Education
Bachelor of Journalism in Advertising and Public Relations August 2020
University of Nebraska-Lincoln – Lincoln, Nebraska GPA: 3.35/4.00
Minor: Art
University of Nebraska-Lincoln – Lincoln, Nebraska GPA: 3.35/4.00
Minor: Art
Work Experience
Administrative Assistant & Tour Coordinator September 2023 – Current
City of Beaufort – Beaufort , South Carolina
City of Beaufort – Beaufort , South Carolina
- Collaborates and assists in preparing, developing, and disseminating marketing material for Downtown Operations events, activities, and incentives
- Maintains an active email database for multiple organizations under the Downtown Operations umbrella
- Sends out email campaigns for Main Street Beaufort, Downtown Operations, and the Downtown Merchants Association
- Creates marketing and promotional material for various events
- Maintains the Downtown Merchants Association and the First Friday Facebook pages
- Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, and complaints from the public in a timely manner
- Photographs events, meetings, and other things as needed
- Creates, orders, and delivers printed flyers, banners, and other marketing materials as needed
- Assists in maintaining data and information for the implementation and creation of annual and long-term budgets, capital improvement plans and initiatives
- Assists in execution and performs administrative duties for the Downtown Operations, Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association, Activate Beaufort, and Cultural District events and activities
- Anticipates and assists in preparing, developing, and disseminating notices and information to the participants, residents, city staff, and public.
- Completes special projects as assigned
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during work
- Interacts and communicates with the City Manager and Staff, City Council members, Merchants, visitors, residents, commission/committee members, departmental supervisors and employees, visitors, residents, co-workers, other government agencies and external organizations, County personnel, attorneys, consultants, and other elected officials
- Serves as City liaison with the Tourism Management Advisory Commission and City Council on matters related to tourism
- Coordinate’s tourism activities with the visitor center, tour operators, bus companies, and organizations: grants special permits as required
- Creates videos for social media and email campaigns as needed
Marketing Coordinator
June 2022 – September 2023
Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort – Fripp Island , South Carolina
June 2022 – September 2023
Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort – Fripp Island , South Carolina
- Filled in for Marketing and Communications Director as needed
- Created a weekly analytics report
- Attended meetings to report weekly analytics and gather important information
- Interacted with members, guests, and owners of the Resort
- Worked with other departments to create digital marketing plans
- Photographed edited, and published photos of rental homes
- Collaborated with Club and Marketing Director to create and publish a quarterly Club editorial publication
- Executed and creates email campaigns to target markets
- Created a weekly activities and events email for current guests
- Produced Marketing materials, written articles, promotional materials, and literature for digital and print use
- Updated and maintains the Resort’s website
- Created various banners to promote Resort activities
- Maintained, monitors, and creates engaging content on the Resort's social media accounts
- Used platforms such as Hootsuite, Buffer, or Sprout Social to plan and schedule social posts
- Created and maintains a social media plan
- Created various videos for TikTok
- Used the Adobe Creative Suite to create print and digital content
- Used email campaigns to communicate effectively with guests, club members, and employees
- Answered customer’s calls and transfers calls if needed
- Photographed events, wildlife, products, food for media needs
- Gathered information quarterly for a Resort publication
- Designed and develops graphics for marketing needs
- Collaborated with different departments to gather materials for various campaigns
- Answered Guest and Member phone calls and emails promptly
- Communicated with Marketing Director to determine effective marketing techniques
Marketing Assistant
January 2021 – June 2022
Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort – Fripp Island , South Carolina
January 2021 – June 2022
Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort – Fripp Island , South Carolina
- Produced Marketing materials, written articles, promotional materials, and literature for digital print use
- Maintained and updates the Resorts’ website
- Created a weekly social media plan
- Used the Adobe Creative Suite to create print and digital content
- Monitored, maintained and created engaging content on multiple social media platforms
- Used email campaigns to communicate effectively with guests and club members
- Created emails for internal communication across multiple departments
- Answered and transfers calls as needed
- Photographed products, food, events, wildlife, and activities
- Designed and develops graphics for marketing needs
- Created and produced videos and photographs rental homes for the website
- Communicated with Marketing Director to determine effective marketing techniques
- Monitored Analytics to ensure goals are met
- Gathered information to create a quarterly publication for club members
- Wrote and edits articles for internal and external needs
- Utilized a variety of communication methods, including written, visual, and social media, to inform the general public and employees about programs and Resort events
- Routinely responded to emails and social media messages
- Prepared the monthly calendar with department hours, events, and restaurant specials
- Created door flyers and banners for events and restaurant specials
Social Media Manager
August 2021 – June 2022
Moss & Hatchet – Beaufort, South Carolina
August 2021 – June 2022
Moss & Hatchet – Beaufort, South Carolina
- Created social media schedule and plan
- Gathered media for content
- Worked with business owners to create events
- Created print material to be handed out at various events
- Photographed events and food as needed
- Routinely responded to comments and messages on social media
Marketing Assistant
November 2020 – January 2021
Beaufort County Parks and Recreation – Beaufort, South Carolina
November 2020 – January 2021
Beaufort County Parks and Recreation – Beaufort, South Carolina
- Produced Marketing material, written articles, promotional materials and literature for digital and print use
- Communicated directly with local businesses to develop relationships
- Sought sponsorships for the Department’s programs and special events as required
- Updated and maintains the Department’s website
- Responded to comments and questions on social media
- Maintained, monitors and creates engaging content on the Department’s social media accounts
- Created and maintains a social media plan
- Used the Adobe Creative Suite to create print and digital content
- Used email campaigns to communicate effectively with members of the public
- Answered customers calls and transfers calls if needed
- Scanned and files paperwork in to the departments system using Maxgalaxy
Student-Athlete, Rifle
August 2016 – August 2020
University of Nebraska-Lincoln – Lincoln, Nebraska
August 2016 – August 2020
University of Nebraska-Lincoln – Lincoln, Nebraska
- Balanced a full academic course load with 20+ hours a week of athletic commitment and maintain a high standard of excellence in both
- Communicated with staff, coaches, and teammates to pursue a common goal and establish strong interpersonal relationships through strong verbal and written skills
- Demonstrated resiliency and perseverance by overcoming obstacles such as physical injury by strengthening mental approach to athletics and other areas of life
Intern
June 2019 – August 2019
The Beacon Newspaper – Port Clinton, Ohio
June 2019 – August 2019
The Beacon Newspaper – Port Clinton, Ohio
- Checked copy text for errors prior to production and communicated changes with leadership
- Wrote articles for publication in local paper that covered both community and current events
- Developed and managed the launch of websites to meet the needs of clients through WordPress software
- Maintained websites through strong relationship and trust with clients
Date Collector
May 2019 – July 2019
Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio
May 2019 – July 2019
Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio
- Surveyed beachgoers about their experience collecting both qualitative and quantitative data
- Observed with close attention to detail to communicate accurate results to staff
Camp Counselor
May 2018 – August 2018
Civilian Marksmanship Program – Anniston, Alabama
May 2018 – August 2018
Civilian Marksmanship Program – Anniston, Alabama
- Evaluated campers based upon skill level and worked groups of 5 or more to fix shooting technique and develop knowledge of rules and safety
- Traveled to various high schools around the United States interacting with a diverse population of youth
- Collaborated with other counselors to ensure weekly chore assignments were completed, including the cleaning and maintaining of bathrooms, restocking snack supplies, and other duties as assigned
- Mentored young students in the mental side of shooting and educated them on further opportunities in the field