Director of Marketing and Communications

• Jul 2021 - Present

Responsible for overseeing all Marketing & Communications efforts from GAC including (but not limited) to website design and content, print and digital advertisements, social media strategy, video production, photography, lead generation, annual magazine sent to 10,000 + constituents, internal communications, and branding efforts. Managing a team of 7, 5 direct reports.

Admissions Officer - Marketing Communications

• Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

Responsible for Admissions outreach, marketing communications including HubSpot CRM management and email marketing, and creating digital and print enrollment marketing content.

Marketing Communications Associate

• Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

Agency associate specializing in brand management and storytelling. Empowering businesses through marketing strategy, building community connectivity, event management, social media strategy/management, developing CRM strategy, and designing engaging content for digital platforms.

Marketing Communications Intern

• Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

English as a Second Language Teacher

• Aug 2014 - Jul 2018

Teacher and leader of ESL program of 85+ international students and 40+ teachers across six grade levels within two individual schools• Selected to be a member of school’s Leadership Team; developed school vision and mission, built community connectivity, responsible for communicating positive and consistent image of school to stakeholders; disseminated and managed high quality educational programs for the school using knowledge of standards, pedagogy, and trendsTranslate objectives into innovative and engaging programs that maximize ESL program effectiveness• Invited to contribute to countywide curriculum development for the ESL program • Invited to present lecture at Virginia ESL Supervisor’s Association Annual Conference (2016)• Consistently inspire use of 21st century technology and innovation - Wrote grant proposal and received approval for school-wide virtual reality program (2017)Cultivate a positive school climate, promote a safe environment for children, maintain relationships with teaching staff, partner with school administration and equip coworkers through staff development Recruited and coordinated staff, volunteers, and vendors for school-wide events and activities, 250+ attendees Show less

Instructional Assistant

• Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

Daily collaboration with teachers of all grade levels to provide support for exceptional education students.

Paddleboard Trip Leader & Raft Guide

• Mar 2016 - Jun 2018

• Consistently enhance the brand of Riverside Outfitters through trips and programming • Demonstrate perseverance, foster teamwork, and implement problem solving skills in high-intensity situations • Navigate class II-V whitewater rapids • Trained in Swift water Rescue & CPR certified • World Paddling Association Level 1 Certified Instructor • Level 1 Stand Up Paddling Yoga Instructor Certification • Consistently enhance the brand of Riverside Outfitters through trips and programming • Demonstrate perseverance, foster teamwork, and implement problem solving skills in high-intensity situations • Navigate class II-V whitewater rapids • Trained in Swift water Rescue & CPR certified • World Paddling Association Level 1 Certified Instructor • Level 1 Stand Up Paddling Yoga Instructor Certification

International English Teacher

• Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

Executed lessons with strategic communication tactics, built relationships with international stakeholders • Lead teacher, planned lessons and enrichment events (250+ attendees) for an international school of students, cultivated positive community within classroom and school • Taught Math, Science, and Language Arts to a combined level class of 2nd-3rd grade students • Facilitator of 7 Habits Leadership Program. • Partnered with parents and administration to support student learning and achievement Show less

Recruiter/Ambassador for Market Research Firm

• May 2010 - Jul 2012

• Recruited clients for professional marketing research studies • Acted as a public relations vessel for PVR Research at expositions in the Greater Atlanta area • Recruited clients for professional marketing research studies • Acted as a public relations vessel for PVR Research at expositions in the Greater Atlanta area

Food Service Worker

• Aug 2010 - Jun 2012

• Selected to design the UGA Campus Eateries 2012 portfolio entry in the National Association of College & University Food Services’ “Loyal E. Horton Dining Award”. • Cashier for the Campus Eateries branch • Responsible for opening and closing stores, monitoring, ordering & stocking inventory. • Barista: made hand crafted espresso/coffee drinks • Selected to design the UGA Campus Eateries 2012 portfolio entry in the National Association of College & University Food Services’ “Loyal E. Horton Dining Award”. • Cashier for the Campus Eateries branch • Responsible for opening and closing stores, monitoring, ordering & stocking inventory. • Barista: made hand crafted espresso/coffee drinks

Village Counselor

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

• Maintained a servant leader attitude while facilitating activities and devotionals designed to encourage team building, leadership, and spiritual growth for campers age 7-18. • Maintained a servant leader attitude while facilitating activities and devotionals designed to encourage team building, leadership, and spiritual growth for campers age 7-18.