Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Theatre; Minor in Marketing
Converse University
Work experience
February 2024December 2024
Account Executive
Better Together Communications
Drafted press releases, research documents, media pitches, op-eds and other materials for a diverse group of corporate social responsibility and nonprofit clients
Developed content calendars including copy and asset for clients and scheduled posts using Canva, Constant Contact, and other tools
Conducted daily media monitoring for client social media and traditional media mentions
Drafted blog posts for clients as well as agency to increase industry reach and thought leadership
January 2023February 2024
Account Executive
DDC Public Affairs
Developed content calendars for multiple clients across industries
Redesigned a client website to increase visitor time spent on website
Conducted periodic business development and market trends research to advance the interests of the organization and achieve a better understanding of the public affairs industry
Monitored inboxes for press communications and community inquiriesÂ
Drafted weekly meeting agendas and notes and distributed to attendees
February 2022January 2023
Client Relations Associate
DDC Public Affairs
Drafted and managed website content updates for client landing pages
Prepared social media posts, op-eds and supporting materials aligned with communication strategies for multiple clients, including a major corporate merger
Coordinated the creative process and daily workflow for four advocacy and corporate clients, tailoring deliverables to unique styles, preferences and industry trendsÂ
Collaborated with team members to improve an essential monthly task allowing the team to reallocate hours to other priorities
Compiled and analyzed field team reports from up to 16 community-based organizations to produce comprehensive monthly summaries
March 2021August 2021
Grant Writer and Database Administrator
The Children's Museum of the Upstate - Greenville
Researched, drafted and submitted grant proposals to corporate organizations, family foundations and federal entities to secure funding
Managed CharityProud, Altru and Shopify donation databases to generate weekly and monthly reports and track contributed revenue
Coordinated sponsorships and corporate outreach programs in order to increase museum membership
Facilitated sponsorship programs and corporate outreach initiatives to foster community partnerships and increase museum membership
Collaborated with internal teams to develop compelling narratives for grant applications aligned with donor expectations
August 2020December 2020
New Business Development Intern
American Near East Refugee Aid
Edited, revised, and assisted in writing grant documents for submission to major donors resulting in successful awards of several thousand dollars
Conducted in-depth research for multiple grant applications simultaneously to effectively provide context for humanitarian need
Researched, tracked and evaluated potential donors for proposals by analyzing past donor activity and identifying areas of interests for individual donors
Supported new business development efforts by streamlining research processes and improving proposal documentation accuracy
Created detailed situation reports to keep internal teams and external stakeholders aware of changes in humanitarian zones
Skills
Public Relations Platforms: MuckRack, Cision, Meltwater, HARO,
Qwoted
Image Editing and Creation Software: Canva and Photoshop
LinkedIn Certification: Editing and Proofreading Made Simple