Extended Day Assistant

• Aug 2021 - Present

Nanny

• Jun 2017 - Jun 2021

Cared for several different families over the course of 4 years as a summer side job Was in charge of multiple children and pets for long hours Gained leadership, patience and social working skills Performed as a caregiver, food-preparer, empath, negotiator, conscious driver, event planner, creative friend, and most importantly someone to trust and learn from During this past 2020-21 school year, I assisted a 2nd grader daily with online schooling and tutoring. Together, we learned internet patience and new ways to learn mathematics and writing skills. Show less

• Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

My cover designs marked the highest period of growth for the small black-owned business, opening up shelf space in multiple major US citiesDesigned original logo and branding for its partner online store, Ladie’s Night BoutiqueTrained new creative team interns

• Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

Creating magazine covers and advertisements.

• Mar 2020 - Feb 2021

Designed a children’s book from start to finishPresented logo and packaging design pitchesLeading creative team member, taking on the most solo projects

• May 2020 - Oct 2020

Book, advertisement, social media, and logo design for clients starting new businesses. Working by myself and with others, depending on the project.

Marketing Intern and Bartender's Assistant

• Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

I created logos + menu designs for CBC's bar and restaurant locations across northern Virginia. This internship submerged me in the restaurant business, propelling creative effective content. My events + content creation significantly gained customers. It was very rewarding to see my ideas fruition into a fun atmosphere with eager crowds. For example, I created + organized 'Puptoberfest', a dog costume-themed fundraiser paired with Last Chance Dog Rescue. The event tripled the average Saturday crowd and sales, along with a major boost in online engagement via Facebook and Instagram. Amidst rain showers, there was a lengthy waitlist. Assisted in the creation of signage, circulars, mock ups, email campaigns, online promotion, etc. Helped plan and execute events within the restaurant, as well as in the local community Worked with craft breweries, distilleries, local organizations, and charities to help promote their products and causes with events at Hops N Shine Assisted in the distribution or delivery of marketing materials Assisted with fulfillment of marketing offers Assisted with running events Analyzed competitor marketing and sales materials both on and offline Entered contact information into contact management systems Provided support to social media effort Contributed to website redesign project in various ways Monitored and posted on blogs, forums, and social content Online outreach and promotion using Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Website and social media optimization Answered phone calls Show less

Graphic Designer

• Jan 2020 - May 2020

PSO is an online pro sports news platform. I designed a new logo for social media and merchandise, along with daily content production. The new look attracted thousands of new followers on Instagram, gained more site clicks, and skyrocketed overall engagement due to its professional look. PSO is an online pro sports news platform. I designed a new logo for social media and merchandise, along with daily content production. The new look attracted thousands of new followers on Instagram, gained more site clicks, and skyrocketed overall engagement due to its professional look.

Social Media Intern

• Oct 2019 - May 2020

As an intern for the D-1 football team, I was quickly asked to create print and digital design work to be seen and sold to thousands of fans. I worked closely with a small group of interns twice weekly. Together, we brainstormed social media post strategies, trending game hashtags, and fan engagement events. As an intern for the D-1 football team, I was quickly asked to create print and digital design work to be seen and sold to thousands of fans. I worked closely with a small group of interns twice weekly. Together, we brainstormed social media post strategies, trending game hashtags, and fan engagement events.

Graphics Creator

• Aug 2019 - May 2020

Illustrated digital and print graphics for the student-run paper Illustrated digital and print graphics for the student-run paper

Creative Director and Graphic Designer

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

My Feature Magazine Production class was chosen to create the JMU Visitor's Guide 2020-2021 proposed by JMU Marketing. As creative director, I oversaw the general design + layout of the magazine and worked closely with the editor in chief to produce the final draft. I wrote articles, designed page layout, and created print graphics. I also presented a campaign budget for distribution and sales. My Feature Magazine Production class was chosen to create the JMU Visitor's Guide 2020-2021 proposed by JMU Marketing. As creative director, I oversaw the general design + layout of the magazine and worked closely with the editor in chief to produce the final draft. I wrote articles, designed page layout, and created print graphics. I also presented a campaign budget for distribution and sales.

Lifeguard

• Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

Supervised swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensured that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures were followed Warned swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforced pool regulations and water safety policies Administered first aid in the event of injury, rescued swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administered CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary Evaluated conditions for safety and initiated aquatics emergency action plan as required Inspected pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they were safe and usable Supervised and assisted in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assisted with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and added chemicals to pool water as directed Instructed and assisted classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed Resolved scheduling conflicts to ensure safe pool environment when competing programs/priorities required use of aquatic facilities Show less

Lifeguard

• May 2013 - Aug 2017

Supervised swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensured that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures were followed Warned swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforced pool regulations and water safety policies Administered first aid in the event of injury, rescued swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administered CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary Evaluated conditions for safety and initiated aquatics emergency action plan as required Inspected pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they were safe and usable Supervised and assisted in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment, assisted with chlorine residual water tests and with records and charts of water tests and records of accidents, and added chemicals to pool water as directed Instructed and assisted classes in fundamentals of swimming as needed Resolved scheduling conflicts to ensure safe pool environment when competing programs/priorities required use of aquatic facilities Show less

Senior Intern

• Sep 2015 - Jul 2016

Was chosen along with 20 other senior high school students to lead and organize bible study and group activities weekly middle school level boys and girls at New Providence Presbyterian Church twice weekly. Then worked as a team leader for their spring break mission trip to Philadelphia, PA and our high school midsummer mission trip to Red Lake Reservation in Minnesota, US. Was chosen along with 20 other senior high school students to lead and organize bible study and group activities weekly middle school level boys and girls at New Providence Presbyterian Church twice weekly. Then worked as a team leader for their spring break mission trip to Philadelphia, PA and our high school midsummer mission trip to Red Lake Reservation in Minnesota, US.

Volunteer

• Jul 2015 - Jul 2015

Joined my local church at the New York City Relief bus location in the outskirts of the city for a weekend, preparing meals and handing them out at a park. We also cleaned up trash around the entire park. It was such a grounding experience to sit and have meals with people who are in need. Joined my local church at the New York City Relief bus location in the outskirts of the city for a weekend, preparing meals and handing them out at a park. We also cleaned up trash around the entire park. It was such a grounding experience to sit and have meals with people who are in need.

Volunteer

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

Spent a week in Tijuana, Mexico as part of a volunteer team working to build a new home for a family in need. Amor Ministries led the program, and I joined my local church to fly out to the site. Spent a week in Tijuana, Mexico as part of a volunteer team working to build a new home for a family in need. Amor Ministries led the program, and I joined my local church to fly out to the site.