Education
Experience
University of South Carolina
Hospitality Management and Business Administration
2012—2016
Santa Monica College
Graphic Design Certification, Photoshop
2019—2020
Maryland Institute College of Art - Remote
Associate Director of Creative & Project Management
2021— 2023
- Lead, plan, strategize and define, the scope of projects and campaigns for the college’s communications, public relations, product marketing, and global brand narrative across appropriate media and channels
- Create and deploy marketing data collection tools and methodologies for consumer, competitor, and market condition analysis
- Manage the college’s social media institutional strategy and spearhead global campaigns on platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X
Assistant Director, Brand Marketing
2021—2023
- Developed the messaging vision, brand, and marketing strategy concepts for the Open Studies department.
- Lead creative production and strategy for social digital content on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok channels.
- Project management for all creative, marketing, and campaign efforts for the Open Studies team, and larger institutional projects.
- Created team streamlined efficiency by introducing and implementing a project management software system (Asana) into the team space for all collaborative projects.
- Translate incoming project requests into full production schedules and linked marketing campaign initiatives.
- Cross-collaborate with internal and external partnerships across the design, art, and higher ed. space
- Design and create graphic design concepts, including illustrations, logos, layouts, videos, and photos for the Open Studies team.
- Write and edit copy for the college's publications across all digital and traditional channels (web, email, social media, catalogs, etc.)
- Maintain CMS matrixes, review all art file updates, and HTML for accuracy, and publish content.
Ticketmaster - Hollywood, CA
Product Marketing Coordinator, B2B 2019—2020
- Project management for B2B multi-complex projects including; product marketing campaigns, Ticketmaster business website, business blog, universal product pitch decks, and global marketing events
- Implement projects of all sizes through the creative process and establish production timelines
- Evaluated incoming project requests against resources, track key project milestones, and anticipate issues, cater to project life-cycle, prep delivery, and adjusted production to increase efficiency
- Led all campaigns with prioritization, deadline management, status updates, and internal communication
- Supported product marketing and design team with project plans, scheduling, notation, presentations, and reporting
- Cultivated relationships with internal and external partners, freelancers, vendors, agencies, and stakeholders
Popchips - Playa, CA
Project Manager
2017—2018
- Served as a direct liaison between company board members, investors, stockholders, and the senior leadership team
- Provided executive administrative support and special project management for the CFO, CMO, and CCO
- Ensured global special projects moved forward and were executed in advance of deadlines
- Facilitated efficient decision-making for the CFO, CMO, and CCO through continual analysis and organization of vital company information with performance metrics
- Streamlined KP Snacks acquisition of Popchips Ltd. by scheduling internal potential buyer/partnership meetings, designing business timelines, arranging top-level executive meetings, creating slide decks, and internal communications, and drafting the final press release for stockholders
- Guided several highly confidential projects through their idea phase to work-streamed operating projects to be executed by mid-level management and entry-level employees
- Provided clerical support to the Marketing Director and Digital Manager with social campaigns, mass product samples, and customer relations
The Art Institute of Washington - Washington, DC
Career Services Advisor
2016—2017
- Coached alumni and students on career strategies, personal marketing, portfolio edits, and personal branding skills
- Spearheaded all AiW event operations, including venue research, budget, BOE negotiation, coordination with vendors, day of operations, and management of volunteers/student interns for 11 portfolio showcasing events held for prospective employers and artists
- Developed and maintained business relations with over 200 new contacts, non-profit organizations, and relevant individuals
- Acted as the key digital manager of career services channels, job listings, and communications with business contacts regarding quarterly gallery/portfolio show, job placements, and student interviews
Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina - Charleston, SC
Marketing Event & Recreation Intern
Summer 2016
- Successfully assisted with the planning, organization, and implementation of 17 resort events
- Handpicked to create content through Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for CHARM events including layouts, event logos, and print advertisements
- Conducted event awareness initiatives by advertising calls/emails, marketing strategies, and dispersal of event invitations
- Developed, designed, and orchestrated the recreation department’s training manual to improve future quality control
Hard Skills
Soft Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Canva Pro
- Web Design
- Salesforce
- Google Suite
- Google Analytics
- Asana
- Wrike
- Airtable
- Milanote
- TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Youtube & Twitter
- Hootsuite
- Tableau
- Wordpress
- Brand Identity
- Brand Design
- Creative Strategy
- Creative Project Management
- Social Media Strategy
- B2B Product Marketing
- Copywriting
- Campaign Management
Certifications
- TIPS – Health Communications, Inc.
- ServSafe – National Restaurant Association
- Mental Health First Aid – National Council for Behavioral Health
Organizations | Volunteer Work
- AMA - Los Angeles, CA Chapter
- Gamma Phi Beta - Historian
- Girls on the Run - Volunteer
- J. Paul Getty Museum - Guest Services Volunteer
- Zog Sports - West LA, Soccer