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- Leads strategic project management communications to achieve organizational priorities and key initiatives.- Develops innovative practices to boost employee engagement and connectedness through diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging (DIEB) by managing communications and planning for staff events and initiatives including employee resource/affinity groups and employee engagement group.- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide information sharing and knowledge management.- Expands internal communications visibility and tone through creative campaigns and graphic design.- Maintains internal communications calendar and assists team with project mapping and prioritization.- Advises teams on best practices for change management, strategy implementation and communications.- Invents progressive practices and operations to improve internal communications functions and anticipate future needs.- Assists with intranet announcements and communications updates.- Performs other duties as assigned by management team.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

- Managed internal and external communications via web content, press releases, social media, internal and external newsletters, infographics, and print correspondence.- Audited company-wide organizational communications to assess strengths and opportunities to achieve corporate priorities.- Utilized audit analytics and data to develop and implement strategies for organizational structure, internal and external communications, and fundraising.- Enhanced the cohesiveness of the corporate brand by creating a brand book and brand toolkit.- Controlled communications content calendars.- Hosted activities and events to build and sustain employee morale and strengthen engagement and retention.- Partnered with IT to improve and update webpages and other digital platforms using brand guidelines.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

- Produced communications and marketing strategies to achieve executive, organizational and state-wide strategic priorities.- Managed internal and external communications and marketing – including newsletters, social media, blog, press releases and website articles and updates.- Advanced processes to enhance information sharing and staff, partner and vendor engagement through various communications.- Administered editorial calendars for communications via web and social media content.- Coordinated events and participated in trade shows to maintain statewide operational network with providers and vendors.- Designed graphics for various marketing materials to improve brand recognition.- Recruited, trained, and supervised communications interns to assist with various tasks.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Greater Atlanta Area

- Distributed creative, engaging, and professional content to internal and external audiences through newsletters, social media, website articles, and e-mails.- Consulted and coordinated with the communications team to develop strategies to drive both internal employee engagement and external stakeholder information sharing.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance communication and production for various projects.- Tracked analytics and metrics for internal and external news using various digital programs.- Assisted with event coordination and design (including photography) of special events, including a large-scale anniversary gala.

Greater Atlanta Area

- Managed communications accounts for several local and international organizations to revise or introduce communications, marketing and social media strategies.- Developed both creative and research theses to contribute to the field of communications, including extensively identifying, investigating, documenting, and publishing both.- Organized collaborative and independent research projects for various communications theories and practices.- Directed monthly Debate Team meetings to train and prepare teams for the tournaments.- Recruited student participants for events and program planning, including GSU Debate Team.- Planned and facilitated annual GSU Debate Tournament, which hosted hundreds of competitors from other universities.- Organized event budgets, scheduling, reservations, and vendor partnership, including contracts and payment authorizations.

Greater Nashville Area

- Fostered relationships and communications through email, phone and in-person tactics.- Educated and advised customers about best suited company services and products.- Exceeded quarterly goals and metrics for customer service and product/service marketing.

Greater Nashville Area

- Modeled the activities and duties of the Financial Services Specialist position, as a student intern.- Studied and referred company products and offers to benefits customers.- Participated in business rotations to develop experience in various company departments. - Shadowed employees in leadership roles to gain knowledge of the company and construct a detailed career plan.

Smyrna, Tn

- Managed shifts to ensure accuracy of service, standards, and procedures.- Facilitated store merchandising according to company marketing plans.- Engaged and inspired team to achieve company goals and objectives during shifts.- Provided specialized assistance to customers using extensive knowledge of store products.- Accurately balanced hundreds of dollars in cash register daily in accordance with company policies.

Greater Memphis Area

- Modeled the activities and duties of the Teller position.- Accurately managed thousands of dollars daily in assurance with bank policies.- Referred company products and offers to benefit customers.- Gleaned knowledge from employees in leadership roles to construct a detailed career path.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

- Completed weekly leadership rotations within each department of the store.- Recommended merchandise branding strategies to increase company sales.- Researched and implemented methods to engage and enhance the customer experience.- Planned and executed a philanthropic "back to school" event benefitting underserved youth.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies, Graduate

Activities and Societies: -Graduate Research Assistant -Study Abroad: Cuenca, Ecuador (International Public Relations) -Graduate Research.

Bachelor'S Degree, Organizational Communication, General

Activities and Societies: I AM ME, Incorporated of MTSU, The Scholar's Academy, FaDS - Fashion and Design Students. -I AM ME Incorporated.