Experience

2020AVE

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Copywriter and Marketing Specialist

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Hired on as a marketing assistant but have grown to wear many hats within the company, including social media liaison, content creator, and copywriter in charge of product uploads. Wrote the majority of the current on-site copy, particularly product and collection descriptions, using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) parameters. Assisted wherever needed in general customer service, including answering phone calls and responding to emails and on-site reviews. Learned several graphic design systems—particularly Adobe Photoshop and Canva—for use in digital marketing, as well as customer-facing software programs such as Shopify and Klaviyo. Show less



The Friendlier City Project

• Wheeling, West Virginia, United States

• Event Coordinator

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  One of four main coordinators of The Friendlier City Project, a small LGBTQIA+ alliance group based in and around Wheeling, West Virginia. Work with the City of Wheeling, local artists and vendors, and other local organizations to plan and host events in Wheeling year-round. Played a key role in planning and marketing for the 2023 inaugural Pride on the Plaza event. Wrote many of the emails, captions, grant applications, and city paperwork involved in hosting the event. One of four main coordinators of The Friendlier City Project, a small LGBTQIA+ alliance group based in and around Wheeling, West Virginia. Work with the City of Wheeling, local artists and vendors, and other local organizations to plan and host events in Wheeling year-round. Played a key role in planning and marketing for the 2023 inaugural Pride on the Plaza event. Wrote many of the emails, captions, grant applications, and city paperwork involved in hosting the event.



Weelunk

• United States
• Online Audio and Video Media

• Freelance Writer

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Freelance writer with Weelunk, a non-profit online magazine based in and focused on Wheeling, West Virginia, writing articles based on historical buildings, local businesses, events, and more around the historic city. Freelance writer with Weelunk, a non-profit online magazine based in and focused on Wheeling, West Virginia, writing articles based on historical buildings, local businesses, events, and more around the historic city.



EF Academy

• Switzerland
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Consulting Communications Specialist

  • Oct 2019 - Apr 2020

  Worked as a part-time independent consultant for Education First as they began to set up their newest academy campus in Pasadena, California. Collaborated with other employees living across the US on blog posts and informational pamphlets about Pasadena. Potentially have a full-time position lined up on the new campus, which has been postponed due to COVID-19. Worked as a part-time independent consultant for Education First as they began to set up their newest academy campus in Pasadena, California. Collaborated with other employees living across the US on blog posts and informational pamphlets about Pasadena. Potentially have a full-time position lined up on the new campus, which has been postponed due to COVID-19.



Prospect Park Books

• United States
• Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Relations and Social Media Intern

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

  Worked as a social media and public relations intern for a number of months, helping to run social media for both the overall company, as well as for individual book accounts. Worked as part of a public relations and marketing team to promote multiple book releases, which included developing in-depth promotional folders for each publication. Also assisted editors with a book released May 2019. Worked as a social media and public relations intern for a number of months, helping to run social media for both the overall company, as well as for individual book accounts. Worked as part of a public relations and marketing team to promote multiple book releases, which included developing in-depth promotional folders for each publication. Also assisted editors with a book released May 2019.



Lucky Brand

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Salesperson

  • Nov 2015 - Jan 2018

  Spent time at three different locations of Lucky Brand, moving to accommodate my school schedule as well as the company's position needs. Gained experience in the field of customer service, both as a seasonal sales associate and a part-time retail salesperson. Spent time at three different locations of Lucky Brand, moving to accommodate my school schedule as well as the company's position needs. Gained experience in the field of customer service, both as a seasonal sales associate and a part-time retail salesperson.



Tri Delta

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President of Public Relations

  • Dec 2016 - Jun 2017

  Was elected as a vice president for my sorority, serving on the executive board and overseeing social media. Mainly handled on-campus and social media marketing for upcoming events, and gave presentations to sorority regarding personal online reputation and representation. Was elected as a vice president for my sorority, serving on the executive board and overseeing social media. Mainly handled on-campus and social media marketing for upcoming events, and gave presentations to sorority regarding personal online reputation and representation.



Sierra Madre Music

• Sierra Madre, California

• Front Desk Receptionist

  • Apr 2014 - Aug 2015

  Although it was a first job, I was trusted to hold the responsibility of opening and closing the store as a keyholder. In addition, I received and processed cash and credit payments for in-store purchases and worked with instructors and students to create a weekly schedule. Although it was a first job, I was trusted to hold the responsibility of opening and closing the store as a keyholder. In addition, I received and processed cash and credit payments for in-store purchases and worked with instructors and students to create a weekly schedule.