Resume
Related Experience
JUNE 2023 - Present
Internal Communication Intern
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab)
Projects:
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Writes internal & external communication materials in AP style for staff and scientific users in the weekly newsletter, internal memos, and social platforms.
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Authors feature profiles on staff or other content that is published on the main site.
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Supports social media management, including, copywriting, contributing content ideas, and catering content for each social platform on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn via the social media content calendar.
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Assists with management of internal communications platforms such as MailChimp, SurveyMonkey and REACH Media Network.
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Collaborates with graphic designers for design of print and digital collateral.
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Streamlined and accelerated projects through the initiation of a template designed for the communications department via Asana project management software.
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Creates, designs, and implements internal SharePoint sites across divisions.
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Spearheads campaigns on internal channels and social media.
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Develops and executes strategic communication plans for the 2024 Internal Communications strategy to improve culture and build community.
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Contributes to large-scale media events, such as the High-Performance Data Facility event, the Applied Research Center event, and the upcoming open house.
OCT. 2022 - APRIL 2023
Information Professionals Intern
Perry Library, Old Dominion University
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Developed a marketing proposal impact project to increase awareness of research services/programming to undergraduate students.
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Presented the proposal to the Future Information Professionals cohort and assessed the impact of the program.
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Worked at the Learning Commons help desk to provide research support to students/faculty/community members and to assist with the circulation of library materials.
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Designed flyers, signage, and posters for the new Serenity Room being implemented into Perry Library.
AUG. 2022 - OCT. 2022
Public Relations Associate (Seasonal)
Webb Center, Old Dominion University
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Filmed and edited tour video of the Webb Center and posted via YouTube.
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Analyzed the Webb Center’s metrics and analytics on Instagram, X, and YouTube.
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Managed social platforms including posting photos and reels following student events.
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Edited photos via Adobe Creative Cloud and developed engaging captions.
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Assisted in videography & photography of student events, to include, club events, career fairs, and other large-scale events within the Webb Center.
Education
2022 - Spring 2024
Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication
Old Dominion University
GPA: 3.57
Dean's List: Fall 2022-Fall 2023
Senior capstone project:
"“Training Communicators for the Cultural Shift of Future Generations in the Workplace.”
During my undergraduate studies at Old Dominion University, I gained a strong foundation in communication theory and research methods, strategic writing, and social media branding. I also had the opportunity to apply my knowledge through several internship experiences at Jefferson Lab and Perry Library.
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Relevant Courses: Strategic Communications, Persuasion, Marketing & Promotion, Critical Methodologies, Strategic Writing, Crisis Communication, Communications Research, Digital Communication, Creative writing, Communications Capstone.
2021
General Studies Certificate
Thomas Nelson Community College
At Thomas Nelson Community College, I began my education while gaining professional skills through working full time in technical support, administration, and customer service. See my full resume for further experience.
Professional skillset
Content & Copy Writing
Communication Research
Social Media Management
Brand Strategy