Experience

Smart Growth America

• United States
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Associate, Thriving Communities

  • May 2021 - Present

  Research, write and edit content for the National Complete Streets Coalition, including signature reports, blog posts, newsletters, grant proposals, and regular social media postings. Coordinate and manage coalition meetings, event logistics, invoicing, presentations, and membership tracking. Lead and support technical assistance projects with advocates and policymakers on equitable growth and development, safer street design, and the role of arts in transportation. Research, write and edit content for the National Complete Streets Coalition, including signature reports, blog posts, newsletters, grant proposals, and regular social media postings. Coordinate and manage coalition meetings, event logistics, invoicing, presentations, and membership tracking. Lead and support technical assistance projects with advocates and policymakers on equitable growth and development, safer street design, and the role of arts in transportation.



Lead For America

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fellow & Social Media Manager

  • Jul 2020 - Apr 2021

  Managed social media accounts and created graphics for regular posts. Executed social media strategy to promote fellowship program and recruit new fellows. Researched and wrote reports on economic mobility opportunities for Black and Brown residents in Chattanooga, TN. Developed a digital consumer awareness report and campaign for the Mayor's office on preventing local scams and fraud. Managed social media accounts and created graphics for regular posts. Executed social media strategy to promote fellowship program and recruit new fellows. Researched and wrote reports on economic mobility opportunities for Black and Brown residents in Chattanooga, TN. Developed a digital consumer awareness report and campaign for the Mayor's office on preventing local scams and fraud.



Public Management and Leadership Development Services, LLC

• South Carolina, United States

• Strategic Planning Assistant

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Assisted consultant with regional and local government strategic planning retreats. Created surveys, analyzes content, takes notes, and develops final reports. Facilitated visioning, strategic planning, and goal-setting workshops with local elected officials, agency staff, and planners. Wrote final strategic plan reports highlighting survey feedback, workshop findings, next steps, and recommendations. Assisted consultant with regional and local government strategic planning retreats. Created surveys, analyzes content, takes notes, and develops final reports. Facilitated visioning, strategic planning, and goal-setting workshops with local elected officials, agency staff, and planners. Wrote final strategic plan reports highlighting survey feedback, workshop findings, next steps, and recommendations.



College of Charleston Master of Public Administration

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

  Supported strategic planning, staff retreats, surveys and evaluations, and community meetings for local nonprofits and municipalities. Managed MPA social media accounts and produced bi-weekly alumni newsletter. Coordinated engagement opportunities between alumni and students. Recruited prospective MPA students via classroom and event presentations. Tracked applications and provided regular updates about enrollment and scholarships.

• Graduate Assistant, Community Assistance Program

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  Provide assistance to nonprofit and municipal organizations by developing innovative strategies and solutions to maximize their effectiveness and overall impact



City of Charleston

• United States
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• First Day Festival Coordinator, Mayor's Office for Children, Youth and Families

  • May 2018 - Jan 2020

  Organized community-building educational event for more than 3,000 K-12 students. Coordinated with Mayor’s office to create event themes and marketing materials. Created marketing materials for local TV and other media interviews. Managed social media accounts and regular postings for event promotion.Structured logistics among Mayor’s office, venue, exhibitors, volunteers, and attendees.

• Intern, Mayor's Office for Children, Youth and Families

  • Aug 2018 - May 2019



College of Charleston

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Office Assistant, Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning

  • Sep 2015 - May 2018

  Performed administrative tasks such as answering phones, photocopying and filing

• Undergraduate Assistant, Race and Social Justice Initiative, Avery Research Center

  • Jan 2017 - Mar 2018

  Assisted Project Coordinator with three major speaker events, two conferences,and several workshops. Collaborated with two visiting scholars on racialdisparity, research, and reports.



Charleston County Public Defenders Office

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Legal Intern

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Observed court proceedings in the areas of civil, criminal, and family law. Researched, reviewed, and gathered information on cases in preparation for trials. Observed court proceedings in the areas of civil, criminal, and family law. Researched, reviewed, and gathered information on cases in preparation for trials.



Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Chapter President, Iota Omicron Chapter

  • Dec 2016 - Dec 2017

  Presided over chapter and officer meetings using parliamentary procedure. Worked with collegiate members, alumnae advisors, campus administrators and executive officers to improve risk management. Developed skills in problem-solving, leadership training, public speaking, marketing, team building and organizational communication Presided over chapter and officer meetings using parliamentary procedure. Worked with collegiate members, alumnae advisors, campus administrators and executive officers to improve risk management. Developed skills in problem-solving, leadership training, public speaking, marketing, team building and organizational communication



U.S. House of Representatives

• United States
• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern, Congressman Jim Clyburn

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Composed memos on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Attended and drafted reports on seminars, committee meetings, and legislative sessions. Provided customer service to constituents through phone calls and guided tours of the U.S. Capital. Composed memos on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Attended and drafted reports on seminars, committee meetings, and legislative sessions. Provided customer service to constituents through phone calls and guided tours of the U.S. Capital.



Mal Hyman For Congress

• Hartsville, SC

• Summer Campaign Intern

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Coordinated phone banks and canvass events for volunteers and supporters. Assisted field street team with the distribution of campaign materials (flyers, yard signs, palm cards, etc.) as needed at various events and programs. Coordinated phone banks and canvass events for volunteers and supporters. Assisted field street team with the distribution of campaign materials (flyers, yard signs, palm cards, etc.) as needed at various events and programs.



Hillary for America

• Political Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Organizing Fellow

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Spearheaded development of and managed a strong neighborhood team of 15 volunteers. Mobilized a community to take action by organizing a grassroots effort that contacted over 5,000 voters via phone calls and door-to-door canvassing. Encouraged citizens to exercise their right to vote by facilitating discussions about democracy, registering to vote and their role as active citizens. Tracked volunteer participation and growth throughout the campaign season using the VoteBuilder database. Spearheaded development of and managed a strong neighborhood team of 15 volunteers. Mobilized a community to take action by organizing a grassroots effort that contacted over 5,000 voters via phone calls and door-to-door canvassing. Encouraged citizens to exercise their right to vote by facilitating discussions about democracy, registering to vote and their role as active citizens. Tracked volunteer participation and growth throughout the campaign season using the VoteBuilder database.