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

- Utilized and developed customer service skills necessary to appeal to a variety of different age groups, including college students, professionals, and parents of prospective students at The University of Alabama. - Retained the knowledge required to make a variety of different beverages, both on the “hot bar” and “cold bar.” Beverages included coffee and refreshers. I also served a variety of sandwiches and pastries.

Master'S Degree, Advertising And Public Relations

Outstanding Graduate Student in Advertising and Public Relations

Bachelor Of Arts In Communication And Information Sciences, Public Relations And Communication Studies