Professional Experience

 

Assisted creative teams with content creation, including blogs, social media, ad copy, email and landing pages.

Supported project manager to ensure projects run according to plan.

Supported client initiatives and created tasks for the team on client need.

Project Management and Copywriting Intern

Marketwake

May 2022 - August 2022

Atlanta, GA


Developed PR strategies and plans for client, Athena Studios.

Pitched client stories to media outlets.

Drafted and publish press releases.

Developed and maintained relationships with local press outlets.

Public Relations Specialist

Talking Dog Agency

January 2022 - April 2022

Athens, GA


Created social media content for various clients on Instagram, Faceboook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Wrote and edited press materials.  

Maintained media lists and coverage files. 

Collected data and reporting for social media analytics. 

PR and Social Media Account Support

See.Spark.Go

January 2021 - August 2021

Athens, GA


Worked closely with the Director of Marketing to promote career interest and aptitude assessment, CareerScope.

Created email lists, drafted email copy and scheduled and monitored email sequences to clients.

Gained experience in several email marketing platforms including MailChimp, Fresh Sales and Debounce.

Digital Marketing Coordinator

Vocational Research Institute, LLC

September 2020 - December 2020

Virtual, Athens, GA


Sales and Marketing Coordinator

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe

February 2020 - April 2021

Athens, GA

Managed social media and review site accounts to promote the restaurant’s brand to customers and the Athens community.

Distributed marketing collateral and promotional items to community partners and clients.

Networked with influential members of the Athens community.


Blogging Intern 

Weddings in Athens 

September 2019 - April 2020

Athens, GA

Promoted Athens-based venues, vendors and wedding trends on blog site www.weddingsinathens.com.

Wrote weekly blog posts, created promotional graphics in Canva and published posts to WordPress.


Shadow to the Communications Director

Atlanta Athletic Club 

June 2019

Johns Creek, GA

Shadowed the Communications Director of one of the largest country clubs in the Greater Atlanta area.

Observed the strategies used to creatively and effectively relay information to more than 2,000 members and employees. 


Supervised a team of 10 poll clerks to ensure the poll functioned properly.

Assisted in the secure setup and closing of the polling location.

Safeguarded all sensitive documents and supplies.

Processed voter cards and assisted voters in a fair and non-partisan environment.

Assistant Poll Manager

Fulton County Government

June 2020 - January 2021

Fulton County, GA


Campus Involvement

Public Relations Director

Public Relations Student Society of America, Drewry Chapter

April 2020 - April 2022

The University of Georgia

Served on the Executive Board of the nation’s largest PRSSA chapter and oversaw the public relations committee.

Facilitated communication within the chapter by creating online graphics, flyers and social media posts. 

Wrote and published press releases on general body meetings to the organization’s website. 

Gained valuable insight into the public relations industry through biweekly meetings hosted by speakers with experience in the field. 


Served as the liaison between the client and the team of 13 AdPR students to determine client needs and communication strategy.

Delegated work to proper channels, oversaw all project management and ensured that deadlines were met.

Account Executive

Integrated AdPR Campaigns Course

August 2021 - December 2021

The University of Georgia


Built a network of companies to attend AdPR Connection, the University of Georgia’s largest student-run career fair for advertising and public relations students.

Developed relationships with professionals who would benefit from attending AdPR Connection.

Leadership Development Coordinator

AdPR Connection

August 2021 - October 2021

The University of Georgia


Vice President of Programs

Delta Zeta Sorority

November 2019 - November 2020

The University of Georgia

Served on the Executive Board of a 280 member sorority.

Organized a master calendar of all chapter and campus meetings/events/activities.

Oversaw a team of 20 chapter officers by coordinating and presiding over officer meetings and ensuring each officer is completing the duties assigned to their position. 

Managed individual budgets totaling over $80,000 to execute all chapter events and activities. 


Campus Outreach Assistant Chair

UGA Miracle

May 2019 - February 2020

The University of Georgia

Actively participated in a leadership position for a campus organization benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Recruited new members, volunteered at UGA’s involvement fair and participated in various fundraising events.

Personally raised over $2,000 for the organization. 


Customer Service

Provide timely and friendly service to 50-100 patrons per night.

Skillfully prepare mixed drinks, beer, wine and liquor orders.

Maintain a clean and organized bar dining area.

Consistently perform an average of $1,200-$1,500 in sales each night.

Bartender, Server

George’s Lowcountry Table

May 2021 - Present

Athens, GA


Server

Atlanta Athletic Club 

May 2018 - January 2020

Johns Creek, GA

Gained experience in casual and fine dining, as well as bartending and poolside service. 

Expanded skills in customer service, communication, multi-tasking and attention to detail.


Server, Hostess, Food Runner

JR’s Log House

November 2014 - May 2018

Peachtree Corners, GA

Assumed several different positions at the restaurant, including server, hostess and food runner.

Responsible for training new employees.