Experience

FreeState Justice

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Director

  • Nov 2021 - Present



T. Howard Foundation

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Program Coordinator, Internship Program

  • Aug 2020 - Nov 2021

  • Oversee the annual M.E.N. (Mentor, Engage, Network) Program to ensure a 15% increase of men of color in the Internship Program. The M.E.N Program ensures that underrepresented men of color have direct access to internships in the media & entertainment industry• Manage T. Howard Foundation's Mentor Program including recruitment, training, and management of 100+ spring, summer, and fall mentors. The program serves as a way for interns to receive support and guidance from a professional in the media & entertainment industry• Develop Summer Intern Orientation curriculum with Internship Program team for 180+ college students. Session topics focused on business communications, diversity in media, personal branding, networking and more to ensure a successful internship experience• Assist in the planning and execution of the Annual Diversity Awards Dinner which serves as T. Howard's annual fundraiser and networking event Show less

• Communications Lead & Recruitment Specialist

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  • Managed the Marketing & Communications efforts for T. Howard Foundation to ensure that departmental and organizational goals were met, and rebranded the Intern Program to guarantee all internal & external communications had a cohesive look and sound• Lead the Campus Ambassador Program & managed 50+ campus ambassadors. The Program helps members of T. Howard Foundation’s Internship Program further develop their skillsets in networking, leadership, outreach, and forming strategic partnerships• Planned and executed a series of networking events with T. Howard’s partner companies to establish and maintain the integrity of our partnerships • Produced a series of newsletters that engaged the foundation’s board members, university partners, interns and potential clients Show less



McKissack & McKissack

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Public Involvement Specialist

  • May 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Produced public outreach materials on behalf of Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) and Burns & McDonnell • Connected with councilmen, community leaders and organizations throughout Baltimore to arrange weekly community events • Created and presented materials that notify Baltimore City and County residents of any projects coming to their communities, and explained how they will be directly affected by said projects • Documented, screened and resolved stakeholder inquiries • Drafted, edited and dispatched letters that inform customers of potential projects in their area • Assisted in the implementation of corporate communication strategies for Burns & McDonnell and BGE Show less



Bizzell

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Specialist

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Developed a series of detailed integrated marketing and communications plans and guides to ensure that all internal and external communications were in line with company standards. • Proposed a detailed social media strategy that provided stakeholders with a clear idea of the company’s mission, vision, values and services. • Wrote and edited press releases, newsletters, company tips and website content. • Assisted the operations team with recruiting and onboarding interns and new hires. Show less



Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Articulated a strategic public relations campaign to raise awareness of the Fan Free Clinic (now Health Brigade), Virginia’s first free clinic which provides clinical, behavioral health and wellness services. • Managed creative development and execution of marketing campaigns including email blasts that yielded increased donations for the clinic which offers mental health, wellness and advocacy services. • Assisted in designing a marketing campaign for the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation located at the Children's Hospital of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University. • Conducted interviews with clinic staff and subject matter experts for compelling feature articles. • Produced a marketing plan utilizing Adobe Suite to create branded marketing materials for Margie’s Comforts Bakery. • Consulted with practice areas to ensure technical accuracy of marketing collateral content and managed external vendors to implement marketing projects. • Coordinated creation of design projects with internal graphic designers and photographers. Show less



Nordstrom

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Relations Intern, Department Manager

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2016

  • Assisted marketing coordinator with weekly social media updates, created promotional schedules and coordinated sales, promotions and elite member events • Maintained department staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees. • Produced employee written reports with in-depth feedback to maintain company integrity • Manage personalized shopping experience for all customers with knowledge of company products and trends • Possess flexibility, tact, patience, honesty, and effective communication skills to develop relations and trust with co-workers and customers • Provide outstanding customer service and contribute to company morale Show less