Marketing And Public Relations Assistant

• Jan 2023 - Present

Blackburn Bat Program Coordinator

• Feb 2021 - Present

Collect quantitative results from a Bat Detector provided by Midwest Bat Hub.Write grant proposals for Recording Bat Classification Data for Student Interpretation.Present research and educational lectures to youth and local community members.

General Manager of Work Program

• Feb 2022 - May 2022

Scheduled, interview and evaluated 25 applicants for department manager positions in the Blackburn College Work ProgramPlanned, scheduled, and prioritized the training and evaluations of the new Work Committee Provided appointments for students to have feedback on work within the Work Program including Resume Building, Mock Interviews, and General AdviceCreated new initiatives in the Work Program to increase work ethic and streamline policies. - Student Life Department Focus including Residential Life, Campus Activity Board, and Student Life Assistants

Marketing And Public Relations Assistant

• Sep 2021 - May 2022

Created and distributed press releases to media outlets Designed/wrote content/edited promotional materials; postcards, posters, brochures Created Wordpress pages & copy for the newly branded college websiteDeveloped and creating content for social media channels Provided photography/videography services at events; documenting campus life

Administration Department Manager

• Mar 2021 - May 2022

Supervised up to 40 students and ensure they are actively participating in Work Program jobs within Administration Department and communicate with supervisors to establish schedules for student workers. Monitored worker under/over time students within Work Program and intervene when necessary.Attended Work Committee meetings; represented the department’s interests and work together with other Work Committee members ensure that the over-all interests and needs of the campus community are met.Participated and coordinated Special Events Committee, creating & monitoring events through-out the school year including: Finals Breakfast, Meet the Managers, Starry Night Semi-Formal, and Student Worker Appreciation Day.

Institutional Research Assistant

• May 2021 - Aug 2021

Prepared reports by summarizing findings and representing results with graphsMaintained office by responding to questions, answering telephone calls, and organizing files/databasesEntered and analyzed data with document scanners and ‘IBM SPSS’ Statistics Desktop

Accounts Payable Assistant

• Aug 2020 - May 2021

Prepared and entered invoices and review for accuracy to ensure compliance for audit is achieved.Posted budget expenditures, compiling over 90 individual custom budget vs actual reports monthly.Entered approximately 200 individual credit card expenses in Abila in one shift.Reconciled monthly statements for various vendors ensuring all receipts are approved and accounted for.

Meeting & Events Coordinator

• Jan 2023 - Present

Social Media Specialist

• May 2022 - Present

Responsible for assisting with creating and posting content for the Living with WildlifeIllinois project, on multiple social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.Use Agorapulse to manage social media content for Instagram and FacebookDevelop a yearly wildlife calendar of eventsWork with the Living with Wildlife Illinois team to build a growing audience and encourage public engagement on Instagram and Facebook through campaigns tailored to audiences specific to each platformInteract with other agencies, organizations, and individuals on Instagram and Facebook to increase traffic and engagement to the Living with Wildlife Illinois suite of websites and social media accountsWrite long- and short-form social media messages that attract new audiences and engage current audiencesWork with the project graphic designer and writers on social media campaignsAssist with researching ideas for new content and expanding the project’s reach

Meeting & Events Planning Intern

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

Assist the Director of Operations and Events Manager in the planning and execution of meetings and events for the association.Maintain strong relationships with over 35 Illinois Soybean Board members and ASA/USB representatives.Actively participate in ISA sponsored events including the Soy Around the State Media Tour, and ISB/ISG Board Meetings. Travel to and act as an onsite contact for the Power of Soy Protein Tour, a series of events the accumulated over 500+ attendees and 284,000 travel impressions. Contribute to the planning, supervision, and execution of over 10 events with 10 to over 400 attendees. Facilitate travel arrangements for participants for participants and staff.Maintain database of association membership to include updates to the directory.

Lot Manager

• May 2019 - Aug 2020

Created and maintained digital media advertising platformMaintained aesthetic appealing condition of lotDetailed all vehicles that were purchased for resaleAdministered excellent customer service by routing all inbound calls to the appropriate location Created and maintained digital media advertising platformMaintained aesthetic appealing condition of lotDetailed all vehicles that were purchased for resaleAdministered excellent customer service by routing all inbound calls to the appropriate location

General Manager

• Sep 2018 - Aug 2019

Created social media content to promote the mission of increasing shelter dog adoptionsManaged day to day operations of business including scheduling, budgeting, marketing, customer service, and value-creation Created social media content to promote the mission of increasing shelter dog adoptionsManaged day to day operations of business including scheduling, budgeting, marketing, customer service, and value-creation

Carry Out Clerk

• May 2018 - Aug 2018

- Maintained digital literacy with POS that was used- Received and administered food orders through phone system- Created and gave orders to customers from the BOH - Maintained digital literacy with POS that was used- Received and administered food orders through phone system- Created and gave orders to customers from the BOH