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Education

August 2016May 2020

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 inquiries 
  • 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 trends 
  • 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
  • Asana Workflow Specialist Certification
  • Slack Project Management Certification
  • Microsoft Suite and Google Suite
  • Google Analytics
  • Event Planning and Scheduling