EXPERIENCE
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER,
GLOBAL STRATEGY GROUP
August 2021 - Present
Managed media relations, content creation, and crisis communication, while also leading internal communication efforts and stakeholder engagement. Utilized data analytics to drive campaign success and efficiently managed budgets, while providing leadership and mentorship to the team
PROGRAMS INTERN, CENTER FOR NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE
June 2020 - August 2020
Worked on two large projects: the 2020 Media Guide and an Internal Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Resources Guide.
LEAD ADOPTION COUNSELOR, VIRGINIA BEACH SPCA
April 2016 - February 2019
Served as the Assistant Manager for the Pet Supplies & Adoption Center location and guaranteed implementation of the VBSPCA’s mission statement.
COMMUNICATIONS INTERN, WCTV
December 2015 - February 2016
Assisted in broadcasting local happenings to Chesapeake residents by filming live television programs as well as editing by reporting to the production director.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE, OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
August 2019 - May 2021
Major in Communications with a focus in Public Relations, Advocacy, and Persuasion.
ASSOCIATES OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
August 2014 - May 2016
Gained fundamental knowledge of social psychology and communication while also earning Summa Cum Laude level grades.
