Experience

North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation

• United States
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wake County Farm Bureau Public Relations Coordinator and County Liaison

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Town Of Zebulon

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Sep 2021 - May 2022

  Creates, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates diverse recreation programs, special events, and community events. Gathers and utilizes data for budgeting and program planning.Recruit and supervise part time staff, contract instructors and volunteers.Prepare and distribute traditional and modern marketing, publicity and information materials for recreation programs, events, and activities.Supervise programs, including facilities and equipment specific to programs and events to maintain maximum efficiency and safety of participants.Establish and maintain a good working relationship with a variety of groups to include; town staff, chamber of commerce members, schools, civic groups, faith based organizations, businesses, arts councils, and other jurisdictions at the local, state, and national level.Maintain adequate stock of supplies for programs and events including outreach needs.Performs administrative and planning duties related to operations, budgeting, and reporting.Conducts management, communication, public relations and marketing efforts for the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market, a local farmers market funded through the Town of Zebulon focused on supporting small businesses and farms in the region, in order to provide growers with effective opportunities to sell directly to customers.Builds relationships and maintains communication efforts with vendors, area, regional and nationwide organizations, media outlets, as well as community members.Oversees communication and outreach strategies for the department by designing materials and communicating with the audience through a variety of social media networks, mailing / emailing list-serves, newsletters, press releases, PSA videos, graphics, promotional materials, etc.

• Recreation Assistant

  • Jul 2020 - Sep 2021

  Assists the Parks & Recreation Department staff with the planning, marketing, implementation, and oversight of a variety of departmental programs and events.Conducts management, communication, public relations and marketing efforts for the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market, a local farmers market funded through the Town of Zebulon focused on supporting small businesses and farms in the region, in order to provide growers with effective opportunities to sell directly to customers.Conducts efforts to educate local consumers about farm products and the benefits of buying directly from local farmers to support the growth of local small businesses to improve the local economy, encourage better health through healthy eating, and build community connections.Builds relationships and maintains communication efforts with vendors, area, regional and nationwide organizations, media outlets, as well as community members.Oversees communication and outreach strategies for the department by designing materials and communicating with the audience through a variety of social media networks, mailing / emailing list-serves, newsletters, press releases, PSA videos, graphics, promotional materials, etc.Coordinates with the Finance Department to collect, reconcile and process all income, vendor fees, sponsorship contributions and operation of the market’s EBT/SNAP program as well preparing and processing all deposits and payroll.Implemented and continues to manage recreational software to advertise departmental programs and monitor enrollment of participants.

• Staff Assistant

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Conducts management, vendor communication, public relations and marketing efforts for the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market, a local farmers market funded through the Town of Zebulon focused on supporting small businesses and farms in the region. Manages vendors including: maintaining compliance with local, county and state regulations, vendor recruitment and retention, resolving conflicts, scheduling, and maintaining satisfactory relationships.Coordinates with the Town Finance Department to collect, reconcile and process all income, vendor fees, “market money” management, and operation of the market’s EBT/SNAP program. Schedules all weekly activities, market employees, performers, artisans, special guests, etc. Maintains a database of vendors including all contact information, insurances, and permits required for the sale of products. Conducts all event planning, graphic design, marketing, and public relations for all market events.Creates signage, flyers, promotions, email campaigns, online and social media promotions, etc.Responsible for vendor recruitment and sponsorship acquisition and explores grant opportunities and partnerships. Responds to all public inquiries related to the Farmers Market via telephone, email, onsite and written correspondence. Supports production and publication of digital and print marketing materials for the Zebulon Parks and Rec. Department.



NC State Entrepreneurship

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• NC State Entrepreneurship Marketing Assistant

  • Sep 2018 - May 2019

  Assist the Marketing and Event Coordinator and Senior Brand Manager in managing the media and marketing of the NC State Entrepreneurship brand.Manage inventory of promotional items.Conduct photography at NC State Entrepreneurship events and client events.Manage the social media platforms of the ACC InVenture Prize Competition.Assist in the planning and implementation of events throughout the year both on and off campus.Research opportunities and news to share with following about entrepreneurship, NC State, owning and starting a business, etc.Daily office receptionist duties.Created digital strategy and content for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and trackedwebsite and social platform analytics in order to prepare monthly reports. Managed event coordination and marketing campaigns for community events with up to 2,000 attendees. Developed social media marketing strategy and set growth goals for the ACC Inventure Prize online presence.Created content for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and the website.Leading marketing and events for NC State Entrepreneurship, an alliance of over 20 entrepreneurship programs at NC State University.



MIDTOWN FARMERS MARKET

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management

• Marketing Intern

  • Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

  Assists with planning and production of multiple special events throughout the year.Attends planning and vendor meetings and corresponds with prospective vendors, guests, and merchants.Researches opportunities for guest involvement and creates value added activities.Logs contact and logistical plans into Excel spreadsheets.Creates event timelines and sitemaps.Acts as an Ambassador of North Hills and Midtown events.Researches marketing opportunities for events and assists with the implementation of marketing. strategies to promote the farmers market.Helps to finalize event details for marketing materials and communications.Promotes events through cross promotion, grassroots marketing, and on multiple social media platforms.



Cary Veterinary Hospital

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Technician

  • Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

  Work as a veterinary technician and receptionist.Check patients into and out of the hospital and complete payment transactions.Organize and update patient files. Assist the hospital in switching to paperless files by inputting information into AviMark (Online database).Schedule appointments for patients and provide owners with updates on their pets and remind them of upcoming services their pet will be needing.Order Royal Canin and Hills prescription diets for the hospital sales stock and specialty orders for clients.Keep accurate records of upcoming food orders, expiration dates of food in stock, and delivery dates.Speak with clients about Royal Canin and Hills prescription diets, specialty food orders, and suggest diets for pets.Feed and care for dogs, cats, and other pets.Maintain a clean kennel and hospital area by cleaning cages and runs, doing laundry, and cleaning and restocking exam rooms and the surgery area.Record vitals and weight for each patient, speak to each owner about why they brought their pet to the hospital and any other concerns they may have, and focus on client education before and after exams.Assist the Veterinarian during exams and surgeries.Administer medications orally, topically, subcutaneously, and intravenously.Fill and send prescriptions to hospitals and pharmacies.Run and read heartworm, fecal, and urine samples.Other tasks include walking dogs daily, bathing pets, trimming nails, cleaning ears, wrapping bandages, and drawing blood.



Care First Animal Hospital

• United States
• Veterinary
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Animal Care Technician, Customer Service Technician, Transcriptionist

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2017

  Checked patients into and out of the hospital and complete payment transactions.Organized and updated patient files.Scheduled appointments for patients and provided owners with updates on their pets and reminded them of upcoming services their pet would be needing.Transcribed dictated medical history into the hospital’s Avimark system (online database).Fed and care for dogs, cats, and other pets.Maintained a clean kennel and hospital area by cleaning cages and runs, doing laundry, and cleaning and restocking exam rooms and the surgery area.Recorded vitals and weight for each patient, spoke to each owner about why they brought their pet to the hospital and any other concerns they may have, and focus on client education before and after exams.Assisted the Veterinarian during exams.Administered medications orally, topically, and intravenously.Filled sent prescriptions to other hospitals and pharmacies.Ran and read heartworm, fecal, and urine samples.Other tasks included walking dogs daily, bathing pets, trimming nails, cleaning ears, wrapping bandages, and drawing blood.



Prettyboy Veterinary Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Technician and Receptionist

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Gained experience as a full time veterinary technician and a receptionist.Checked patients into and out of the hospital, complete payment transactions, and organize and update patient files.Scheduled appointments for patients, remind them of upcoming services their pet will be needing, and provide client education over the phone.Recorded vitals and weight for each patient, record patient history, and focus on client education before and after exams.Assisted the Veterinarian during exams, treatments, and during surgeries.Administered medications orally, topically, and intravenously. Filled and send prescriptions to other hospitals and pharmacies.Ran and read bloodwork, fecal, and urine samples.Other tasks included drawing blood samples, placing IV catheters, restraining patients, taking radiographs, monitoring anesthesia, and monitoring hospitalized patients.Spoke with sales representatives about new products and company relations.



Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital

• Animal Caretaker

  • May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Greeted owners and checked patients into and out of the Hospital’s Kennel.Fed and cared for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets.Maintained a clean kennel and hospital area by cleaning cages and runs, doing laundry, and organizing patient files.Administered medications orally, topically, and intravenously.Other tasks included walking dogs daily, bathing pets, and trimming nails. Greeted owners and checked patients into and out of the Hospital’s Kennel.Fed and cared for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets.Maintained a clean kennel and hospital area by cleaning cages and runs, doing laundry, and organizing patient files.Administered medications orally, topically, and intravenously.Other tasks included walking dogs daily, bathing pets, and trimming nails.