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Creative strategic communications professional with experience in editing, content creation, storytelling, and engagement tactics. Committed to fostering community connections and driving positive change through analyzing digital campaign performance metrics and effective communication strategies.
Program & Public Relations Manager
FOBT Pipeline Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
June 2024 - November 2024
Collaborated with the Director of Strategic Initiatives to drive key initiatives centered on workforce development, environmental justice, and affordable housing, specifically in the 32209 and 32206 zip codes. Forged and nurtured strategic partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders to support these efforts. Directed the Summer 2024 Internship Program by overseeing daily operations, securing guest speakers, and mentoring interns through community projects, culminating in impactful final presentations to community leaders and stakeholders. Spearheaded intern training and development initiatives, enhancing professional growth and fostering deeper engagement. Strengthened fundraising efforts by actively contributing to the development of grant proposals. Streamlined stakeholder communication and reporting by crafting comprehensive reports and delivering presentations on program outcomes. Additionally, leveraged creative skills to design annual reports, infographics, and maintain and enhance the organization’s digital and website platforms.
Communications and Marketing Intern
Family Support Services
Jacksonville, FL
October 2023 - April 2024
Drafted and designed the internal newsletter monthly, as part of the community engagement department. Strategically analyzed and executed social media marketing campaigns. Responsible for designing internal and external flyers and stationery materials. Aided in content management for social media and maintained web content, including monthly metric tracking and reporting. Additionally, tasked with tracking donor and corporate sponsorships/donations, and developing strategies to enhance fundraising efforts within the department.
Sports Information Intern
Athletics Department, Edward Waters University
Jacksonville, FL
January 2023 - May 2023
Produced and edited sports highlight videos for the department’s social media
accounts. Drafted daily post-game write-ups, social media, and website
updates. Organized, set up, and managed video broadcasting/live streaming for
scheduled sporting events. Managed and tracked official statistics for all 16
Varsity sports. Successfully coordinated both the setup and breakdown of all
media equipment and resources for game-day operations, ensuring seamless
execution from start to finish.
Regional Youth Leader
Young People’s and Children’s Division | African Methodist Episcopal Church
State of Florida & The Bahamas
Feb 2019 - July 2023
Led youth outreach and engagement across more than 400 churches within the Florida and Bahamas district, supporting children and young adults ages 2–26. Oversaw strategic fundraising efforts and built sustainable partnerships to support regional programming and events. Created visual materials and promotional content to support initiatives, including flyers, campaigns, and event branding. Monitored and reported on youth retention, particularly post-COVID, contributing to a 47% increase in active membership, from 16,000 to 23,635 participants. Presented data and financial reports at quarterly district conferences alongside key leaders. Collaborated with church officers to ensure effective marketing, budget management, and outreach execution across the region.
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Adobe Premiere Pro
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Adobe InDesign
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Adobe Photoshop
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Canva Pro
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Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
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Hootsuite
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Constant Contact
Edward Waters University, Jacksonville, FL
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Anticipated Graduation: May 2026
Edward Waters University, Jacksonville, FL
Bachelor of Science
Communications/Digital Media
January 2020- May 2024