Communications Manager | Chattahoochee Riverkeeper

November 2018 - Present

• Maintain CRK’s online presence by creating content for email, website, and social media

• Manage and implement communications strategies for programmatic and outreach campaigns

• Work closely with development team through event marketing, planning, and execution

• Utilize Adobe Creative Suite to design graphics, documents, and more

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Communications Strategist and Voluntary Agency Liaison | Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

April 2017 - November 2018

• Research and write articles related to the diverse efforts of GEMA/HS and partners

• Coordinate social media campaigns related to public awareness, emergency information, and interagency efforts

• Collaborate with local, state, and national nonprofits to concentrate emergency relief and response efforts

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Scheduling Assistant | Office of Georgia Governor Nathan Deal

January 2017 - April 2017

• Professionally interact with constituents, foreign dignitaries, and elected officials regarding their scheduling requests for the Governor

• Assist in the scheduling and execution of photo opportunities

• Aid the office in planning, organizing and facilitating state events and additional programs

• Prepare and edit briefings for the Governor

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Communications Intern, Georgia Gives Day 2016 | Georgia Center for Nonprofits

September 2016 - December 2016

• Conceptualize innovative and engaging fundraising social media campaigns such as a “like pledge”

• Create social marketing posts on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter utilizing both graphic and written content

• Assist with the production of promotional events, photo shoots, videos, and digital content

• Research organization members’ noteworthy events and stories for monthly newsletters and social posts

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Press/Communications Intern | Office of Georgia Governor Nathan Deal

August 2016- December 2016

• Assist in daily collection and analysis of media related to Georgia politics, news, capitol operations, and the governor's office

• Copy edit press releases, proclamations, commendations, and online content using AP Style

• Draft social content (Facebook, Twitter) for breaking news and official announcements

• Receive and direct media and public relations inquiries

• Greet and assist incoming visitors and guests

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Writing Intern | University of North Georgia Office of University Relations

January 2016 - May 2016

• Pitched, researched, wrote, edited, and published stories highlighting success of UNG network

• Promoted university mission and values through digital and print articles, photos, and videos

• Assisted in production of multimedia projects including film, photography, and audio

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Social Media Intern | Cloud Sherpas (Now a part of Accenture)

August 2015 - December 2015

• Wrote, scheduled, and published weekly international tweets about global tech, cloud computing, enterprise, and data industries

• Drafted, collaborated on, and edited executive blog posts

• Conducted social analytics and targeting projects using HootSuite, Klout, Klear, and independent observation

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Marketing | Cloud Sherpas (Now a part of Accenture)

May 2015 - August 2015

• Conducted competitive analysis assessing global competitors' position in the cloud consulting industry

• Assisted with a variety of targeted marketing strategies, including email campaigns and events

• Created and edited company intranet web pages using Google Sites and WordPress

• Edited industry white papers, eBooks, and webinar presentations

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Co-managing Editor | University of North Georgia Vanguard Student Newsletter

May 2014 - May 2015

• Managed and updated organization's WordPress online publication

• Cooperated with editors and co-workers remotely to create unified, multi-campus student newspaper

• Managed and taught staff members journalistic skills

• Edited and published more than 650 pieces over 8 months