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Apex, North Carolina, United States

Communicating timely and accurate information to maintain the respected image of the Town of Apex.

Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

Develop and teach Public Safety Communications courses tailored to helping fire and police departments recruitment strategies, retention, outreach programs and community risk reduction plans.

Greensboro, Nc

Create all marketing and communication materials through social media platforms, personal website construction, website management, and face-to-face communication to generate a loyal client base through quality photoshoots and good customer service.

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Oversaw strategic communications directed towards targeted demographics through writing, photography, and videography which was then utilized for events, media stories, the public website, internal reports, and social media to showcase the department and its initiatives. Provided partnership and oversight of public information by assisting with press releases, organized news media stories, coordinated public events, and assisted with digital communications with the Deputy Chief of Emergency Services.Created community and agency partnerships by learning about processes, procedures, and services provided then use the information to share and network with groups of similar interests on public safety.

Greensboro, North Carolina, United States

Oversaw all strategic communication multi-platform content management across a variety of mediums including media relations and interviews, print, social media, and website development during the pandemic to keep clients and staff informed and prepared. Created a branded virtual bank of footage (130+ videos) from scratch and implemented a company-wide safety plan to meet membership needs throughout COVID-19 by recording, editing, and publishing content on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Supervised 1 staff member who oversaw programming, front-desk customer service, and educational classes through weekly meetings, partnership on events, and use of shared calendars.

High Point, North Carolina, United States

Wrote, designed, customized, & printed marketing and communication materials for campaigns such as Board of Trustee letters, Board of Visitors letters, Fall Appeal letters (9,000+ letters), #GivingTuesday (social media and written materials), Welcome Back Week, and Holiday events by researching & understanding audience while reporting/analyzing results. Managed a cross-functional team of 20 part-time employees and 1 staff member through weekly communications, cross-training, and yearly reviews.

Elon, North Carolina

Hired, trained, and supervised a team of approximately 20+ part-time employees; created a rotating schedule, monitored expenses, processed pledges, and credit card information daily, responded to donors' concerns or questions, and generated statistical information to find opportunities resulting in a 12% increase compared to the prior fiscal year. Created weekly and monthly goals for individual employees by measuring statistics, organizing assessments with feedback, and promoting clear incentives for leadership positions resulting in a 5% increase in pledge rates and an increase in total amount of $225,000+. Worked with the Director of Annual Giving to develop grant applications and secure funding for scholarships for students in need.

Elmira, New York Area

Worked within a budget to successfully raise funds up to $115,000 annually while scheduling events, meetings, and review times for the callers, exceeded the gift goal by 20% by raising an additional $20,000 over the expected objective.

Elmira, New York

Designed strategic marketing materials that were used in letters, social media, and event solicitation campaigns while supervising approximately 15 part-time employees, reaching up to 1,200 people weekly. Assisted with large-scale campus events by assisting in planning and photographing Athletics Alumni Weekend, Reunion, and Giving Tuesday while co-managing the class agent program to increase volunteerism.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Communication And Media Studies, 4.0

The study of communication at this level allows practice of crisis communication, learning how to conduct effective research, properly.

Master Of Business Management, Business Administration And Management, General, 4.0 Gpa

Bachelor'S Degree (Cum Laude), Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 3.7 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Sigma Beta Delta (National Business Society), National Society of Leadership and Success, and Dance Team.