Experience

Patrick & Henry Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Coordinator of Dual Enrollment

  • Jun 2023 - Present

• Adjunct Instructor - Introduction to Human Communication

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• SEED & Recruitment Coordinator

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Guides prospective students through the admissions process; Works with local high school career coaches to promote academic opportunities at Patrick & Henry Community College; Coordinates all campus tours for potential individual students and groups, including organizing large field trips for local students to explore many areas of campus; Serves as the main point of contact for prospective students for all questions regarding the SEED program and works with high school career coaches to ensure… Show more Guides prospective students through the admissions process; Works with local high school career coaches to promote academic opportunities at Patrick & Henry Community College; Coordinates all campus tours for potential individual students and groups, including organizing large field trips for local students to explore many areas of campus; Serves as the main point of contact for prospective students for all questions regarding the SEED program and works with high school career coaches to ensure all prospective SEED students complete all requirements to enroll; and Represents Patrick & Henry at local and regional events to market SEED and our academic programs to prospective students.

• Interim Coordinator of Dual Enrollment

  • Feb 2023 - Jun 2023



Advance Auto Parts

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Communications Specialist

  • Oct 2020 - Feb 2022

  Supported internal business partners’ communication needs, including proofreading/editing weekly e-newsletters and web content updates and drafting messages to the field; Assisted business partners with communications to field leaders and store teams, including developing and executing communication plans (drafting messaging, collaborating with others to ensure clarity for field leaders and store teams) for company-wide projects; Worked across the strategic operations and control tower team to… Show more Supported internal business partners’ communication needs, including proofreading/editing weekly e-newsletters and web content updates and drafting messages to the field; Assisted business partners with communications to field leaders and store teams, including developing and executing communication plans (drafting messaging, collaborating with others to ensure clarity for field leaders and store teams) for company-wide projects; Worked across the strategic operations and control tower team to better understand the needs of the field leaders and how best to communicate messages to the field. Show less Supported internal business partners’ communication needs, including proofreading/editing weekly e-newsletters and web content updates and drafting messages to the field; Assisted business partners with communications to field leaders and store teams, including developing and executing communication plans (drafting messaging, collaborating with others to ensure clarity for field leaders and store teams) for company-wide projects; Worked across the strategic operations and control tower team to… Show more Supported internal business partners’ communication needs, including proofreading/editing weekly e-newsletters and web content updates and drafting messages to the field; Assisted business partners with communications to field leaders and store teams, including developing and executing communication plans (drafting messaging, collaborating with others to ensure clarity for field leaders and store teams) for company-wide projects; Worked across the strategic operations and control tower team to better understand the needs of the field leaders and how best to communicate messages to the field. Show less



Averett University

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Averett 101 Instructor

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2020

  Taught three sections of Averett 101: IDS 101 a freshman seminar course required for all entering freshman students. Co-taught with another instructor fall 2016 and fall 2018. Taught solo fall 2019.

• Coordinator of Communications/Public Relations - Office of the President

  • Jul 2015 - Mar 2020

  Provided communications support for the Office of the President, President’s Council, and the Board of Trustees; Supported and assisted in research and preparation for special projects and events for both internal and external constituents; Managed executive communications including high-level correspondence, Trustee updates, formal/informal presentations, and official Presidential social media presence; Exercised the utmost discretion and tact when dealing with sensitive or confidential… Show more Provided communications support for the Office of the President, President’s Council, and the Board of Trustees; Supported and assisted in research and preparation for special projects and events for both internal and external constituents; Managed executive communications including high-level correspondence, Trustee updates, formal/informal presentations, and official Presidential social media presence; Exercised the utmost discretion and tact when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters; Provided support to the Board of Trustees related to management of records, planning and implementation of official Board meetings; Worked with the President on building and maintaining close connections for the University with various entities and agencies, including donors, legislators, and other college and university administrators throughout Virginia and beyond; Assisted the President, and worked with the event coordinator in planning and execution of outreach and hosting internal and external events; Supported the work of the President’s Office in special projects and emerging initiatives that involve many facets of the community or external organizations; Served on committees throughout the university as assigned/appointed, including Staff Council (2016-2019, Vice-Chair 2018-2019); and Collaborated with many offices across campus, working with and for a diverse group of constituents around the state, country, and globe – including faculty, staff, students, alumni, Trustees, and other members of the university community.



Smith River Sports Complex

• Martinsville, VA

• Director of Marketing and Public Relations

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Managed all SRSC social media accounts and website, Promoted the SRSC through press releases, social media, blog posts, flyers, posters, rack cards, etc. Maintained a presence at local trade shows and festivals to promote upcoming events, Recruits and manages volunteers and a nonprofit volunteer program. Managed rentals of the facility for parties, corporate events, weddings, etc. Worked closely with the Director of Operations on event recruitment, including traveling to trade shows to market… Show more Managed all SRSC social media accounts and website, Promoted the SRSC through press releases, social media, blog posts, flyers, posters, rack cards, etc. Maintained a presence at local trade shows and festivals to promote upcoming events, Recruits and manages volunteers and a nonprofit volunteer program. Managed rentals of the facility for parties, corporate events, weddings, etc. Worked closely with the Director of Operations on event recruitment, including traveling to trade shows to market the facility nationwide, served on the Virginia Amateur Sports Marketing Committee Show less Managed all SRSC social media accounts and website, Promoted the SRSC through press releases, social media, blog posts, flyers, posters, rack cards, etc. Maintained a presence at local trade shows and festivals to promote upcoming events, Recruits and manages volunteers and a nonprofit volunteer program. Managed rentals of the facility for parties, corporate events, weddings, etc. Worked closely with the Director of Operations on event recruitment, including traveling to trade shows to market… Show more Managed all SRSC social media accounts and website, Promoted the SRSC through press releases, social media, blog posts, flyers, posters, rack cards, etc. Maintained a presence at local trade shows and festivals to promote upcoming events, Recruits and manages volunteers and a nonprofit volunteer program. Managed rentals of the facility for parties, corporate events, weddings, etc. Worked closely with the Director of Operations on event recruitment, including traveling to trade shows to market the facility nationwide, served on the Virginia Amateur Sports Marketing Committee Show less



Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation

• Martinsville, Virginia

• Group Sales Coordinator

  • Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

  Worked in the $64.8 million industry of tourism in Martinsville-Henry County, Recruited tour groups to the Martinsville-Henry County area, planned their itineraries, Served as a tour guide for groups from five states and Canada, Developed a Tourism Ambassador Program for the Martinsville-Henry County Visitor Center, Greeted and directed visitors to the area in the Visitor Center, Developed and maintained professional relationships with local businesses. Worked in the $64.8 million industry of tourism in Martinsville-Henry County, Recruited tour groups to the Martinsville-Henry County area, planned their itineraries, Served as a tour guide for groups from five states and Canada, Developed a Tourism Ambassador Program for the Martinsville-Henry County Visitor Center, Greeted and directed visitors to the area in the Visitor Center, Developed and maintained professional relationships with local businesses.



Smith River Sports Complex

• Operations Assistant

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2014

  Managed and assisted in the concession stand; running scoreboard for middle school, high school, and college tournament soccer games, football games, and field hockey games; assisted Director of Marketing; completed opening and closing duties involving basic cleaning and securing the facility.

• Marketing Intern

  • Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  Started the official SRSC blog, started the official SRSC Pinterest page, updated the SRSC Facebook and Twitter pages, helped plan for events, wrote press releases, updated SRSC website, worked with Director of Fund Development on fundraising, was in several SRSC television commercials, helped with SRSC table at off-property events.



The Chanticleer Student Newspaper

• Averett University

• Co-Editor

  • Jan 2013 - May 2014

  Wrote a monthly column for The Chanticleer; wrote news, feature and sports stories; edited news, feature, and sports stories written by staff writers; used Associated Press Style. Wrote a monthly column for The Chanticleer; wrote news, feature and sports stories; edited news, feature, and sports stories written by staff writers; used Associated Press Style.



Autos by Nelson

• Advertising

  • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Created newspaper ads, updated social media, assisted the Director of Operations and company vice president in their jobs, helped organize off-property events, such as a Cruise-In and off-property car sales. Created newspaper ads, updated social media, assisted the Director of Operations and company vice president in their jobs, helped organize off-property events, such as a Cruise-In and off-property car sales.